Capri controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1995
Nicotine-level allegations involving Brown & Williamson brands
Jeffrey Wigand, a former Brown & Williamson vice president and chemical researcher, disclosed allegations that Capri and other brands had increased nicotine levels to encourage addiction. The supplied source presents this as part of the broader Brown & Williamson controversy.
1989
Capri island name dispute
The Italian island of Capri sued Brown & Williamson over the brand name, arguing that the island should not be associated with a harmful tobacco product. Brown & Williamson said it had secured the necessary trademark and distribution approvals.