We represented IHOP in a sexual harassment and wrongful discharge action. The plaintiff was an employee of an IHOP franchise and sued the franchise and the parent company for sexual harassment. On the eve of trial, the lawyer representing the defendants realized he had a conflict, in that he could not represent both the franchise and the parent company. We subbed-in to represent the parent and argue that, even if franchise was liable, the parent company should not be liable under agency principles. The case went to trial and the jury returned a complete defense verdict.