Major Brands, Inc. v. Mast-Jagermeister US, Inc. et al

  1. November 08, 2024

    8th Circ. Flips $12M Verdict Against Jagermeister's US Arm

    The Eighth Circuit has overturned a jury's verdict that Jägermeister's U.S. importer must pay a distributor $11.75 million after terminating their deal, saying Friday the jury was misinstructed and a new trial is required.

  2. November 24, 2021

    Jury Awards Liquor Distributor $11.75M Against Jagermeister

    A Missouri federal jury awarded $11.75 million in damages Monday to beverage distributor Major Brands Inc., determining that liquor manufacturer Mast-Jagermeister violated Missouri's Franchise Act by attempting to terminate without cause Major Brand's role as Jagermeister's distributor in Missouri and replace it with national distributor Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits.