Recovery Racing, LLC d/b/a Maserati of Fort Lauderdale v. State of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Maserati North America, Inc.

Recovery Racing, LLC appeals an administrative order in which the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (the “Department”) determined that Recovery Racing lacked standing to protest Rick Case Weston, LLC, d/b/a Rick Case Maserati’s (the “Proposed Dealership”) proposal to establish a new Maserati dealership. We affirm.

Legislative Framework

Before delving into the specifics of this case, it is necessary to understand the legislative framework governing the licensing of, automotive dealerships in the State of Florida. The relevant statutes are set forth in Chapter 320 of the Florida…