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Stellantis, Supplier Drop Michigan Supreme Court Fight
Automaker and parts maker agree to dismiss long-running legal dispute.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:56pm
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The resolution of this long-running legal dispute between an automaker and its supplier avoids a potentially precedent-setting court ruling.Today in DetroitStellantis, the global automaker, and its supplier Kamax have agreed to dismiss a complaint filed in February 2024 that had been appealed all the way to the Michigan Supreme Court. The two companies have submitted a stipulation to the court to end the yearslong legal battle.
Why it matters
This case had been closely watched as it involved a high-profile dispute between a major automaker and one of its key suppliers. The resolution avoids a potentially precedent-setting ruling from the state's highest court on the complex contractual issues at the heart of the fight.
The details
The original complaint was filed in 2024 and centered on a dispute over a supply contract between Stellantis and Kamax, a German parts manufacturer with a major presence in Michigan. Details of the specific disagreement were not made public, but the case had worked its way through the courts for over two years before the companies decided to drop the matter.
- The complaint was filed in February 2024.
- The case was appealed all the way to the Michigan Supreme Court.
- In April 2026, Stellantis and Kamax submitted a stipulation to dismiss the complaint.
The players
Stellantis
A global automaker formed in 2021 through the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Peugeot S.A.
Kamax
A German parts manufacturer with a major presence in Michigan, serving as a supplier to Stellantis.
The takeaway
This resolution avoids a potentially impactful Supreme Court ruling on the complex contractual issues at the heart of the dispute, allowing both companies to move forward without the uncertainty of a high-profile legal battle.
