Spotify Hit With $1.6 Billion Copyright Lawsuit

Spotify Hit With $1.6 Billion Copyright Lawsuit
Headphones are seen in front of a logo of online music streaming service Spotify in this Feb. 18, 2014 illustration picture. Christian Hartmann/File Photo via Reuters
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Music streaming company Spotify was sued by Wixen Music Publishing Inc last week for allegedly using thousands of songs, including those of Tom Petty, Neil Young and the Doors, without a license and compensation to the music publisher.

Wixen, an exclusive licensee of songs such as “Free Fallin” by Tom Petty, “Light My Fire” by the Doors, “(Girl We Got a) Good Thing” by Weezer and works of singers such as Stevie Nicks, is seeking damages worth at least $1.6 billion along with injunctive relief.