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Linkin Park Wants Ex-Bassist’s Lawsuit Tossed Out, Arguing He Can’t Sue Them ‘Decades’ Later

Linkin Park wants its ex-bassist's lawsuit over "Hybrid Theory" songs tossed, saying Kyle Christner's claims exceed the statute of limitations.

“Christner has never been paid a penny for his work with Linkin Park, nor has he been properly credited, even as defendants have benefitted from his creative efforts,” his lawyers wrote in the lawsuit. In addition to Shinoda, the lawsuit also named Linkin Park’s other living members ( Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson and Joseph Hahn), as well as its business entity, Machine Shop Entertainment, and the band’s label, Warner Records. Even for the never-before-released songs, Linkin Park says Christener missed his window: “The Box Set was released in October, 2020; this action was filed on November 8, 2023 — over three years later.”

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