Hoffman Auto Group’s lawsuit accuses Tesla of camouflaging what Hoffman says is the company’s true intent - to sell cars directly to consumers in violation of state law - by filing vague applications with the town and misleadingly stating that it only wants to operate an automotive service center. Representatives for Tesla could not be reached for comment. The Hoffman family of 10 auto dealerships along with more than 250 other dealers statewide remain committed to defending this state’s pro-consumer franchise system which fosters healthy competition on a level playing field and will continue to resist global manufacturers from illegally entering our state in a way that would deprive local consumers of many of the protections they currently enjoy.” “We applaud East Hartford’s decision to revoke the town’s previously issued approval thereby preventing Tesla from pursuing the 300 Connecticut Boulevard location in defiance of Connecticut law and local zoning restrictions," the company said. "It supports our position that the approval was wrongfully obtained, and that Connecticut law does not allow manufacturers to sell cars directly in Connecticut.
The Hoffman Auto Group issued a statement to Hartford Business Journal Wednesday, in response to the town's ruling. Martin said that was a question for the city’s corporation counsel, Jim Tallberg, who was not immediately available to comment. It was not clear if the revocation would completely bar Tesla from applying for or opening a facility in town. Connor Martin, chief of staff for East Hartford Mayor Michael Walsh, told the Hartford Business Journal on Wednesday that the permit was revoked because of the Hoffman’s challenge.
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