William Frederick Durst et al v. Universal Music Group, Inc. et al

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Case Number:

2:24-cv-08630

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

Percy Anderson

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  1. March 19, 2025

    Universal Can't Shake Limp Bizkit's $200M Copyright Case

    A California federal judge said part of a copyright lawsuit from the band Limp Bizkit that claims Universal Music's "royalty software" has shorted artists more than $200 million can go forward, but only after a major part of the case is first resolved in state court. 

  2. January 22, 2025

    Limp Bizkit's Key Claims In UMG Royalty Suit Tossed

    A California federal judge has dismissed core claims in Limp Bizkit's fight with Universal Music Group Inc., ruling that the band and its front man, Fred Durst, failed to demonstrate that UMG's alleged failure to pay royalties justified rescinding their decades-old contracts.

  3. October 08, 2024

    Limp Bizkit's $200M Suit Says UMG Hid Royalties

    Rock band Limp Bizkit hit Universal Music Group Inc. on Tuesday with a suit seeking more than $200 million, alleging that the music company created and used technology that allows it to hide royalties from its artists and hoard profits.

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