The Allman Brothers Band sues UMG for $13 million
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Downloaders, beware: the Allman Brothers have your name.
Or at least they do if your name is UMG Recordings, Inc. The popular musical act is suing UMG for $13 million dollars in federal court. Allegedly UMG used their music in ring tones and online music stores without proper permission and the band hasn’t been reimbursed for the sale.
Ouch. $13 million. Well, given how much those companies probably rack in in ring tones alone per year, the Allman Brothers are probably due. We’ll have to wait and see what comes of the lawsuit. Keep your eyes peeled.