Universal Sued Over Music Royalties

A group of musical rights-holders, including those of Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Sarah Vaughan, Patti Page, and Les Brown are suing Universal Music Group, claiming that the company has failed to pay royalties it owes. The basic claim is for $6 million in breach of contract, although the plaintiffs are also making a breach of fiduciary duty claim for unspecified punitive damages and attorneys’ fees.

[Frank Snyder]