Bugatti Miami vs. Bugatti of the Americas, Dealer Franchise Dispute Full Case Breakdown

Note: This article covers a recently filed, active lawsuit. Information reflects the complaint as filed and verified reporting from Automotive News and Road & Track. This page will be updated as the case develops.

Bugatti Miami vs. Bugatti of the Americas is a dealer franchise dispute lawsuit in which Bugatti Miami, operated by Braman Enterprises, alleged that Bugatti of the Americas retaliated against the dealership by stripping its warranty service authorization after a multi-year negotiation over labor reimbursement rates — ultimately agreed at $1,350 per hour. The complaint also alleges discriminatory Tourbillon hypercar allocation and direct-to-consumer sales that purportedly violate Florida’s dealer franchise protection statutes. The case was filed on March 6, 2026, and transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on April 2, 2026.

Quick-Facts

Field	Detail
Plaintiff	Bugatti Miami / Braman Enterprises (Braman Motors, Inc.)
Defendant	Bugatti of the Americas (BOA)
Case Type	Business Dispute — Dealer Franchise / Breach of Contract
Court	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (transferred April 2, 2026; originally Miami-Dade County Circuit Court)
Date Filed	March 6, 2026
Legal Claims	Breach of dealer agreement, fraudulent inducement, discriminatory vehicle allocation, violation of Florida dealer franchise protection statutes (alleged direct-to-consumer sales)
Damages Sought	TBD — complaint seeks injunctive relief blocking changes to the dealer agreement while litigation proceeds; specific monetary damages TBD from docket
Current Stage	Active — recently transferred to federal court; no trial date set
Next Scheduled Date	TBD — pending federal court scheduling after April 2, 2026 transfer
Attorneys of Record	TBD — not publicly confirmed in available reporting
Last Updated	April 24, 2026

Case Timeline

Date	Event
September 2024	Bugatti Miami requests warranty parts reimbursement rate increase from 100.49% to 160%; Bugatti of the Americas approves the request
October 2024	Parts reimbursement rate increase takes effect, per the complaint
June 2025	Bugatti Miami requests labor reimbursement rate of $1,350 per hour for warranty work
July 2025	Parties agree to phased arrangement: $1,100 per hour through December 2025
January 1, 2026	Labor reimbursement rate increases to $1,350 per hour per the agreed schedule
February 11, 2026	Bugatti of the Americas informs Bugatti Miami it will no longer authorize the dealership to perform warranty work, citing “excessive labor rate and parts markup,” according to the complaint
March 6, 2026	Complaint filed in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court
April 2, 2026	Case transferred to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
May 12, 2026	Warranty work authorization revocation effective date, per the complaint
May 13, 2026	Bugatti of the Americas allegedly will not reimburse warranty work performed on or after this date
Next hearing	TBD — pending federal court scheduling

What Is the Bugatti Miami vs. Bugatti of the Americas Lawsuit About?

This is a breach of dealer agreement and fraudulent inducement dispute rooted in a warranty labor rate negotiation between one of the most exclusive automotive brands in the world and its sole authorized Miami dealership. According to the complaint, Bugatti Miami — operated by Braman Enterprises at 2060 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Florida — alleged that Bugatti of the Americas engaged in bad faith dealing by negotiating a phased labor reimbursement increase, accepting those terms, and then using the newly agreed rate as the stated justification to revoke the dealership’s warranty service authorization entirely. The dealership alleges it was “fraudulently and in bad faith induced to accept a temporarily reduced labor reimbursement” during the second half of 2025 while Bugatti of the Americas had already decided to strip its service rights.

On February 11, 2026, Bugatti of the Americas notified Braman without prior warning that it was “waiving” the dealership’s obligation to perform warranty work, citing excessive markups — a move Bugatti Miami characterized in the complaint as a unilateral termination of its rights under the dealer agreement, not a release from obligation. The effective cutoff date under that notice is May 12, 2026, with Bugatti of the Americas allegedly refusing to reimburse any warranty work performed on or after May 13, 2026.

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Beyond the warranty dispute, the complaint raises two additional categories of allegations. First, the dealership alleges discriminatory vehicle allocation — specifically that Bugatti of the Americas allocated only two units of the $4.1 million Bugatti Tourbillon (the Chiron’s successor) to Bugatti Miami while allocating nine units to Bugatti Broward, a competing Florida dealer located approximately 25 miles away. Second, and perhaps most legally significant, the complaint alleges that Bugatti of the Americas has been conducting direct-to-consumer sales of the Chiron and Tourbillon — handling customer reservations, setting purchase prices, negotiating deal terms, and finalizing contracts without dealer involvement — in alleged violation of Florida’s dealer franchise protection statutes.

These statutes generally prohibit manufacturers from bypassing their own franchised dealers to sell directly to retail customers, a legal framework that has produced similar disputes across the auto industry. Braman is not new to automaker conflicts — the group previously litigated against BMW in the Southern District of Florida in a case involving dealer performance standards.

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Who Are Bugatti Miami and Bugatti of the Americas?

Bugatti Miami, operated by Braman Enterprises (also known as Braman Motors, Inc.), is one of only two authorized Bugatti dealerships in Florida, located at 2060 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. The Braman group — founded by Norman Braman, a former NFL team owner and prominent Miami business figure — operates multiple luxury and ultra-luxury franchises across South Florida and has a documented history of challenging automakers in court when it believes franchise agreements are being violated. Braman previously co-plaintiff in a February 2025 lawsuit against Scout Motors over Florida franchise law violations related to direct sales of electric vehicles.

