SGWS Settles $3.5 Million Fine for Pay to Play Practices in NY

The New York State Liquor Authority has fined Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits $3.5 million in civil penalties to settle "pay to play" charges uncovered in multiple investigates. A statement from the NYSLA has accused SGWS of providing illegal gifts and services to retailers, inaccurate record keeping, and discriminatory sales practices.PAY TO PLAY PRACTICES. In an investigation that began earlier this year, the NYSLA claims to have found instances where SGWS salespersons were "running up large expenses on their corporate