A federal judge has ruled that Limp Bizkit's copyright infringement claims against Universal Music Group (UMG) will proceed in federal court, while dismissing several state-law claims without prejudice.

The lawsuit, originally filed in October 2024, centers on allegations that UMG withheld millions in royalties and committed fraud, which the band claims they discovered after Fred Durst hired new representatives in early 2024.

Key developments in the case:

• The judge dismissed 14 state-law claims, citing potential jury confusion
• Core copyright infringement allegations will continue at the federal level
• UMG must submit their formal answer by April 7th
• Limp Bizkit's legal team plans to refile state claims in state court

The dispute involves three key agreements:

• Limp Bizkit's contract with Interscope
• Fred Durst's Flawless Records joint venture
• Agreement between Flip Records and Limp Bizkit

The band claims they legally terminated these agreements after discovering alleged contractual violations, making them the rightful owners of their masters. UMG disputes this position, arguing the contract rescindment is invalid and challenging the basis for infringement claims.

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