The ruling by Judge Robert L. Hinkle yesterday, dismissed
the complaint of two Florida consumers “with prejudice,” ending the case.
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| Maker's Mark scores legal victory in 'handmade' lawsuit |
Commenting on the decision, Rob Samuels, CEO of Maker’s Mark, said: “We have asserted all along that the complaints in this case were frivolous and without merit, and we are very pleased the court agreed with our position so emphatically.”
Also commenting on the news, Kent Rose, Senior Vice President
of Beam Suntory, said: “This ruling is very good news, and it should send a
strong message to those who would seek to gain from similar baseless and
irresponsible litigation.”
The ruling has set a precedent by becoming the first case in
a recent series of drinks industry lawsuits to successfully defend its status
as “handmade”.
Source: Beam Suntory