Industry Jul 3, 2026
PRS Wins Appeal Against Dave Rowntree's Lawsuit
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
PRS has successfully defeated a class action lawsuit brought by Blur drummer Dave Rowntree concerning black box royalties. The Court of Appeal upheld the previous decision by the Competition Tribunal, which had refused to certify the class action.
Although PRS emerged victorious in the legal battle, the organization incurred approximately £1.8 million in costs associated with the case. This ruling concludes the significant legal challenge initiated by Rowntree and his litigation funders against the collecting society. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.
Although PRS emerged victorious in the legal battle, the organization incurred approximately £1.8 million in costs associated with the case. This ruling concludes the significant legal challenge initiated by Rowntree and his litigation funders against the collecting society. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.