Welk v. Beam Suntory Import Co.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

LARRY ALAN BURNS, District Judge.

This putative class action against Beam Suntory Import and Jim Beam Brands *1041(collectively, “Jim Beam”) centers on the use of the word “handcrafted” on Jim Beam Bourbon bottle labels. Scott Welk’s complaint alleges the labels are misleading because the bourbon isn’t handcrafted. He asserts causes of action for violation of California’s false advertising law, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17500 et seq. (“FAL”), violation of California’s unfair competition law, id. at § 17200 et seq. (“TJCL”), intentional misrepresentation, and negligent…