Limp Bizkit’s $200M Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Advances to Trial

A federal judge denied UMG's motion to dismiss, requiring the label to respond to copyright claims as Limp Bizkit accuses it of fraudulently withholding royalties.

• Limp Bizkit alleges Universal Music Group withheld up to $200 million in royalties through fraudulent practices, including the use of deceptive royalty software.
• A federal judge ruled against UMG's motion to dismiss the case, allowing the lawsuit to proceed to trial and requiring UMG to respond to copyright claims by April 7, 2025.
• The band’s ancillary claims, including efforts to terminate contracts with UMG, will be refiled in state court following an earlier denial of contract termination in January 2025.
• Fred Durst and Limp Bizkit claim UMG informed them they had not yet recouped a $43 million advance, further fueling disputes over financial transparency.
• The case could have broader implications for the music industry, with allegations suggesting that UMG’s practices may have affected hundreds of other artists.

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