Russia's Baltika, a subsidiary of Carlsberg, has filed a lawsuit against Carlsberg's Russian subsidiaries seeking over $900 million in damages. The legal dispute stems from alleged violations related to a distribution agreement between the companies.
Baltika, one of the leading beer producers in Russia, claims that Carlsberg's subsidiaries failed to comply with the terms of the distribution agreement, resulting in significant financial losses for Baltika. The lawsuit aims to hold the Carlsberg subsidiaries accountable for the damages incurred.
The distribution agreement in question was reportedly aimed at regulating the sale and distribution of Baltika's products in the Russian market. Baltika alleges that Carlsberg's subsidiaries breached the agreement, leading to adverse consequences for Baltika's business operations.
The lawsuit seeks compensation exceeding $900 million to cover the financial losses suffered by Baltika as a result of the alleged breaches by Carlsberg's Russian subsidiaries. The legal proceedings are expected to unfold in the Russian court system, where both parties will present their arguments and evidence.
Carlsberg, a major international brewing company, has yet to publicly respond to the lawsuit filed by Baltika. The outcome of the legal dispute between Baltika and Carlsberg's Russian subsidiaries remains uncertain, pending further developments in the case.