Larball Publishing Company, Inc. et al v. Lipa et al

  1. March 27, 2025

    Dua Lipa Beats Claim 'Levitating' Ripped Off 1979 Disco Song

    Grammy-winning singer Dua Lipa's chart-topping song "Levitating" did not infringe a 1979 disco song, a New York federal judge ruled Thursday, saying a combination of a descending chord progression and musical note in the older work wasn't protectable under copyright law.

  2. August 08, 2023

    Dua Lipa Can't Wiggle Out Of 'Levitating' Copyright Suit

    Singer Dua Lipa cannot escape a copyright infringement suit over her chart-topping song "Levitating," a New York federal judge ruled Tuesday, finding that the authors of a 1979 disco song have pled "just enough facts" to allege the Grammy-winning pop star's 2020 hit is strikingly similar to their work.

  3. March 07, 2022

    Dua Lipa Draws Another Copyright Suit Over 'Levitating'

    Singer Dua Lipa was hit with a second copyright suit this month over the chart-topping hit "Levitating," facing claims the song's writers and producers lifted a "signature" 1980s melody for the track and its remixed version featuring rapper Da Baby.