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The streaming music service Spotify has been accused of using artists’ music “without a license and without compensation” in a $1.6 billion dollar lawsuit, according to a story on CNN.com.

The suit was filed by Wixen, which handles copyright management for artists such as Tom Petty, The Doors, Neil Young and Missy Elliot.

More than 10,000 songs are listed in the suit, according to CNN. Wixen is seeking $150,000 per song.

For more on the story, click here.

Tom Petty of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers seen at KAABOO 2017 at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web1_AP_17261236467831-1.jpg.optimal.jpgTom Petty of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers seen at KAABOO 2017 at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)