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Constellation Brands controversies

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

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  1. 2021

    Modelo barrel-aging lawsuit

    Anheuser-Busch InBev sued Constellation over two Modelo-branded beers, alleging that descriptions involving tequila and bourbon barrels violated the parties' brand-rights arrangements.

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  2. 2021

    Grupo Modelo sues Constellation over Corona Hard Seltzer

    Lawsuit filed

    AB InBev's Mexican arm, Grupo Modelo, sued Constellation Brands in a U.S. district court, alleging that applying the Corona name to a hard seltzer breached a licensing arrangement limited to beer. Constellation said it had complied with the agreement and would defend its rights.

    Company response

    • Denial — Constellation Brands

      Constellation said it had “fully and completely” complied with the terms of the sub-license agreement and would vigorously defend its rights.

    Source excerpt

    • Anheuser-Busch InBev's Mexican arm Grupo Modelo sued U.S. firm Constellation Brands for breaching a deal on the use of the Corona brand name by applying it to a non-beer product.
    • Constellation said it had “fully and completely” complied with the terms of the sub-license agreement and would vigorously defend its rights.
    • The suit was filed in the US district court of the southern district of New York on Monday after AB InBev was unable to settle the matter directly with Constellation.
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  3. 2018

    Mexicali water-rights dispute

    A proposed Constellation brewery in Mexicali, Mexico, became controversial because of concerns over the project's use of Colorado River water and competing municipal and agricultural needs.

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  4. 2010

    Fake pinot noir litigation

    A French court convicted wine traders and producers, including Constellation, in a case involving allegedly counterfeit pinot noir sold to U.S. buyers. Constellation later settled a related class action concerning the matter.

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  5. 1991

    Cisco wine marketing dispute

    The Federal Trade Commission alleged that Cisco wine packaging and marketing could be confused with wine coolers even though Cisco had substantially higher alcohol content. Constellation agreed to modify the relevant presentation.

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