Maker’s Mark the First to Defeat “Frivolous” Class Action Suit

Maker's Mark parent company Beam Suntory is the first to claim victory in the recent flood of class action lawsuits that have hit the alcohol industry. This week, US District Judge for Florida dismissed the suit alleging misleading marketing in the labeling of Maker's Mark. You'll recall, Maker's Mark was one of several brands facing similar class action lawsuits over terms that have no legal definition [see WSD 03-18-2015 ]. In this particular case, the plaintiffs claim the product is