Judge Dismisses Sherry-Lehmann Lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by iconic wine seller Sherry-Lehmann against a New York Times reporter and its former CEO. The company alleged a malicious smear campaign contributed to its 2023 demise, but the court found insufficient grounds for racketeering claims.
Sherry-Lehmann lost a federal racketeering lawsuit on Tuesday afternoon against a New York Times reporter and its former chief executive. The retailer, once an elite wine seller in the United States, accused them of orchestrating a smear campaign. US District Judge Andrew Carter dismissed the case, ending efforts to blame its collapse on media fabrication.
