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Judge rules bad faith by franchisor in deceiving BP franchisees is irrelevant

CHICAGO – A Cook County circuit judge ruled in favor of BP Products North America Inc on all counts brought by two franchisees claiming the oil giant defrauded them. But the judge’s ruling came in spite of finding BP intended to deceive the owners when they purchased their stations by concealing its fuel margins.

Rent-A-Husband's CEO Warren with attorney Lilley /WCSH6 video

PORTLAND, Maine – Eighteen days prior to trial, the Attorney General’s Office dismissed all criminal charges with prejudice effective immediately against Kaile Warren, Jr. and his Rent-A-Husband company in light of evidence.

Attractive store hours: doors of a Caboodle Cartridge franchise. photo/bmm

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The California Court of Appeals upheld the trial court decision that Daniel Wencel, founder and president of Caboodle Cartridge, is liable for $90,000 for making false statements that allured franchisees into a valueless area directorship.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, OH – After years of courtroom battles with its dealers and licensees over alleged bait-and-switch tactics and fraud claims, Power Marketing Direct, Inc. (PMD) is taking on some new unsuspecting opponents, life insurers and financial planners.