"Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Electric Vehicle Startup Scout to Proceed: A major hurdle for the innovative car manufacturer has been cleared, as a court has ruled that a lawsuit challenging its direct-to-consumer sales model can move forward. The lawsuit, one of the first of its kind against Scout, raises questions about the company's plans to bypass traditional dealerships and sell vehicles directly to customers. As the electric vehicle market continues to heat up, Scout's business model is being put to the test, and this ruling could have significant implications for the company's future."
In a setback for the startup in the biggest new-vehicle market, one of the first lawsuits filed against Scout over its plans to sell directly to consumers will continue, a judge ruled.