All agree that the original contention is one made by Stroman. Stroman's contention is not supported by the DPS report, as well as being denied by the franchisee.
-- ... even though their [franchisee] own corporate office basically called them liars. --
Got a cite for that? Did the corporate offices claim that the franchisee refused to cooperate with the police?
“Got a cite for that?”
I already posted the quote. If you choose to ignore it, that’s your problem.