A Swedish composer is taking legal action against a former employer over unpaid royalties from songs streamed over 100 million times. The composer generated over 2.7 million Swedish krona (approximately $260,000 USD) in streaming revenue for the company. Despite this success, the company only provided a standard monthly salary and failed to distribute any royalty payments. The Swedish union, Unionen, is pursuing the case on behalf of the composer. News of the lawsuit was first reported by Dagens Nyheter. The composer alleges a breach of contract regarding revenue sharing from the commercially successful music. The case highlights potential issues regarding artist compensation in the streaming era.
