Suit alleges Anheuser underpaid female executive

   ST. LOUIS — A former executive with Anheuser-Busch who was the brewer's highest-ranking woman is suing the company, claiming it encourages a ``frat party'' atmosphere and pays women less than men for equal work.
   Francine Katz, former vice president of communications and consumer affairs for the maker of Budweiser, Bud Light and other beers, filed the lawsuit Monday in state court in St. Louis, Mo.
   Katz claims she earned far less in salary and bonuses than male executives in similar positions. The company says in a statement that Katz was compensated fairly and it prohibits any form of discrimination.
   The lawsuit names among others Anheuser-Busch InBev SA, the company formed when the Belgian brewer InBev purchased Anheuser-Busch last year.

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