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Monster Beverage

Controversies

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

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  1. 2018

    Workplace abuse and discrimination allegations

    A media report described allegations by multiple women concerning humiliation, discrimination, retaliation, bullying, sexual harassment, and unfair treatment within the company. One manager identified in the reporting was fired shortly after publication, and another former manager was later accused by an additional woman.

  2. 2009

    Vermonster trademark dispute

    Hansen's Monster Energy business sent a cease-and-desist demand to Rock Art Brewery over the brewery's Vermonster beer and trademark application. The dispute led several Vermont retailers to boycott Hansen products.