Latest Status of Eight Mile Style vs. Meta Lawsuit

1. Lawsuit Overview

• Eight Mile Style (Eminem’s publishing company) filed a copyright infringement lawsuit on May 30, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (Case No. 2:25-cv-11618).Saunders & Silverstein LLPJustia Dockets & Filings

• The complaint targets 243 of Eminem’s songs, alleging unauthorized storage, reproduction, and distribution across Meta’s platforms—including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp—through features like Original Audio and Reels Remix.People.comLos Angeles TimesFinance MonthlyBloomberg Law

• Eight Mile Style seeks statutory damages of $150,000 per song, totalling approximately $109 million, as well as actual damages, lost profits, a jury trial, and a permanent injunction.People.comThe Economic TimesSaunders & Silverstein LLPFinance Monthly

2. Meta’s Position

• Meta claims to have “licenses with thousands of partners globally” and operates an “extensive global licensing program.” It says it negotiated licenses with Eight Mile Style in good faith before the lawsuit was filed.Los Angeles TimesSaunders & Silverstein LLPBloomberg Law

• The company has not yet filed a formal answer to the complaint (as of the most recent update).Saunders & Silverstein LLPpiracymonitor.orgJustia Dockets & Filings

3. Court Procedural Timeline

• On July 28, 2025, the court issued a stipulated order extending Meta's deadline to respond. The new due date for Meta’s answer or responsive pleadings is September 18, 2025.Justia Dockets & Filings

• As of early September, Meta had not yet filed its answer.Saunders & Silverstein LLPpiracymonitor.org

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What to Expect Next

• The answer is due imminently—Meta must respond by September 18, 2025.

• Following Meta’s response, the case is expected to proceed into either:

  • Discovery, where both parties exchange evidence,

  • Early motions (e.g., motions to dismiss or narrow the claims),

  • Or settlement talks, which are deemed likely given the stakes and complexity of litigation.Saunders & Silverstein LLPLaw360

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Summary Table

Aspect	Details
Plaintiff	Eight Mile Style (Eminem’s publishing company)
Defendant	Meta Platforms, Inc. (incl. Instagram & WhatsApp)
Claims	Copyright infringement: direct, inducement, contributory, vicarious
Damages Sought	$150K per song × 243 songs ≈ $109M; includes actual damages, lost profits, permanent injunction
Trial Type Requested	Jury trial
Court	Eastern District of Michigan (Case 2:25‑cv‑11618)
Meta’s Answer Due	September 18, 2025 (stipulated extension)
Current Status	Awaiting Meta’s answer; no other filings yet
Likely Next Steps	Meta’s response → discovery or motions → possible settlement

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In Summary

As of early September 2025, the case is in a holding pattern—waiting for Meta’s formal response by September 18. Once that filing is made, the litigation will begin in earnest. It’s a pivotal moment.