Ice cream maker hits bankruptcy after $23.7 million judgment
Rebel Creamery, an ice cream maker sold at major grocery stores, lost a lawsuit to competitor Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and was ordered to pay $23.8 million. Unable to cover the judgment, the company filed for bankruptcy while appealing the decision.
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A popular ice cream brand sold at Walmart and Kroger files for bankruptcy after ‘trade dress’ lawsuit
Rebel Creamery filed for bankruptcy after a $23.8 million packaging lawsuit sank it
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Maker of ice cream sold at grocery stores nationwide files for bankruptcy as it appeals $23.8M judgment
Ice cream maker Rebel Creamery files for bankruptcy after being ordered to pay $23.8M in packaging battle
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