AFS Automotive Group Advises Dalia Auto Group in Palmdale Kia Transactions and Litigation

The dealership’s assets were owned by Rally Auto Group which was contractually obligated to sell to Dalia Auto Group until Kia refused to approve Dalia’s application for a Kia franchise, which sparked the litigation. The dispute with the manufacturer was ultimately resolved by the sale of the dealership assets and underlying real estate to a third party more than a year later. ArentFox Schiff handled both the transactional and litigation aspects of the matter while the client was able to preserve the dealership’s operations and goodwill.

Automotive Group Partner, David Meyer, oversaw the matter with assistance from Associates Gus Paras and Hen Amir on the transactional side and support from Partners Victor Danhi and Franjo Dolenac in the litigation against the manufacturer.