10th Circuit Affirms Franchisor Owed No Duty To Advise Franchisee’s Employee

Mealey's (December 14, 2021, 7:32 AM EST) -- DENVER — A franchisor has no duty under Oklahoma law to protect a franchisee’s employee by advising her how to address her allegation that the franchisee sexually harassed her, the 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Dec. 8 in an unpublished order, affirming the dismissal of a negligent misrepresentation claim against the franchisor....