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Hog’s Breath class action ‘can’t be left in abeyance forever’, judge says

A judge has warned against a franchisee class action against Hogs Breath Cafe Australia remaining in limbo after the restaurant chain’s bid to toss the case was set back by the second applicant’s poor health. 

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Franchisees in class action against Hog’s Breath Cafe lose appeal of $1.2M security order

A potentially stultifying order for $1.23 million in security for costs in a class action against the Hog’s Breath Cafe restaurant chain has survived a challenge by the franchisees.

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Onus on franchisor to prove $1.2M security would not kill class action, Full Court told

Fighting what they say is a stultifying $1.23 million order for security for defence costs in a class action, franchisees of Hog’s Breath Cafe have argued it is up to the restaurant chain to prove group members can pony up the dough.

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