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Foley & Lardner LLP

Texas Supreme Court Limits Franchisor Liability in Franchisee Sexual Assault Case

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On May 2, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court held that a franchisor owes no duty of care for injuries caused by a franchisee’s employee unless the franchisor retained or exercised control over the hiring of that employee....more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Negligent Retention, Hiring Rulings Show Importance of Policy Language

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Where an employee of a company commits an intentional act, such as a battery or sexual molestation, the managers of that company are often named as defendants on a theory of “negligent supervision”, “negligent retention” or...more

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