CT Distribs, Restaurants Refute Claims of Horizontal Pricing Agreement

Connecticut wholesaler and restaurant trade groups have filed a joint motion to dismiss the lawsuit Total Wine & More filed against the state over its minimum pricing laws. You may recall, the groups were just recently allowed to intervene in the suit [see WSD 11-16-2016], and they're not wasting any time. BACKGROUND. In August chain retailer Total Wine & More filed a federal lawsuit against Connecticut, alleging the state's practice of setting minimum prices for wine and spirits is essentially