Federal Judge Allows Limp Bizkit's Copyright Claims Against Universal Music to Move Forward
A federal judge has allowed Limp Bizkit's copyright infringement claims against Universal Music Group (UMG) to proceed while dismissing several state-law claims in their ongoing royalties dispute.
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The lawsuit, filed by Limp Bizkit and frontman Fred Durst in October 2024, alleges that UMG withheld millions in royalties and committed fraud, discovered after Durst hired new representatives in early 2024. The band claims they legally terminated their agreements with Interscope, Flawless Records JV, and Flip Records after uncovering alleged contractual violations.
The core dispute centers on ownership rights to valuable master recordings. Limp Bizkit asserts they now own these masters, while UMG continues to stream and distribute the content, leading to copyright infringement claims.
The judge dismissed 14 state-law claims without prejudice, citing potential jury confusion over differing legal standards. The band's representatives have indicated plans to refile these claims in state court.
Universal Music Group must submit their formal response to the remaining copyright infringement allegations by April 7th.
Fred Durst performing live on stage
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