Fred Durst Sues Universal

ByMark Leader

Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group, claiming he is owed millions in unpaid royalties.

The suit filed in California federal court accuses the record label of implementing a policy that was “deliberately designed” to conceal royalties from artists and “keep those profits for itself.”

Durst claims that he’s never received any royalties from Universal throughout his career, despite the fact that the band has sold over 45 million units. He and his bandmates are seeking $20 million in damages.

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