JOURNAL ARTICLE

Beastie Boys, UMG Settle Lawsuits Against Chili's Over 'Sabotage' Ads.

  • Published In: Claims Journal, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stempel, Jonathan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the settlement of lawsuits between the Beastie Boys, Universal Music Group (UMG), and Brinker International, the parent company of Chili's, over the unauthorized use of the song "Sabotage" in social media advertisements. The lawsuits were filed in federal courts in Manhattan and Dallas, with the terms of the settlement remaining undisclosed. The Beastie Boys objected to a Chili's video that they claimed used significant portions of "Sabotage" and featured characters resembling the band members. The group has a history of protecting their intellectual property, as highlighted by a previous legal victory against Monster Beverage in 2014. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Claims Journal. 2025/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185365683
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