Controversy
Criticism from the GMB trade union has been levied on the company for its treatment of pub managers, resulting in a number of court cases. Humphrey Smith has also pursued a number of planning application objections at the cost of Selby district council. On 5 October 2010 it was reported that the brewery was taking legal action against Cropton Brewery over the use of the Yorkshire white rose design.
On 29 January 2012, the story emerged that Humphrey Smith had closed the Junction Inn in Royton, on New Year's Eve 2011, because the landlords were dispensing too much beer into their pints. He has subsequently issued a retrospective surcharge of £10,733 for lost stock over a 12 year period.
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