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Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Virgin Group sues Brightline over Virgin name licensing deal

    Lawsuit filed

    Virgin Group sued Brightline, seeking more than $250 million in damages. Virgin claims the licensing deal prevented Brightline from dropping the Virgin name until 2023 and seeks royalties and an early termination fee. The article says the suit is before a London court.

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    • That brought about a hefty suit from Virgin, which is now before a London court.
    • Branson's company is asking for more than $250 million in damages, claiming that under the terms of the licensing deal, the rail line was unable to drop the Virgin name until 2023. Virgin wants royalties and an early termination fee.
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  2. 2017

    Virgin Care legal dispute over Surrey NHS contract

    Virgin Care brought legal action after losing a Surrey clinical commissioning process for an NHS children's health-services contract reported as worth £82 million. The dispute ended with an out-of-court settlement involving a £328,000 payment. The case attracted criticism and a petition opposing the company’s litigation against NHS bodies.

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