Soldier sues Subway over loss of franchise
June 21, 2009
The Dallas Morning News: A former U.S. Army Reservist is suing Subway Real Estate Corp. for selling his two Dallas-area Subway restaurants while he was serving in Afghanistan. One issue in the case is set for trial this week.
The suit, which alleges violations of the U.S. Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, seeks more than $6 million from the Subway affiliate that controls leases. The law bars anyone from terminating an active-duty service member's installment contract, including leases, without a court order.
Subway Real Estate Corp. has filed a motion to dismiss the suit.