by kladmin | Dec 17, 2015 | Franchise
Franchisee Commences Discovery Franchisee alleges that 7-Eleven launched a campaign to close as many as one hundred 7-Eleven franchises in South Jersey. The Complaint alleged that “Project Philadelphia,” as initially identified, was intended to unlawfully terminate...
by kladmin | Nov 19, 2015 | Franchise
Franchisor contended that the Franchise Agreement “unequivocally” obligated the Franchisees to defend and indemnify, and pay all expenses which might be incurred by the Franchisor, related to the catastrophic injuries suffered by the plaintiff. Further,...
by kladmin | Sep 2, 2015 | Franchise
The issue of franchise discrimination was recently addressed by an Indiana state court just prior to a trial between Franchisor, Volvo Trucks North America, and its Franchisee of just six years. The Franchisee alleged, among other allegations, that Volvo had...
by kladmin | Jul 28, 2015 | Franchise
Plaintiff alleged that the relationship was a franchise The Plaintiff, a watch retail dealer, sued Swatch following a twenty year relationship. In the complaint Plaintiff alleged that the relationship was a franchise and thereby subject to the New Jersey Franchise...
by kladmin | Jul 21, 2015 | Franchise
Today we will review an interesting case concerning Franchisor tort liability. In this case study, the plaintiff filed an appeal of a summary judgment decision, which dismissed this negligence case against the Franchisor, Motel 6, located in New Orleans. The action...
by kladmin | Jul 7, 2015 | Franchise
As I discussed in a recent article, it is a challenge to overcome venue selection terms in franchise agreements. Yet, the following recently issued decision illustrates just how such a clause may be nullified by a franchisee. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT LAWSUIT Here is a...
