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Bumbu Rum’s Original Craft Rum
Case Name (Date)
Golston et al. v. Bumbu Rum Company LLC
23-cv-241, W.D.N.Y.
(March 2023)
Product/Service
Bumbu Rum’s Original Craft Rum
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products as if they contain rum when they do not meet the definition of “rum” in state and federal regulations and do not qualify as rum due to added flavoring ingredients
Status
Pending
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