Dienel says that "Sorry" contains "unique characteristics of the female vocal riff" from her original song, as well as other musical similarities. She claims that she tried to contact Bieber in December of 2015, but he never responded. Dienel's lawsuit asks that Bieber no longer play the song, and pay an unspecified amount of money.

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The FADER has reached out to representatives for Justin Bieber, White Hinterland, and Skrillex for comment.