DaimlerChrysler Corp. v. Spitzer

OPINION OF THE COURT

Joseph R. Cannizzaro, J.

Introduction:

This CPLR article 78 proceeding concerns General Business Law § 198-a, known as the “New Car Lemon Law.” Petitioners, which are manufacturers of new motor vehicles sold in New York State, commenced this proceeding to enjoin respondents from using materials, including award forms promulgated for New Car Lemon Law arbitrations, which proscribe an allegedly incorrect legal standard. Respondent Eliot Spitzer, the Attorney General of New York State, who is responsible for the supervision and operation of the statewide New Car Lemon Law…