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Article: Former Burger King Chairman and CEO Steps Forth in Support Of La-Van Hawkins' Claims Against Burger King Corporation.
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- PR Newswire
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- November 14, 2000
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DETROIT, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ --
In a major development in the La-Van Hawkins vs. Burger King Corporation $1.9 billion dollar lawsuit, former Chairman and CEO of Burger King, Robert Lowes, has stepped forth in total support of claims made by La-Van Hawkins against the Burger King Corporation. This development could significantly change the direction of the lawsuit, because Lowes will provide inside information confirming Burger King's agreement with Hawkins on the development and acquisition of 225 stores over a period of five years.
The relationship between Hawkins and Burger King began in 1995, when Burger King fraudulently induced Hawkins to build ...