Republic Technologies (NA), LLC v. BBK Tobacco & Foods, LLC

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

Elaine E. Bucklo, United States District Judge

Before me is a motion by defendant BBK Tobacco & Foods LLP, d/b/a HBI International (“HBI”) to dismiss Count VI of the Second Amended Complaint (SAC) filed -by plaintiffs Republic Technologies (NA), LLC and Republic Tobacco, L.P. (together, “Republic”). Also before me is Republic’s motion to strike certain allegations in the amended counterclaims filed by HBI. For the reasons below, HBI’s motion is granted in part and denied in part, and Republic’s motion is denied.

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