Bugatti of the Americas (BOA) is the North American subsidiary of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S., the French hypercar manufacturer owned by Porsche SE. BOA controls dealer agreements, warranty authorization, and vehicle allocation for all Bugatti franchises in the United States. The Bugatti Tourbillon — the car at the center of the allocation dispute — is the brand’s new flagship hypercar, priced at approximately $4.1 million per unit, making allocation decisions financially significant for any franchisee. Neither Bugatti of the Americas nor Braman Enterprises had responded to requests for comment as of the reporting available through April 23, 2026.

What Is at Stake in Bugatti Miami and Bugatti of the Americas Lawsuit?

The core financial exposure for Bugatti Miami is significant on multiple fronts. Loss of warranty work authorization means the dealership can no longer service the vehicles it sells under warranty — a function that generates substantial ongoing revenue at ultra-luxury labor rates and that directly affects its relationship with existing Bugatti customers in the Miami market. According to the complaint, Bugatti of the Americas plans to notify local Bugatti owners that warranty servicing is no longer available at Braman’s Miami location, which the dealership alleges will cause it reputational and commercial harm.

The Tourbillon allocation dispute carries its own distinct financial stakes. With each unit priced above $4,000,000 and Bugatti Broward allegedly holding nine allocations against Bugatti Miami’s two, the gap represents tens of millions of dollars in potential sales revenue. The complaint asked the court to block changes to the dealer agreement while litigation is pending — a form of injunctive relief that would prevent Bugatti of the Americas from finalizing the warranty authorization revocation until the case resolves.

The direct-to-consumer sales allegation is the broadest and most legally complex claim. If proven, this conduct would constitute a violation of Florida’s dealer franchise protection laws — statutes that exist specifically to prohibit manufacturers from circumventing their own dealer networks. A finding in Bugatti Miami’s favor on this claim could force Bugatti of the Americas to restructure how it handles reservations, pricing, and contracts for Florida customers, and could set a precedent relevant to other ultra-luxury automakers attempting similar direct-sales models.

What Happens Next in Bugatti Miami and Bugatti of the Americas Case?

The case transferred from Miami-Dade County Circuit Court to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on April 2, 2026 — a move that typically occurs when a defendant removes a state court case to federal court, often because the parties are from different states and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. The next steps will involve the federal court issuing a scheduling order, the parties completing initial disclosures, and briefing on any pending motions — including Bugatti Miami’s request for injunctive relief blocking the warranty revocation.

The effective date of the warranty revocation — May 12, 2026 — gives both parties a near-term pressure point. If the court does not rule on the injunction request before that date, Bugatti Miami loses its warranty service authorization regardless of the lawsuit’s ultimate outcome. Neither party has commented publicly, and no trial date has been set. Check back on this page for updates as the federal docket develops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who filed this lawsuit and why?

 Bugatti Miami, operated by Braman Enterprises, filed the complaint on March 6, 2026, in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court. According to the complaint, the dealership alleged that Bugatti of the Americas retaliated against it for requesting a $1,350-per-hour warranty labor reimbursement rate by revoking its right to perform warranty work — and that the phased deal reached in 2025 was a fraudulent inducement designed to string the dealer along.

What court is handling this case? 

The case is currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, after Bugatti of the Americas removed it from Miami-Dade County Circuit Court on April 2, 2026. The Southern District of Florida handles federal civil matters for the Miami area.

Has the case been resolved?

No. The case is active and in early proceedings. No trial date has been set. The court has not yet ruled on Bugatti Miami’s request for injunctive relief to block the warranty authorization revocation.

How much money is Bugatti Miami seeking in damages?

 The specific dollar amount sought in damages is TBD — not confirmed in available court records or reporting. The complaint requests injunctive relief to block the dealer agreement changes while the case is pending. Given that each Bugatti Tourbillon sells for approximately $4,100,000 and warranty labor is billed at $1,350 per hour, the combined financial exposure at issue is likely substantial.

Can I read the court documents?

 The original complaint was filed in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court and linked in Automotive News’ reporting. Now that the case has transferred to federal court, documents may become available through PACER at pacer.gov by searching for Braman and Bugatti of the Americas in the Southern District of Florida.

What is the Tourbillon allocation dispute about?

According to the complaint, Bugatti Miami requested four Bugatti Tourbillon allocations — the brand’s new $4.1 million flagship hypercar — and was denied. The dealership alleged it received only two units while Bugatti Broward, a competing Florida dealer 25 miles away, received nine. Bugatti Miami characterized this disparity as discriminatory treatment under its dealer agreement.

What does “direct-to-consumer sales” mean in this context?

 The complaint alleged that Bugatti of the Americas handled customer reservations, set vehicle purchase prices, negotiated deal terms, and finalized sales contracts for Chiron and Tourbillon buyers without involving Bugatti Miami. Florida law generally prohibits manufacturers from bypassing their franchised dealers to conduct retail sales directly with consumers. If proven, this conduct would constitute a violation of Florida’s dealer franchise protection statutes.

What happens to Bugatti Miami customers if the warranty revocation stands?

 According to the complaint, Bugatti of the Americas planned to inform local Bugatti owners that warranty service will no longer be available at Braman’s Miami dealership after May 12, 2026. Bugatti Broward — 25 miles north in Broward County — would remain the only authorized Florida service location, according to available reporting.

Sources & References

• Automotive News (primary reporting, April 22, 2026): Florida dealership sues Bugatti
• Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts (original complaint docket): Miami-Dade OCS Filing

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against court records and verified reporting from Automotive News and Road & Track on April 24, 2026. Last Updated: April 24, 2026

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