Ministry of Sound has filed a lawsuit against Spotify because the streaming service’s users are compiling playlists that mirror compilations from the global entertainment company.

Concerns were first raised last year when Ministry of Sound became aware of the inclusion of these playlists. The company notified Spotify and asked that they be removed, “but the music streaming service has repeatedly refused to take any action,” according to a press release.

Ministry of Sound is seeking a declaration that Spotify has ...