Wow. I guess the whole franchise model just went kaput. Does this mean that the corporate liability for an employee just went from the franchisee to the corporation? I am sure that all of the franchise operators—from fast food to hotels—are going to love that.
They idiots in Obama’s government are Chicago thugs at their finest. This guy looks like a first class tool.
It all depends on the wording in the franchise agreement.
It could result in the franchiser being stuck with the cost in which case they will probably go bankrupt and reorganizing differently.
What is Tortious interference? And can the government be sued for it?