Minerva Dairy, Inc. et al v. Brancel, Ben et al

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Case Number:

3:17-cv-00299

Court:

Wisconsin Western

Nature of Suit:

Constitutional - State Statute

Judge:

James D. Peterson

  1. February 05, 2018

    Wis. Judge Melts Butter-Grading Law Challenge

    A Wisconsin federal judge sided with the state in a lawsuit where a dairy alleged a Wisconsin law requiring the grading of butter sold within state borders was unconstitutional, finding Monday that the state has a legitimate interest in protecting consumers.

  2. April 20, 2017

    Wis. 'Artisanal Butter Ban' Unconstitutional, Ohio Co. Says

    An Ohio-based cheese and butter producer hit the state of Wisconsin with a suit Thursday in federal court, claiming that the state's law mandating that all butter receive a government-issued grade before it can be sold within its borders is arbitrary, costly, anti-competitive and unconstitutional.