Judge Allows Breach Of Contract Claim To Proceed In Tim Hortons Franchise Dispute

Mealey's (June 20, 2018, 9:12 AM EDT) -- MIAMI — A Florida federal judge on June 12 found that fact issues preclude summary judgment in favor of Tim Hortons USA Inc. on franchisees’ breach of contract claim but concluded that the claim for tortious interference cannot survive judgment (Picktown Foods LLC et al. v. Tim Hortons USA, Inc., No. 17-21072, S.D. Fla., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 99203)....