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$900,000 Jury Verdict for Distributor’s Shareholders Cannot Be Set Aside for Lack of Standing | JD Supra
The Tennessee Supreme Court recently rejected a manufacturer’s effort to set aside a $900,000 jury verdict for a former distributor’s shareholders for want of standing and jurisdiction. Houghton v. Malibu Boats, LLC, 2025 WL 2971436 (Tenn. Oct. 22, 2025). Brett and Ceree Houghton, the sole shareholders of Great Wakes Boating, Inc., a Tennessee boat dealership, individually sued manufacturer Malibu Boats, LLC for intentional misrepresentation, fraudulent concealment, and promissory fraud.
Franchisee's Execution Of Competing Franchise Agreement During Franchise Term Forecloses Claims Against Former Franchisor
A federal court in New Jersey granted the franchisor of the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands (Holiday Hospitality) summary judgment on former franchisee Scion Hotels' complaint alleging violations of the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act (NJFPA). Scion Hotels LLC v. Holiday Hospitality Franchising, LLC, 2024 WL 4224580 (D.N.J. Sept. 18, 2024).
Franchisee’s Execution of Competing Franchise Agreement During Franchise Term Forecloses Claims Against Former Franchisor | JD Supra
A federal court in New Jersey granted the franchisor of the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands (Holiday Hospitality) summary judgment on former franchisee Scion Hotels’ complaint alleging violations of the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act (NJFPA). Scion Hotels LLC v. Holiday Hospitality Franchising, LLC, 2024 WL 4224580 (D.N.J. Sept. 18, 2024).
Michigan Precedent On Michigan Franchise Investment Law Held To Trump Inconsistent Sixth Circuit Precedent On Private Right Of Action
A federal court in Michigan recently granted several related franchisors' motions to dismiss a franchisee's claims for violations of the Michigan Franchise Investment law. Benjamin Franklin Franchising SPE LLC v. David Michael Plumbing Inc., 2024 WL 3997056 (E.D. Mich. Aug. 29, 2024). The franchisors (including Benjamin Franklin Franchising, One Hour Air Conditioning Franchising, and Mister Sparky Franchising) alleged their franchisee David Michael Plumbing Inc.
Court Denies Distributor's Motion For Summary Judgment On Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Claims
A federal court in Wisconsin recently denied a haircare product dealer's motion for summary judgment on its Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (WFDL) and breach of contract claims against the dealer's national distributor. Brava Salon Specialists, LLC v. REF N. Am., Inc., 2024 WL 3443799 (W.D. Wis. July 16, 2024). Brava Salon Specialists is a Wisconsin-based dealer of haircare products manufactured and distributed by REF North America.
Michigan Precedent on Michigan Franchise Investment Law Held to Trump Inconsistent Sixth Circuit Precedent on Private Right of Action | JD Supra
A federal court in Michigan recently granted several related franchisors’ motions to dismiss a franchisee’s claims for violations of the Michigan Franchise Investment law. Benjamin Franklin Franchising SPE LLC v. David Michael Plumbing Inc., 2024 WL 3997056 (E.D. Mich. Aug. 29, 2024). The franchisors (including Benjamin Franklin Franchising, One Hour Air Conditioning Franchising, and Mister Sparky Franchising) alleged their franchisee David Michael Plumbing Inc.
Lathrop GPM Franchise Memorandum Issue 305.
A federal court in Michigan recently granted several related franchisors’ motions to dismiss a franchisee’s claims for violations of the Michigan Franchise Investment law. Benjamin Franklin Franchising SPE LLC v. David Michael Plumbing Inc., 2024 WL 3997056 (E.D. Mich. Aug. 29, 2024). The franchisors (including Benjamin Franklin Franchising, One Hour Air Conditioning Franchising, and Mister Sparky Franchising) alleged their franchisee David Michael Plumbing Inc.
Court Denies Distributor’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Claims | JD Supra
A federal court in Wisconsin recently denied a haircare product dealer’s motion for summary judgment on its Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (WFDL) and breach of contract claims against the dealer’s national distributor. Brava Salon Specialists, LLC v. REF N. Am., Inc., 2024 WL 3443799 (W.D. Wis. July 16, 2024). Brava Salon Specialists is a Wisconsin-based dealer of haircare products manufactured and distributed by REF North America.
Lathrop GPM Franchise Memorandum Issue 304.
A federal court in Wisconsin recently denied a haircare product dealer’s motion for summary judgment on its Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (WFDL) and breach of contract claims against the dealer’s national distributor. Brava Salon Specialists, LLC v. REF N. Am., Inc., 2024 WL 3443799 (W.D. Wis. July 16, 2024). Brava Salon Specialists is a Wisconsin-based dealer of haircare products manufactured and distributed by REF North America.
New Jersey Federal Court Partially Enforces Noncompete Covenant Against Former Franchisee | JD Supra
A federal court in New Jersey recently granted a franchisor’s motion for a preliminary injunction, enjoining the former franchisee from using the franchisor’s marks and violating the franchise agreement’s noncompete clause, as narrowed by the court. GPI, LLC v. Patriot Goose Control Inc., 2024 WL 1704731 (D.N.J. Apr. 18, 2024). Patriot Goose was a franchisee of GPI’s goose control franchise system for nine years.
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