Dispute resolution provisions in franchise agreements often address how, when, and where parties will mediate. However, the enforceability of these provisions can change depending on the law of the state governing the...more
In OTG New York, Inc. v. Ottogi America, Inc., OTG was the exclusive regional distributor for food company Ottogi from 2008–23, during which Ottogi shipped inventory to OTG’s New Jersey warehouse. In 2024, Ottogi terminated...more
Decozen Chrysler Jeep Corp. (“Decozen”), a New Jersey-based automobile dealership, filed a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, LLC (“FCA”), in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey alleging that FCA...more
4/11/2025
/ Antitrust Violations ,
Automotive Industry ,
Breach of Contract ,
Contract Disputes ,
Dealerships ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Franchise Agreements ,
Franchise Laws ,
Fraud ,
Manufacturers ,
Misrepresentation ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Unfair Competition
A recent federal court decision in T&T Management, Inc. v. Choice Hotels, Inc. underscores key contractual and operational considerations for franchisors. T&T filed suit in U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota...more
3/27/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Breach of Contract ,
Contract Terms ,
Due Diligence ,
Franchise Agreements ,
Franchisee ,
Franchisors ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Misappropriation ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Tortious Interference ,
Trade Secrets
Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top In Meta Med, LLC, et al., v. Insulet Corporation, et al., Lyvette Mercado Velez, a dietitian, entered into a distribution agreement with Insulet Corporation, a medical...more
6/25/2024
/ Cause of Action Accrual ,
Distributors ,
Fraud ,
Liability ,
Manufacturers ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Public Policy ,
Puerto Rico ,
Selective Distribution Agreements ,
Termination ,
Wholesale
Lyvette Mercado Velez, a dietitian, entered into a distribution agreement with Insulet Corporation, a leading medical device manufacturer, to promote and sell diabetes treatment products and services in Puerto Rico. Shortly...more
In Alamo Intermediate II Holdings, LLC. v. Birmingham Alamo Movies, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, denied franchise owner Hunter Renfroe’s motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. The...more
In Bank United, NA v. GC of Vineland, LLC, Karen and William Scism and GC Vineland, LLC (“GVC”) (collectively the “Scism Parties”) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against Golden...more
A franchisee, Functional HIIT Fitness, has filed suit in U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan against a franchisor, F45 Training Incorporated, and five of its officers: Adam Gilchrist, Robert Deutsch, Marc...more
In Acuff v. Dy N Fly, LLC, four female plaintiffs sued a franchisor of hair salons (Dy N Fly), two of its franchisees, and the owner of the two franchisees for wrongful retaliatory termination and sexual harassment in the...more
7/18/2023
/ Compensation ,
Employee Benefits ,
Franchises ,
Franchisors ,
Hostile Environment ,
Joint Employers ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Retaliation ,
Severance Agreements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Wrongful Termination