Mealey's (May 13, 2019, 7:44 AM EDT) -- FRESNO, Calif. — A sandwich shop franchise system sued the former chief operating officer of the company for defamation, negligence and interference with contracts in a California court on April 26, saying the defendant is spreading falsehoods about the business that have damaged the franchisor’s reputation and ability to procure new business partners (Deli Delicious Franchise, Inc. v. Hadi Hobab, et al., No. 19CECG01217, Calif. Super., Fresno Co.)....