Wilson v. Mobil Oil Corp.

ORDER AND REASONS GRANTING SUMMARY JUDGMENT

VANCE, District Judge.

This matter is before the Court on the motion of defendants Mobil Oil Corporation, SpeeDee Oil Change Systems, Inc. and G.C. & K.B. Investments for summary judgment on plaintiffs’ antitrust claims. For the reasons stated below, defendants’ motion is GRANTED.

INTRODUCTION

This is an action by present or former franchisees against defendants SpeeDee Oil Change Systems, Inc. (“SOCS”), a nationwide “quick lube” franchisor, G.C. & K.B. Investments, Inc. (“Investments”), SOCS’ regional franchisor for the Gulf States, and Mobil Oil…