Overview

• Guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland filed a writ in London’s High Court alleging unpaid royalties from The Police’s catalog.
• The case is listed under general commercial contracts and names Gordon Matthew Sumner and Magnetic Publishing Limited as defendants.
• Outlets report the pair seek substantial damages, with sources saying they believe they are owed millions in lost royalties.
• A representative for Sting said the claim is not related to Every Breath You Take, though Summers and Copeland have alleged they received no co-writing credit or royalties for the hit.
• No detailed statement of claim or hearing date has been made public, and reports say settlement efforts collapsed before the court filing.