Sirius XM Can’t Yet Ditch Proposed Class Action Over Pricing

By Editorial Team

An Oregon federal judge on Tuesday refused to toss a proposed class action claiming Sirius XM concealed a royalty charge from subscribers, ruling that the subscribers have adequately alleged they did not know about the fee or the true cost of their subscription when they signed up.

The ruling came after subscribers accused Sirius XM of failing to disclose a music royalty fee that was added to subscription prices. The subscribers claimed they were unaware of this additional charge and the true cost of their subscriptions at the time of signing up.

The judge’s decision to allow the proposed class action to proceed signifies a potential legal battle for Sirius XM as they face allegations of deceptive pricing practices.

The case involves multiple law firms representing the parties, including Ballard Spahr, Hattis Law, and Jones Day. Sirius XM Radio Inc. is the defendant in the lawsuit, which is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon under the oversight of Judge Michael H. Simon.

As the legal proceedings unfold, the outcome of this class action lawsuit could have significant implications for Sirius XM and potentially impact how companies disclose pricing information to consumers.

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