Major Record Labels Sue Verizon for $2.6 Billion Over Copyright Infringement

Universal, Sony, and Warner accuse Verizon of ignoring 340,000+ notices of music piracy since 2020, seeking damages for 17,335 tracks.

The lawsuit alleges Verizon knowingly provided services to repeat infringers to profit from high-speed internet fees.
Record labels claim Verizon received over 340,000 infringement notices but failed to act against subscribers.
Verizon is accused of contributory and vicarious copyright infringement, potentially facing $150,000 per violation.
Previous similar cases include a $1 billion verdict against Cox Communications, later overturned on appeal.
Verizon has not commented on the lawsuit, which is filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.