The dispute in a nutshell: An employee was terminated from RPM Pizza, a franchised operations company. The reason for the termination was her taking money to advance her son out of state to study. She claimed that the money was for educational purposes. This resulted in the franchisee putting a lawsuit against RPM Pizza in the Circuit Court of Minnesota, alleging breach of contract and fraud.
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RPM Pizza Lawsuit
RPM Pizza denies any wrongdoing on their part. They maintain that the money paid to the young man for so many hours of driving to and from school was for his support of the franchisor. The judge in this case saw things a little differently and found in favor of RPM Pizza, awarding the woman one hundred and fifty dollars and declaring that the breach of contract and fraud had occurred. In a further case the same judge found that the franchisor had withheld a promised twenty-five dollar bonus due to the breach of contract. So, again, the question arises as to who is entitled to the money?
If one is to be awarded damages for breach of contract or fraud, one must determine what is to be entitled to.
In order to do this it would be necessary to have some sort of recourse (like a lawsuit) in order to have one’s rights restored. If one is not properly compensated (either monetary or in terms of services) then it is very difficult to file a lawsuit and restore one’s rights. That is why, when filing such cases, one should seek legal advice.
When one is filing such lawsuits, it is important to have the facts straight before proceeding.
It would be wise to get the advice of an attorney before filing one’s own suit. This ensures that one has all the required documents in place and will be able to make a strong showing in court that their rights were violated in a manner intended to violate their rights. It may be possible to negotiate terms where the other party does admit wrongdoing, but it is unlikely that they will admit it without going through the legal actions that one is entitled too.
In most states, it is very hard to recover damages for such violation of rights. However, if one can prove intentional misconduct, then damages will certainly be recovered. To obtain this result, a lawsuit will have to be brought against the individual who was responsible for the wrongdoing, along with any co-workers or owners of the restaurant who were aware of it. If one is able to prove intentional misconduct, a successful judgment will be awarded and the injured party can recover damages.
Apart from the recovery of damages, it is important to receive compensation for the mental and emotional trauma caused by being victim of such wrongful acts.
In most states, the owner of the restaurant will be held personally liable for the damages. Therefore, it may be necessary to bring a personal injury action against them. When seeking damages, it would be wise to consult an expert who can assess the case. Only then can one get a fair assessment of the potential damages.
Apart from damages, a rightful claim for wages, medical costs, and other claims can also be granted to the victim.
In most cases, victims are not compensated fully for their loss and suffering even when the defendant’s insurance company pays for part or the entire claim. Hence, seeking an appropriate judgment in an RPM Pizza lawsuit can be very beneficial for the victim. If the restaurant owner can prove that the victim was negligent, the court may award financial damages as well.
For those who intend to file a complaint against any RPM Pizza, there are several things to consider. It is important to know how the pizza shop settled the case in the past, especially if the negligence of the owner can be proven. There are various means by which one can seek damages for the case. Those who intend to pursue for wrongful damages should consult a legal attorney who can provide necessary information on the matter. The attorney can also advise the victim on various aspects in the lawsuit process.
