What was the outcome of the lawsuit filed by Will Farris against Dryer Vent Squad?
Dryer_Vent_Squad Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Will Farris v. Dryer Vent Squad Franchising LLC, Leiby Goldberger and Curt Swanson, Case No. 22-1311-I, filed in the Chancery Court for Davidson County, Tennessee at Nashville on October 2, 2022. The plaintiff, Will Farris, a former franchisee of Dryer Vent Squad, filed a suit against Dryer Vent Squad and our CEO and COO, Leiby "Leo" Goldberger and Curt Swanson, respectively, alleging that the defendants concealed material information that they had a duty to disclose to the plaintiff and in the Dryer Vent Squad Franchise Disclosure Documents. Plaintiff brought a three-count complaint alleging fraudulent inducement, fraudulent inducement by concealment, and injunctive relief. On January 11, 2023, Defendants filed an answer denying the claims**. Plaintiff Will Farris and Defendants amicably resolved their dispute (with no money exchanging hands) and, on March 31, 2023, the Court entered an order reflecting the dismissal with prejudice of their respective claims.**
Source: Item 3 — LITIGATION (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Dryer Vent Squad's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Will Farris, a former franchisee, filed a lawsuit against Dryer Vent Squad, along with its CEO Leiby "Leo" Goldberger and COO Curt Swanson. The lawsuit, filed on October 2, 2022, in the Chancery Court for Davidson County, Tennessee, alleged that the defendants concealed material information that they had a duty to disclose in the Dryer Vent Squad Franchise Disclosure Documents. Farris's complaint included claims of fraudulent inducement, fraudulent inducement by concealment, and a request for injunctive relief. Dryer Vent Squad responded by filing an answer denying these claims on January 11, 2023.
The dispute between Will Farris and Dryer Vent Squad was eventually resolved amicably. The resolution did not involve any exchange of money between the parties. On March 31, 2023, the Court issued an order that officially dismissed the claims with prejudice.
The dismissal of the case with prejudice means that Will Farris is barred from bringing the same claims against Dryer Vent Squad in the future. This type of resolution is generally favorable for the defendant, Dryer Vent Squad, as it brings finality to the legal matter without requiring a financial settlement. Prospective franchisees should note that while this particular lawsuit was resolved without Dryer Vent Squad paying any money, other legal disputes involving the company have resulted in settlements, as detailed elsewhere in the FDD.