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Try CasePortal for FreeJ. Tharp grants Illinois’ motion to dismiss Volkswagen’s constitutional challenge to the Illinois Motor Vehicle Franchise Act, which makes it so independent auto dealerships operate independently of “legacy” auto manufacturers like Volkswagen, meaning Volkswagen can’t operate service centers in independent dealerships. But because new and pre-owned vehicles come with manufacturer warranties, Volkswagen still has to reimburse the independent dealerships for any repair and service work they do to their customers’ cars. Volkswagen claims a 2022 amendment to the Act meant to give auto repair workers greater compensation violates its free speech, due process and equal protection rights. But the court finds Volkswagen has failed to state an actionable claim for its due process and equal process claims, and lacks standing for its First Amendment allegations.