A-B Sues New Jersey Wholesaler Over Elysian Distribution Rights

Dear Client: Anheuser-Busch has filed suit against New Jersey-based distributor Hunterdon Brewing Co. over the transfer of Elysian's brands, per STL Today. Hunterdon, who was the New Jersey wholesaler for Elysian prior to A-B's acquisition, was purportedly notified by A-B after the purchase that its "network of six wholesalers" in the state would be taking over the brands. A-B offered to pay fair market value for the distribution rights and "sent a check to Hunterdon for $562,883, representing 5.5 times