Limp Bizkit's $200M Lawsuit Against UMG Advances After Judge Denies Dismissal

Limp Bizkit has secured a legal victory in their $200 million lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), as a federal judge allowed the band's copyright claims to proceed while sending other allegations to state court. The lawsuit, originally filed in October 2024, accuses UMG of breach of contract and fraudulent concealment, alleging that the label withheld royalties for approximately 45 million copies of their music. Fred Durst claims that UMG's accounting practices were deliberately designed to conceal artist royalties, with the band previously not receiving any recording royalties despite significant sales. The judge emphasized that the copyright claims depend on the rescission of the band's contracts with UMG, which is still under consideration in state court. This ruling marks a pivotal moment for Limp Bizkit, as they seek to regain ownership of their master recordings and challenge UMG's financial practices. UMG has until April 7, 2025, to respond to the copyright allegations.