Kissinger, Inc. v. Singh

OPINION

QUIST, District Judge.

Background

Plaintiff, Kissinger, Inc., filed its complaint against Defendant, Jaspal Singh (“Singh”), on February 7, 2003, alleging various claims, including trademark infringement and unfair competition under both state and federal law, violation of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act, and breaches of a franchise agreement. Kissinger’s claims arose out of a franchise agreement between the parties, pursuant to which Kissinger, as franchisor, granted Singh a Baguette de France Restaurant franchise. Kissinger alleged that it terminated Singh for violating the…