Sixth Circuit: Tri County Wholesale v. Labatt USA Operating Co.

Statutory Interpretation, Takings

A transfer of ownership involving the corporate parent creates a new manufacturing entity which is then able under the state licensing scheme to terminate existing franchise agreements.

No Takings Clause claim, as the licensing scheme is inherently anticompetitive.

Award for economic harm for loss of brand included costs for seeking another supplier -- recovery on both would be double recovery.

Misc. factual findings affirmed.


Tri County Wholesale v. Labatt USA Operating Co.