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Sho Chiku Bai Sakes
Case Name (Date)
Tunick et al. v. Takara Sake USA Inc.
23-cv-572, N.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2023)
Product/Service
Sho Chiku Bai sakes
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as if they are made in Japan when they are made in California
Status
Pending
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