Cumulus Media Faces Copyright Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Use of Storm Chaser’s Video

Cumulus Media Faces Copyright Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Use of Storm Chaser’s Video

By Editorial Team

A videography company has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Cumulus Media Inc., alleging that one of its country music stations used a professional storm chaser’s video on social media without proper authorization or compensation. The legal action comes as Cumulus Media Inc. recently declared bankruptcy with plans to reduce its debt by $600 million.

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, accuses Cumulus Media Inc.’s country music station of unlawfully featuring the storm chaser’s video on its social media platforms. The complaint highlights that the video was used without the necessary permissions, violating the copyright of the videography company.

The legal proceedings are being handled by the Sanders Law Group on behalf of the videography company. The case has been categorized under sections related to Intellectual Property, Environmental, and Media & Entertainment law.

Cumulus Media Inc. is facing legal repercussions as a result of the alleged copyright infringement, with the lawsuit seeking damages for unauthorized use of the storm chaser’s video. The company’s bankruptcy filing and debt reduction plan add a layer of complexity to the legal battle.

As the case unfolds in court, both parties will have the opportunity to present their arguments and evidence regarding the unauthorized use of the video. The outcome of the lawsuit could have significant implications for Cumulus Media Inc. and the videography company involved.

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Cumulus Media Faces Copyright Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Use of Storm Chaser’s Video

About Shaina Lumish

Corporate Counsel, Renesas Electronics America Inc. | USA

About Shaina Lumish

Sasha Tan is the founder and CEO of Favful, a TripAdvisor-like platform for beauty products. As a serial entrepreneur, she started her first F&B business in Singapore at age 21. She is also well-versed in growing internet businesses as the former founding team member and VP of the online grocery delivery start-up, HappyFresh. Backed by Segnel Ventures, Gobi Partners, and 500 Startups before its official launch, Favful is now present in three countries, works with 20,000 beauty advisors, partners with over 2,000 brands, and covers more than 40,000 products to date.