Ames v. Texaco, Inc., 568 F. Supp. 1317 (W.D. Mich. 6-21-83); appeal dism'd, 727 F.2d 1108 (6th Cir. 1-13-84); aff'd, 758 F.2d 652 (6th Cir. 2-15-85)

Citation to definition. Franchise irrelevant because action filed too late.