Category Archives: Litigation

Law Firm Readies Class Action Suit Against Boston Beer

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Pomerantz LLP, a New York law firm that pioneered securities class actions, said it is “investigating” whether “Boston Beer and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.”  Pomerantz invited investors to … Continue reading →

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TTB Accepts $325,000 Compromise in Trade Practice Case

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau accepted $325,000 from Iowa Beverage Systems (IBEV), a wholesaler, to settle charges related to a sponsorship agreement at the 2019 Iowa State Fair. One feature of the sponsorship agreement was that in exchange … Continue reading →

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A-B Sues Gas Supplier for Price Gouging in Texas Winter Storm

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch sued Symmetry Energy Solutions alleging price gouging during “the worst winter storm to hit Texas in the last half century to line its poclets.” The suit recalls that the February winter storm obstructed supplies of natural gas throughout the state, … Continue reading →

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Fired SGWS Employee Sues, Alleges Wasn’t Paid for Overtime

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

David Silva, a former chain sales merchandiser for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, sued the giant wholesaler alleging he was required to work “off the clock” so his supervisor could meet a quota as well as other violations of California labor … Continue reading →

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Copper Cane Can’t Use TTB COLA to Avoid Class Action Suit

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Joseph Wagner‘s Copper Cane Wines& Provisions, Rutherford, Calif., can’t use an Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau Certificate of Label approval to avoid a class action lawsuit claiming its labels deceptively gave consumers a false impression that its pinot noir … Continue reading →

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Texas Wine Makers Sue Monsanto, BASF, Say Chemical Kills Vines

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Monsanto’s Roundup was very efficient at killing weeds.  But several years ago, the weeds Roundup was supposed to kill were becoming resistant to Roundup. according to a complaint filed on behalf of 57 Texas wineries.  So Monsanto developed a new … Continue reading →

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