International Law

5 Most Important Franchise Lawsuits

The well respected Blue Mau Mau site on franchising has a nice list on the Top 5 Landmark Lawsuits Affecting Franchisees of 2007

1. Randall v Lady of America – Federal judge rules that written disclaimers in the disclosure document cannot defeat a franchisor's false promises.

2. Nagrampa v MailCoups – Arbitration clauses governing franchisees may be unenforceable.

3. Bray vs QFA Royalties – A benchmark of reasonableness was added to a franchisor's retaliatory litigation against a franchisee.

4. Radisson v Majestic Towers – Banner case for liquidated damages.

5. Century Pacific v Hilton – Franchisors have the right to sell the franchise.

In addition, a number of the attorney's involved give their personal take on what the case is standing for. Michael Garner's explanation about common sense and false promises is particularly good.

Full post as published by Misleading Advertising Law on January 17, 2008 (boomark / email).