Nov. 19, 2025
Judge keeps out-of-state executives in California franchise lawsuit
Finding extensive California contacts and rejecting reliance on the fiduciary shield doctrine, Judge David A. Hoffer held that nonresident Xponential executives must answer franchise-related claims in Orange County.
In a ruling with significant implications for franchise litigation, an Orange County Superior Court judge held that nine out-of-state Xponential Fitness executives must face claims in California, finding their business activities created sufficient minimum contacts for specific jurisdiction.
Judge David A. Hoffer on Monday denied motions to quash service of summons, concluding the nonresident defendants -- based in Ohio, Arizona, Connecticut and Colorado -- purposefully availed th...
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