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Breach of Contract
Business Franchise
Fraud

Winfield W. and Patricia D. Scott, et al. v. Minuteman Press International Incorporated, et al.

Published: Jan. 22, 1994 | Result Date: Sep. 28, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: C9220068 –  $0

Judge

Edward A. Infante

Court

USDC Northern


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Anthony F. Pinelli
(Williams, Pinelli & Cullen LLP)

Maureen Tabari


Defendant

George W. Herz II

Charles G. Miller

C. Griffith Towle


Experts

Plaintiff

George Vera
(technical)

Defendant

Paul Ainslie
(technical)

Kevin Keane
(technical)

Facts

This suit was originally brought by eight sets of franchisees against Defendant Minuteman Press International, Inc., and 23 of its officers, directors, and employees. The trial involved four sets of Plaintiff franchisees who alleged that they were defrauded by Defendants: Winfield W. and Patricia D. Scott; Clinton Graham; Ronald J. and Thelma Svoboda; and David A. and Brenda F. Faria. All of the Plaintiffs had entered into printing press franchise agreements with the Defendants, and their businesses either failed within the initial years commencing of business, or were not as successful as they had hoped.

Settlement Discussions

Defendants contend they made no offers and Plaintiffs demanded $790,000 for two sets of the Plaintiffs.

Damages

Economic damages of $9,000,000 in lost profits and lost wages.

Deliberation

5 hours

Poll

8-0

Length

1 month


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