Stillhouse Spirits Founder Accuses Bacardi of Fraud

Dear Client: Today, Stillhouse Spirits founder and ceo Brad Beckerman filed suit against Bacardi and other investors for extortion, fraud, and financial malfeasance among other things, claiming Bacardi's plan is to fully acquire Stillhouse for less than it's worth, according to the complaint. HOW WE GOT HERE. Brad founded Stillhouse Spirits in 2009, and in 2013 made the decision to add whiskey products to its lineup. But to do so, he needed to raise more capital. As Brad tells it,