SFIC Responds to Ruling in Beam Case

Dear Client: Last week WSD reported that a New York Federal judge had declined to dismiss Sidney Frank Importing Co.'s (SFIC) breach of contract lawsuit against Beam [see WSD 02-21-2014 ] where it is seeking $100 million in damages. In light of the decision, SFIC chief Lee Einsidler tells WSD they are pleased, although not surprised by the judge's decision. "The fact that the Court ruled completely and entirely in our favor on all three causes of action clearly shows