DeLuca Case Against SiriusXM Gets Clarity

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December 14, 2012 (12:00 pm) Spencer

Last week I notified SiriusBuzz Premium members of some new litigation against the company.  The new cases at the time were a patent case and DeLuca v. SiriusXM.  Since then another patent case has been foiled and we now have more clarity on the DeLuca matter.

DeLuca is an employee of SiriusXM and acts as a producer.  She alleges that SiriusXM does not treat gender equally in the workplace and that sexual orientation is also at issue.  Below are excerpts from the legal filing:

1. As the Nation’s only satellite radio provider, SiriusXM Radio presents itself to the public as a company with fair-minded and progressive values. But behind the studio door it engages in illegal practices — paying women producers less and treating them worse than male producers, facilitating and condoning blatant gender and sexual orientation-based discrimination, and retaliating against those who dare to complain about such discrimination.

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SiriusXM Sued by Miami Police Relief and Pension Fund

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August 22, 2012 (9:20 am) Spencer

It never stops!  There will always be someone suing someone and SiriusXM is not immune.  The Miami Police Relief and Pension fund has filed a lawsuit alleging that the SiriusXM (NASDAQ:SIRI) board has not done enough to ward off the control attempts by Liberty Media (NASDAQ:LMCA). While papers are not yet available through the pacer… → Read More

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Liberty Media’s $1 Billion Court Victory Could Have Sirius Impacts

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June 28, 2012 (12:19 pm) Spencer

Liberty Media (NASDAQ:LMCA) has won a landmark decision in a court case dating back to 2002 which could put about $1 Billion into its coffers, and perhaps as much as $2 Billion if the Liberty request for interest is accepted! The case, which involves the sale of Liberty’s stake in USA Network to Vivende Universal… → Read More

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SiriusXM Responds to SoundExchange Request for Summary Judgement

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June 15, 2012 (10:48 am) Spencer

In a 30 page document filed with the court, Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) has officially responded to the request for Summary Judgement in a case that alleges consiracy against the royalty collection and distribution agency.  The battle is over alleged interference on the part of Sound Exchange and A2IM in Sirius XM trying to obtain direct deals… → Read More

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Summary Judgement in Favor of Sirius XM in Shenk Case

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June 7, 2012 (8:00 am) Spencer

Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) is on a winning streak of sorts when it comes to lawsuits.  In a preliminary ruling published on May 31st, Judge Rakoff found in favor of the defense and granted a summary judgement.  The decision has not yet had its written reasons published, but in essence the Shenk matter is now closed. … → Read More

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Liberty Request to Control SiriusXM Denied

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May 4, 2012 (9:38 pm) Charles LaRocca

Today the U.S. Federal Communications Commission dismissed Liberty Media’s request for the licenses that would have given John Malone control over SiriusXM. It turns out “40 is not the new 50.” Mark one down for Mel Karmazin and the SiriusXM shareholders on this one. Although, at is hard to call billionaire SiriusXM savior John Malone… → Read More

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Howard Stern Files Appeal in Lawsuit

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April 26, 2012 (8:00 am) Spencer

It certainly did not take long for attorney’s from the Stern camp to get the paperwork together to file an appeal.  The original lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice and was first reported here at SiriusBuzz.   following the decision by Juge Barbara Kapnick, Howard Stern expressed dismay at the judges ruling and vowed an appeal. Following… → Read More

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A Deeper Look at the Howard Stern Lawsuit

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April 18, 2012 (4:10 pm) Spencer

As was reported here on SiriusBuzz, Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) has scored a victory in the lawsuit filed by Howard Stern in the form of a summary judgment with prejudice issued by Judge Barbara Kapnick.  A dismissal with prejudice does not preclude Stern from appealing the decision, and Stern has vowed to do just that.  Anything… → Read More

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Howard Stern “Bummed” By Judges Decision – Vows Appeal

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April 17, 2012 (5:23 pm) Spencer

Yesterday we broke the news that Sirius XM had emerged victorious in the lawsuit filed by Howard Stern and his agent Don Buchwald.  The Judge in the matter, Barbara Kapnick, ruled in favor of Sirius XM’s request for summary judgment and dismissed the case with prejudice.  Contrary to rumors circling the Internet, Stern can, and… → Read More

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Court Dismisses Stern Suit With Prejudice

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April 16, 2012 (5:48 pm) Spencer

The news will certainly send shock waves through the media as Howard stern has just lost his epic battle with Sirius XM Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI).  The suit, filed over a year ago, had some tantalizing tid-bits of the history of the Howard Stern deal with Sirius, the merger with XM, and of course the massive… → Read More

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