HB 1970 -- CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS This bill prohibits a person from initiating a civil action seeking monetary damages or other relief against any licensed motor vehicle dealer with whom he or she did not directly and personally negotiate or communicate during the retail sale or lease of a motor vehicle or other related merchandise. Nothing in the bill will prohibit a person from pursuing a claim against an automobile manufacturer or seller regarding product liability.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives