Franchise

A learning center franchisor in claims brought by a terminated franchisee. O’Dell v. Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. (U.S. District Court for Oregon).
A restaurant franchisor against claims raised by a trademark licensee and operator of restaurants in Boise, Idaho. Plush Pippin v. Pippin North (U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington; Idaho Superior Court).
A restaurant franchisor in an action against a terminated franchisee, including trade secret and trade dress claims, and defense of franchise law counterclaims. Plush Pippin Corp. v. Pippin East, Inc. (U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington).
A franchisor in claims against a terminated operator of Sea Galley restaurants in Virginia and Maryland, including defense of defended franchise, breach of contract and other counterclaims. Sea Galley Stores, Inc. v. American Restaurant Group (King County, Washington Superior Court).
Lindal Cedar Homes (a packaged home manufacturer) in arbitration claims brought by distributors and dealers under the franchise and other laws. Lorenz v. Lindal Cedar Homes (AAA Arbitration).
A mobile catering operator in lawsuits alleging violations of franchising and antitrust law. Rackley v. Stovers Kitchens and Bui v. Stovers Kitchens (King County, Washington Superior Court).
The musical organ manufacturing subsidiary of a musical instruments company (Roland) in franchise claims brought by a terminated dealer. Kersten v. Rogers Instruments (King County, Washington Superior Court).
A window manufacturer defending claims brought by a terminated distributor under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act and related common law theories. Lynx Window & Door, Inc. v. Pozzi Window Company (Massachusetts Superior Court).
A hair care products manufacturer defending claims brought by a terminated distributor for antitrust and franchise law violations, misrepresentation, and breach of contract claims. Ed Wyse & Co. v. KMS, Inc. (U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington).
An HVAC products manufacturer defending antitrust, breach of contract, and common law claims brought by a terminated distributor. Thrifty Supply Co. v. Ductmate Industries, Inc. (U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington).
A soft drinks manufacturing subsidiary defending antitrust and other claims brought by a terminated California distributor. Sylling v. Westinghouse Beverage Co. (U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington).
Canadian franchisees in franchise and trademark disputes with a franchisor. B.C. Restaurants Partnership v. Burger King Canada, Inc. (U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington).
A terminated franchisee in a trademark and franchise dispute with a franchisor. Nevada Bob’s Pro Shop, Inc. v. Terry Golf Industries (U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington).
A franchisee in a trademark and franchise dispute with a franchisor. WNS, Inc. v. Huntley (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas).
Muffin Break franchisees in Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Idaho in litigation between the franchisor and subfranchisor. Muffin Break Franchise System Litigation (U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington).