Monster Energy loses bid to void Beastie Boys verdict

Coral Williamson

A judge has refused to throw out the verdict against Monster Energy in the high profile Beastie Boys case, which has cost the energy drink company $1.7 million in damages.

The lawsuit ended after an eight-day trial in June this year, after Monster Energy admitted to infringing the Beastie Boys song licenses. However, the company has sought to void the jury verdict.

Last week, US district judge Paul Engelmayer criticised Monster representative Nelson Phillips for failing to seek permission ...

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