Missouri Federal Judge Awards $689,000 In Attorney Fees To Restaurant Franchisor

(January 26, 2017, 7:05 PM EST) -- ST. LOUIS — A Missouri federal judge on Dec. 22 awarded a restaurant franchisor $689,013.27 in attorney fees and costs after it was awarded partial summary judgment in its lawsuit against a former franchisee that continued to operate its business after the franchise agreement was terminated (LC Franchisor LLC, et al. v. Valley Beef LLC, No. 4:15-cv-00383, E.D. Mo.; 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 177244)....