ORLANDO — A car dealership is suing Ford Motor Company and Hyundai Motor American Corporation alleging violations of the Florida Dealer Protection Act.

Action Nissam, also known as Universal, is based in Orlando and operates successful Hyundai, Genesis and Nissan dealerships, according to a complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

William Nero, the owner, started in automotive retail in the 1980s and acquired 50% ownership of Universal Nissan in the late 1980s. By 2000, he became the sole owner. In 2018, Universal added the Genesis franchise. The dealerships consistently ranked among the largest volume dealers in the state and nation, according to the suit.