Brader v. Minute Muffler Installation, Ltd.

Minute Muffler Installation, Ltd. appeals the trial court’s award of attorney fees and costs to Larry and Patricia Brader (Brader) for its violations of the Franchise Investment Protection Act (FIPA). Minute Muffler argues that the Braders owed it attorney fees and costs for their failure to accept an offer of judgment greater than the amount they later recovered at trial. The Braders cross appeal the trial court’s exclusion of their business operating losses as part of the rescission remedy provided under FIPA. Each party also requests attorney fees on appeal under various theories.

We hold…