Shaw v. Ultimate Franchises, Inc.: Court Denies Affirmative Motion for Summary Judgment Against a Franchisor Consultant for Fraud

Executive Summary: In an unpublished decision, Judge Staton of the United States District Court for the Central District of California denied a plaintiff franchisee’s motion or summary judgment regarding fraud actions asserted against a franchisor consultant. Citation: Shaw v. Ultimate Franchises, Inc., 2021 WL 678687 (C.D. Cal. Jan. 15, 2021). Relevant Background: Ultimate Franchises, Inc. (“Franchisor”) operated a beauty salon […]