O'Neal v. American Shaman Franchise Systems, Inc. et al

  1. December 10, 2024

    Atty Recommended For Sanctions After 'Bad Faith' Filings

    A Florida magistrate judge has recommended sanctioning an attorney representing a franchisee in a contract dispute with CBD American Shaman LLC, saying his duplicate filings — including four motions to reconsider a single order — amount to bad faith.

  2. August 04, 2023

    Atty May Face Sanctions In Ex-CBD Franchisee Case

    A Florida magistrate judge on Thursday warned an attorney representing a former CBD American Shaman store franchisee he is facing sanctions for "repeated extortionist threats" against counsel for American Shaman in a dispute over a franchise contract.

  3. June 15, 2023

    CBD Biz Dodges Sanctions In Franchisee Termination Row

    CBD American Shaman did not release privileged mediation communications and therefore should not face sanctions, a Florida magistrate judge has recommended, saying a bid by a franchisee who claims he was improperly fired relies on a court rule that does not exist.

  4. January 31, 2023

    Magistrate Recommends Not Tossing CBD Suit Counterclaims

    A Florida magistrate judge has recommended against dismissing counterclaims against a former American Shaman Franchise System Inc. franchisee who had alleged the owners of another franchise interfered with his contract.

  5. March 03, 2022

    CBD Co. Says Ex-Franchisee's Latest Complaint Flouts Deal

    CBD American Shaman LLC has filed counterclaims against a former store franchisee who had sued the company after a fellow Florida franchisee allegedly interfered with his contract by getting involved in the operation of his store and later firing him, arguing that a settlement the parties reached bars his latest claims.

  6. July 15, 2021

    Fla. Court Recommends $608K For Fired CBD Franchisee

    A federal magistrate judge recommended Thursday that a former American Shaman CBD store franchisee be granted a $608,400 default judgment on claims that a fellow Florida franchisee interfered with his contract by getting involved in the operation of his store and later firing him.