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A-B Forks Over $20 Million in Beck’s Lawsuit

Dear Client:Earlier this year Anheuser-Busch agreed to an uncapped settlement to partially refund those who bought Beck's beer believing it was brewed in Germany. Yesterday, U.S. Magistrate Judge John J. O'Sullivan approved the $20 million settlement and "an estimated 1.7 million U.S. households could qualify for settlement payments," per AP. People who kept their receipts showing purchases of Beck's at retail outlets could get up to $50 per household. Those without receipts can qualify for $12 maximum. The "duped" consumers

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