Justin Bieber, Skrillex Sued For Copyright Infringement

Dienel, who performs as White Hinterland, filed suit against the two performers and their publishing companies, Universal Music and co-writers in federal court in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday. The suit claims “Sorry” uses a vocal riff from her song “Ring the Bell.”

Representatives for Bieber and Skrillex didn’t immediately return requests for comment Friday.

Dienel’s song was released on her album Baby in 2014 on the independent record label Dead Oceans. Dienel’s lawsuit said her attorney sent a letter to Bieber’s lawyer and manager explaining the infringement but they didn’t respond.

Dienel is asking for unspecified damages and attorney’s fees.