Ohio Federal Judge Won’t Dismiss Suit Against Franchisee Over Noncompete Agreement

Mealey's (December 17, 2020, 1:21 PM EST) -- CLEVELAND — An Ohio federal judge on Dec. 14 upheld claims against a Tennessee-based franchisee brought by a franchisor alleging that a former executive violated his noncompete agreement by going to work for a Tennessee company related to the franchisee.  However, the judge dismissed the claims against the related company for lack of personal jurisdiction....