Judge:  Franchisee Fails To Show Violation Of Franchise Investment Protection Act

Mealey's (July 10, 2020, 11:06 AM EDT) -- SEATTLE — A franchisee did not present any new evidence that a franchisor of direct marketing services violated the Franchise Investment Protection Act (FIPA) by selling products and services to its franchisees “for more than a fair and reasonable price,” a Washington federal judge held July 6, denying partial summary judgment to the franchisee on his counterclaim (Money Mailer, LLC v. Wade G. Brewer, No. 15-1215, W.D. Wash., 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 118110)....