David Kaufmann

PIRTEK USA v Jim Lager Series: The Perils of FranchisingPIRTEK USA v Jim Lager Series: The Perils of Franchising

PIRTEK USA v Jim Lager Series: The Perils of Franchising

Welcome to the PIRTEK USA v Jim Lager Series: The Perils of Franchising. This page will serve as an index…

2 years ago
Was Biased Arbitrator’s Silencing of Army Veteran Lager Unenforceable?Was Biased Arbitrator’s Silencing of Army Veteran Lager Unenforceable?

Was Biased Arbitrator’s Silencing of Army Veteran Lager Unenforceable?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently published a statement that it believes “contractual requirements and limitations that impede Bureau investigations…

2 years ago
PIRTEK USA’s Novel Attack on Free Speech & a Free PressPIRTEK USA’s Novel Attack on Free Speech & a Free Press

PIRTEK USA’s Novel Attack on Free Speech & a Free Press

PIRTEK USA and their multiple law firms are not unique in their commitment to silencing franchise dissent and making an…

2 years ago
AAA Franchise Arbitrator Kaufmann Flaunts Pro-Franchisor BiasAAA Franchise Arbitrator Kaufmann Flaunts Pro-Franchisor Bias

AAA Franchise Arbitrator Kaufmann Flaunts Pro-Franchisor Bias

David J. Kaufmann, the self-appointed franchisor-biased arbitrator in the PIRTEK USA litigation against its former top franchisee, Jim Lager, claims…

2 years ago
Did PIRTEK CEO Kim Gubera Lie, Under Penalty of Perjury, in Her Sworn Declaration?Did PIRTEK CEO Kim Gubera Lie, Under Penalty of Perjury, in Her Sworn Declaration?

Did PIRTEK CEO Kim Gubera Lie, Under Penalty of Perjury, in Her Sworn Declaration?

Is it a lie if someone very cleverly and intentionally creates a false impression in order to mislead?  If so,…

2 years ago
PIRTEK USA v. Lager Series: DISCLAIMER & ClarificationPIRTEK USA v. Lager Series: DISCLAIMER & Clarification

PIRTEK USA v. Lager Series: DISCLAIMER & Clarification

NOTE TO THE HONORABLE Michelle V. Larson, United States Bankruptcy Judge: I plan to write a series of posts based…

2 years ago
“HOSED: How My American Dream Became a Franchise Nightmare” by Jim Lager, Former Franchisee“HOSED: How My American Dream Became a Franchise Nightmare” by Jim Lager, Former Franchisee

“HOSED: How My American Dream Became a Franchise Nightmare” by Jim Lager, Former Franchisee

(UnhappyFranchisee.Com) A former franchisee of both PIRTEK USA and SNAP-ON TOOLS, Jim Lager, has announced that his first book, “HOSED: …

3 years ago

PIRTEK USA Content Removal Compliance Tracker – UPDATED

Our Unofficial Progress Report Tracking PIRTEK USA References to Franchisee Jim Lager (Settlement Agreement dated September 2, 2020) PIRTEK –…

3 years ago
How Glenn Duncan Spent $1.5M+ to Damage the PIRTEK Franchise BrandHow Glenn Duncan Spent $1.5M+ to Damage the PIRTEK Franchise Brand

How Glenn Duncan Spent $1.5M+ to Damage the PIRTEK Franchise Brand

Australian Glenn Duncan, the son of PIRTEK founder Peter Duncan, came to America itching to prove himself.  One of his…

3 years ago

Unhappy Franchisee Helping PIRTEK USA Protect Its Brand; Penske Racing Sponsorship in Question

Unhappy Franchisee is helping PIRTEK USA comply with its settlement agreement… 1.5 years after signing it.  by Sean Kelly (UnhappyFranchisee.Com) …

3 years ago