Sirius XM Music Plans
Allegations: Failing to include its “U.S. Music Royalty Fee” in advertised prices
October 2019: This case was remanded back to New Jersey state court.
July 2019: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-15778, D.N.J.)
June 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Sirius XM Satellite Radio for allegedly engaging in a deceptive bait-and-switch advertising scheme for its “Select Service” radio package by misleadingly advertising the price as $99 for three years when, according to plaintiffs, the actual price of the radio package is $68.34 for one year, bringing the actual total for three years to more than $200. (Parrella et al v. Sirius XM Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Sirius XM Satellite Radio et al, Case No. MERL00120719, New Jersey State Court – Mercer County)
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Allegations: Failing to include its “U.S. Music Royalty Fee” in advertised prices
June 2020: This case was voluntarily dismissed and the named plaintiff entered a settlement agreement that was reached in a related case, Alvarez v. Sirius XM Radio. 2018: A false…
July 2020: A federal judge preliminarily approved the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for January 25, 2021. For more information, go to https://www.lifetimesiriusxmsettlement.com/. June 2020: Plaintiffs filed…
2020: The named plaintiff in this case entered into a settlement agreement that was reached in a related case, Alvarez v. Sirius XM Radio. December 2018: The appeal was voluntarily…
Internet radio giant settles claims it billed consumers without their consent.