State Farm Agents Seek to Prove Franchisee Relationship with Insurer

Discovery will be completed this month in a lawsuit brought by the National Association of State Farm Agents (NASFA) for breach of contract and violation of franchise laws. The case, which is in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, has already generated important rulings for franchisors and franchisees about whether the trade association has the standing to sue as a representative of its members, and whether the case should be heard in state or federal court.

21 minute read January 01, 2004 at 01:39 PM
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Kevin Adler
State Farm Agents Seek to Prove Franchisee Relationship with Insurer

Discovery will be completed this month in a lawsuit brought by the National Association of State Farm Agents (NASFA) for breach of contract and violation of franchise laws.

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