Legal Opinion

Donald W. Geib, D/B/A Rochester Colonial Amoco v. Amoco Oil Company, a Maryland Corporation

Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Decided July 19, 1994No. 92-2129PublishedCited by 33 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

ENGEL, Senior Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff Donald W. Geib appeals the district court’s summary dismissal of his action against Defendant Amoco Oil Company. In his amended complaint, Geib alleges violations of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (“PMPA”), 1 the Michigan Franchise Investment Law (“MFIL”), 2 and the common law of Michigan, arising out of Amoco’s refusal to renew his motor fuel sales and automotive service franchises. We AFFIRM the decision of the district court in all respects with the exception of the issues arising under the MFIL. As to those issues, we certify a question to the…

2Cases cited24 opinions

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