Universal Music Group (UMG) has intensified its efforts to dismiss Limp Bizkit's royalties lawsuit, reinforcing its previous arguments in a recent court filing.

The dispute centers on Limp Bizkit's October lawsuit, which claims over $200 million in damages for allegedly unpaid royalties from both a joint venture with Fred Durst's Flawless Records and a direct deal with the band.

Key points of UMG's dismissal arguments:

• The allegations are "fiction" according to UMG, with any payment issues attributed to Limp Bizkit's former business manager
• Cross-account recoupments are explicitly allowed under the agreements
• The relevant deal includes a New York forum-selection clause, making California an improper venue
• Plaintiffs have failed to identify specific unpaid royalty transactions
• UMG maintains that audit rights are available to verify royalty payments

The band's representatives have countered UMG's position, describing it as a "well-trodden strategy" that relies on technicalities to avoid responsibility.

Both parties have requested an early January hearing on the dismissal motion, though the timing remains uncertain.

Case reference: 2:24-cv-08630

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