«Breaking News» Music companies sue at-home fitness craze Peloton for unauthorized use of songs

Music publishers have sued Peloton, claiming that the at-home fitness company used songs in its streaming spin classes without permission.

A group of several music publishers filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, seeking $150million over 'Peloton's callous and flagrant prior and ongoing infringement.'

The lawsuit says that Peloton failed to secure proper rights to songs by artists such as Drake, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Kanye West to use in its streaming classes.

In a statement, Peloton told DailyMail.com that it had just received the complaint and was still evaluating it, but insisted that the company has 'great respect' for musicians.

Peloton users subscribe to a catalog of streaming spin classes, and follow along on the stationary bike's screen. A lawsuit alleges the company uses music without permission

'Peloton has great respect for songwriters and artists. In fact, we have partnered with each of the major music publishers, record labels and performing rights organizations, and many leading independents,' the statement said. 

'We have also invested heavily to build a best-in-breed reporting and licensing system to support our partners and provide our members with a world-class fitness experience,' the company added.

Founded in 2012 in New York, Peloton has raised $1billion in venture funding, and is rumored to be seeking an IPO at a valuation of $4billion.

The company sells luxury stationary bikes for $2,245, and a subscription to its catalog of streaming spin classes costs $39 a month. 

The lawsuit alleges that the music used in those classes has been a major factor in the company's success.

The suit claims that Peloton failed to secure 'a synchronization license for a single one of those songs' used in its classes. 

The 10 music publishers include Big Deal Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Ole, Peermusic, Pulse Music Publishing, Reservoir, The Richmond Organization, Round Hill, Royalty Network and Ultra Music. 

The company sells luxury stationary bikes (above) for $2,245, and a subscription to its catalog of streaming spin classes costs $39 a month

The publishers call the fitness company a 'textbook willful infringer'.

'Peloton fully understood what the copyright law required, having entered into sync licenses with certain other copyright holders,' the plaintiffs claim.

The publishers allege that Peloton chose to 'trample [their] rights by using their musical works for free and without permission.' 

David Israelite, chief executive of the National Music Publishers' Association, a trade group representing the plaintiffs, in a statement said music was responsible for much of Peloton's business success.

'We look forward to getting music creators what they deserve,' he said.

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A group of several music publishers filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, seeking $150million over ‘Peloton’s callous and ...

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