Sirius XM Pre 1972 Recordings Class Action Settlement
Class Eligibility
You qualify as a member of the Settlement Class if you are an owner of a pre-1972 recording(s) which has been performed, distributed, reproduced, or otherwise exploited by Sirius XM in the United States without a license or authorization to do so during the period from August 1, 2009 through November 14, 2016.
Estimated Amount
Varies
Proof of Purchase
Yes
This settlement is about authorship you must prove that you own the rights to a song
Case Name
Flo & Eddie Inc v. Sirius XM Radio Inc. Case # 13-5693 PSG (RZx)United States District Court Central District of California
Case Summary
On August 1, 2013, Plaintiff Flo & Eddie, Inc. (“Flo & Eddie”) filed a lawsuit against Defendant Sirius XM Radio Inc. (“Sirius XM”), alleging on behalf of itself and a putative class of owners of pre-1972 sound recordings that Sirius XM, without a license or authorization, was performing, distributing, and reproducing those pre-1972 recordings as part of its satellite and internet radio services (the “Lawsuit”). Sirius XM denies any wrongdoing and contends that no state law, including California, New York, and Florida law, provides owners of pre-1972 sound recordings a right to control performances of those recordings.
Settlement Pool
$25,000,000
Settlement Website
Deadline
12/31/2017
Contact
Flo & Eddie v. Sirius XM
c/o GCG P.O. Box 35131
Seattle, WA 98124-1100
info@pre1972soundrecordings.com
