Anderson v. Chevron Corp., 933 F. Supp. 52 (D.D.C. 8-5-96)

SJ for franchisor on franchisees' PMPA and fraud claims and franchisor's counterclaim for rent, fuel and other contractual obligations. The asset exchange agreement between Chevron and Exxon complied with the market withdrawal provisions. Chevron's determination to withdraw from the market and the occurrence of changes in relevant facts and circumstances upon which that determination was based took place after Chevron entered into or most recently renewed franchisees' franchises. Relying upon Florham Park and May-Som, the court found that the decision to withdraw was made no earlier than the day when the Board of Directors tentatively approved the proposed exchange of assets.