Distribs Respond to Bacardi Suits

You'll recall, when Bacardi decided to transfer its brands to the Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits network in 40+ US states, it filed preemptive lawsuits against all of the distributors it was severing ties with [see WSD 01-9-2016]. It's been a little over a month since the suits were filed and now the distributors' responses are starting to roll in. Below are updates from some of the largest players in the distribution tier.RNDC MOTIONS TO DISMISS. Republic National Distributing Co.