Judge Refuses To Vacate Dismissal Of Franchise Owners’ $41M Coronavirus Coverage Suit

Mealey's (May 26, 2021, 12:31 PM EDT) -- NEWARK, N.J. — A federal judge in New Jersey on May 24 denied a motion to vacate filed by the owners of more than 120 franchise locations under the brands Wendy's, T.G.I. Friday's, Marriott and Hilton, refusing to disturb her dismissal of their breach of contract lawsuit alleging $40,798,390 in damages for their losses resulting from the coronavirus pandemic....