(STLToday) - A battle brewing in local courtrooms and in Jefferson City could dramatically reshape the way wine and spirits are distributed in Missouri.

Lawsuits involving the country’s largest liquor suppliers began piling up in federal court in St. Louis in recent months as they seek to end deals with local distributors.

The most recent one was filed last week, which pits St. Louis-based wine distributor, Garco Wine Co., against Constellation Brands in Victor, N.Y..

Spirits suppliers Diageo Americas and Bacardi USA already have filed suit against St. Louis-based Major Brands, the state’s largest wine and spirits distributor, seeking to terminate distribution deals. Alcohol importer Pernod Ricard also filed suit against Major Brands and St. Charles-based Glazer’s Midwest, a unit of Dallas-based Glazer’s Inc.