Detroit Auto Dealers Association, Inc
Volume 117 · 117 F.T.C. 35
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Detroit Auto Dealers Association, Inc, 117 F.T.C. 35 (1994). Consumer Law Library, https://consumerlawlibrary.org/decisions/v117-0015
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IN THE MATTER OF DETROIT AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION, INC., ET AL. Docket 9189. Interlocutory Order, Jan. 27, 1994 ORDER Counsel for the Volkswagen Respondents filed “Respondents’ Unopposed Motion to Reconsider Decision As To One Business Dealership Respondent and One Dealership Association Respondent,” requesting that the Commission dismiss the Complaint against Autobahn Motors and the Southeastern Michigan Volkswagen Dealers Association, Inc. and remove their names from the order of February 22, 1989. Complaint counsel does not oppose the motion. The sole shareholder of Autobahn Motors, Inc. sold the dealership assets to Mell Farr Imports in 1993. Autobahn Motors has ceased doing business, and its Volkswagen and Mazda franchises have been terminated.
According to an affidavit by counsel for the Southeastern Michigan Volkswagen Dealers Association, Inc., a motion was made to disband and dissolve the association at a meeting on August 5, 1993, and the motion carried. The affidavit recites that the association “has proceeded to wind down its affairs.” A copy of a form titled “Certificate of Dissolution” is attached to the motion. The Commission has considered the motion and determined to grant it as to Autobahn Motors, Inc.
It is ordered, That the complaint against Autobahn Motors, Inc. be and hereby is dismissed.
It is further ordered, That the order of February 22, 1989, of the Commission be and hereby is modified to delete the name of Autobahn Motors, Inc.
Interlocutory Order 117 FLT.C.
It is further ordered, That respondent Southeastern Michigan Volkswagen Dealers Association, Inc. be and hereby is directed to file further information concerning whether there is any successor or assign of the association within the meaning of the definition of “Association Respondent” in the order of February 22, 1989 and concerning the reasons for dissolution of the association. In particular, respondent should provide detailed information concerning whether any entity, formal or informal, has undertaken any of the activities formerly carried on by the Southeastern Michigan Volkswagen Dealers Association, Inc.
PROMODES, S.A., ET AL. 37 37 Modifying Order