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