SiriusXM Bid to Drop Class Action Lawsuit Over Hidden Fees Fails
A federal judge has refused to throw out a class action lawsuit against SiriusXM, which accuses the satellite broadcaster of hiding a 21.4% “U.S. Music Royalty Fee” from subscribers, originally raised by four Oregon residents in June 2024.
The plaintiffs allege that SiriusXM engaged in a deceptive pricing scheme, falsely advertising its music plans at lower prices than it actually charged, violating Oregon’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act (UTPA) and breaching its duty of good faith and fair dealing.
- SiriusXM filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit in April 2025, arguing it was filed too late.
- The company also claimed it should be denied as moot since it changed its advertising practices to include “all-in pricing” due to a new California law.
The lawsuit asserts that SiriusXM’s actions were deceptive and in violation of Oregon law.
Author summary: SiriusXM faces lawsuit over hidden music royalty fees.