Snap-on is a part of Snap-on Incorporated, which is a publicly-traded company with symbol SNA. ... Unless anyone can come form with concrete information, it's safe to say that NO, Harbor Freight does NOT own Snap-on Tools.
Did snap-on suing Harbor Freight?
According to BizTimes, back in 2016, Snap-On sued Harbor Freight for selling the Daytona FJ3000 alleging that Harbor Freight copied a patented design of their FJ300. Snap-On sought an injunction from a California Court to stop the sales of the alleged copied design.
What company owns Harbor Freight?
Harbor Freight Tools is a tool and equipment retailer, headquartered in California. It is owned by Smidt. Harbor Freight Tools has over 900 stores in the USA and more than 20,000 employees. The company was founded in 1977 and started as a mail-order tool company.