Illinois Wholesalers File Motion to Intervene in A-B Suit

Dear Client: Wine and Spirit Distributors of Illinois say they have skin in the game. WSD has learned that WSDI has filed a motion to intervene in Anheuser-Busch's lawsuit against the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. You'll recall that the Commission issued a declaratory ruling last month baring A-B from acquiring the remaining 70% stake in Chicago wholesaler City Beverage, which would essentially make A-B a supplier and wholesaler in the state. That's because the Commission believes out-of-state brewers can't hold