Industry Aug 27, 2026
Sony Music Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
In short
The complaint states that Kroger disclosed advertising costs of approximately $1.18 billion in 2025.
Originally published by
Music Business Worldwide
Sony Music has filed a lawsuit against Kroger, the parent company of Ralphs, alleging copyright infringement in social media advertisements. The complaint details that Kroger reported approximately $1.18 billion in advertising expenditures for the year 2025.
This legal action centers on the unauthorized use of copyrighted material in Kroger's promotional content. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.