Judge Sides with Jager in Missouri Franchise Lawsuit

Dear Client: Missouri-based wholesaler Major Brands took Mast-Jagermeister to court last year for allegedly violating the state's franchise law when it decided to switch its distribution over to Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Last month, US District Judge Henry Autrey sided with Jager and SGWS, granting their motions to dismiss in part, but gave Major Brands a second chance to make its case in an amended complaint, which was filed at the end of March. BACKGROUND. In February 2018, Mast-Jagermeister