Rent-To-Own Franchisor Defends Exit From Spyware Row Over Franchisee’s Objection

Mealey's (September 16, 2019, 1:08 PM EDT) -- ERIE, Pa. — Six days after a Wyoming couple announced their intention to dismiss Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) claims against a rent-to-own (RTO) franchisor over computer spyware, the plaintiffs and the franchisor on Sept. 16 jointly responded to an objection by a franchisee, who was not a party to the stipulation, telling a Pennsylvania federal court that there is “no live dispute” between them due to a confidential settlement (Crystal Byrd, et al. v. Aaron’s Inc., et al., No. 1:11-cv-00101, W.D. Pa.)....