11th Circ. Says Bankruptcy Fraud Threat Can't Tank Deal

By Carolina Bolado · February 26, 2024, 9:27 PM EST

The Eleventh Circuit ruled Monday that coupon marketing agency Valpak's alleged threat to report a franchisee for bankruptcy fraud was not extortion and refused to set aside the settlement that ended...

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Documents

Opinion

Case Information

Case Title

Stephen Sewalk, et al v. Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, LLC

Case Number

Court

Appellate - 11th Circuit

Nature of Suit

4196 Franchise

Date Filed

November 14, 2022

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