Mealey's (March 12, 2019, 12:45 PM EDT) -- SANTA ANA, Calif. — A franchisor of self-defense studios on March 8 responded to counterclaims raised by franchisees who are seeking to rescind franchise agreements, arguing that the claims are barred by the statute of limitations and fail to state claims upon which relief can be granted (United Studios of Self Defense Inc. v. Kristopher Rinehart, et al., No. 18-CV-01048-DOC-DFM, C.D. Calif., 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 37993)....