Sony Music and various subsidiary labels brought a lawsuit against United Airlines, Inflight Productions and Rightscom this week, suing over copyrighted music being made available on their flights.

According to the lawsuit, United is duplicating songs and videos, then installing the new copies to servers located on the plane, all without paying. Sony says they were in contact with United before the suit was filed, letting them know that they need the proper licenses, but nothing was ever done.

Sony wants to literally stop the music with an injunction, plus is seeking airline profits and statutory damages.

Marisa Mendez

Source: Billboard