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Ohio Federal Court Dismisses Perpetrator Liability Sex Trafficking Claims Against Hotel Defendants, Allows Vicarious Liability...

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A federal court in Ohio recently granted, in part, defendants’ motion to dismiss various TVPRA claims and denied their motion to transfer in a suit concerning alleged sex trafficking at two Red Roof Inn locations in Virginia...more

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Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Vicarious Liability Claim Against Franchisor Due to Franchisor’s Lack of Day-to-Day...

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An appellate court in Illinois upheld a trial court’s dismissal of claims that franchisor was vicariously liable for the alleged actions of its franchisees. Shavers v. The UPS Store, Inc., 2023 IL App (1st) 221407-U (Ill....more

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Louisiana Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Vicarious Liability Claim

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An appellate court in Louisiana recently affirmed summary judgment in favor of a franchisor, dismissing negligence and premises liability claims asserted by a customer was injured on unauthorized exercise equipment. Flynn v....more

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