Judge Dismisses Universal Music Group Vault Fire Lawsuit
Major label scores big legal win in dispute over alleged damages sustained in 2008 blaze
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Label will offer financial assistance to its musicians and songwriters and directly support the Recording Academy’s relief fund
Just two of five original class representatives left in suit over damages sustained in 2008 blaze
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“We will not be distracted from completing our work, even as the plaintiffs’ attorneys pursue these baseless claims,” Universal Music Group spokesperson says