Legal Opinion
Weight Watchers of Quebec Ltd. v. Weight Watchers International, Inc.
District Court, E.D. New York
Decided March 27, 1975No. 73 C 1121PublishedCited by 63 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
NEAHER, District Judge.
This is a diversity action brought by two Canadian franchisees, Weight Watchers of Quebec Ltd. (“WW Quebec”) and Weight Watchers of Manitoba Ltd. (“WW Manitoba”), alleging breach of a franchise agreement by defendant-franchisor, Weight Watchers International, Inc. (“WWI”). WWI has moved for summary judgment dismissing the entire action; plaintiffs have cross-moved to amend the complaint.
As originally filed, the complaint alleged three causes of action, only the first of which is now before the court. 1 That claim seeks damages and declaratory relief…
2Cases cited17 opinions
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