Rochester v. Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

SHABAZ, District Judge.

Before the Court are cross motions for summary judgment in this action under the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (“WFDL”). Central to both motions is the issue of whether the relationship between the parties is covered by the WFDL, it being undisputed that the relationship began prior to the effective date of the law.

Jurisdiction is based on 28 U.S.C. § 1332, the parties being of diverse citizenship and the amount in controversy exceeding $10,-000.

FACTS

Plaintiff Lawrence J. Rochester is a resident of Wisconsin and, doing business as Royal of Wisconsin,…