Nolan v. United Fuels Corp., No. 91-10039-MMP (N.D. Fla. 8-8-91) Slip Opinion

Declaratory judgment for franchisor/distributor. Despite a history of customer complaints, franchisor agreed franchisee could remain in station during negotiations for renewal. When Mobil threatened to debrand station, franchisor sent a 90-day nonrenewal notice based on § 2802(b)(3)(B), customer complaints. Court found no merit in franchisee's argument that franchisor's letter was a termination because the lease had already expired. Franchisee's motion in limine to exclude customer complaints and Mobil's letter to franchisor denied with considerable discussion of authentication and hearsay.