The Beastie Boys are nearing a settlement in their lawsuit against Chili's Grill & Bar, which accused the restaurant of copyright infringement regarding a social media ad parodying their iconic "Sabotage" video. The band claimed the ad misled consumers into believing they endorsed Chili's. Alongside the Beastie Boys, Universal Music Group also pursued legal action against Brinker International for similar unlicensed use of music in multiple commercials, which has now settled. Details of the Beastie Boys' impending agreement remain undisclosed, but a formal dismissal is anticipated by July 7.
The Beastie Boys reached an imminent settlement regarding their lawsuit against Chili's for copyright infringement, stemming from a parody ad related to their song "Sabotage."
The band claimed the ad falsely suggested their endorsement of Chili's, seeking significant damages and restrictions on the use of their music in advertisements.
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