Spotify has launched a joint lawsuit over the “theft” of 256 million music files, equating to 86 million songs from the streaming platform. Article continues after adThe lawsuit was filed on December 26, 2026, and publicized on January 16, 2026, as Music Business Worldwide first reported. Article continues after adSpotify Spotify is just one of the entities involved in the $13 trillion lawsuit. The caveat is in how Anna’s Archive functions. Article continues after adNonetheless, the lawsuit claims the impacted parties are “entitled to statutory damages in the amount of up to $150,000 for each work.” In other words, six-figures for each song, equating to the $13 trillion sum.