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D & G Stout, Inc. v. Bacardi Imports, Inc.
Citation:
923 F.2d 566 (7th Cir. 1991)Facts
General Liquors was a liquor distributor in Indiana that had served as Bacardi’s distributor for over 35 years. In 1987, after losing two major suppliers representing over 50% of its business, General faced a choice between selling out or scaling back operations. General could remain operational if it retained its two remaining major suppliers, Bacardi and Hiram Walker. When approached by National Wine & Spirits about a potential purchase, General’s president, David Stout, sought assurances from Bacardi about its commitment. Bacardi repeatedly promised to continue using General as its Northern Indiana distributor. Based on these assurances, Stout rejected National’s purchase offer. One week later, Bacardi withdrew its account, followed by Hiram Walker. With no viable business remaining, General had to sell to National at a price $550,000 lower than the original offer.
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