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I received a letter from "d.gill sperlein" :I am an attorney representing Io Group,Inc.,Recently,your Internet access account was used to illegally distribute an unauthorized copy of an Io Group movie using the eDonkey2000(ED2K) network.........Io group offers to settle its claims against you for $1875.00 nonnegotiable............(discovered at 68.126.62.231 on 5/14/2010 09:59 pm).the photos of letter:https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3zEzjJ0c_XHnlFvs_lniaB_LXGa0aFoLVcjvXmO-QtU?feat=directlinkhttps://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lKnrCgs7FDTrxvMhzvKySR_LXGa0aFoLVcjvXmO-QtU?feat=directlink I'm afraid that it will cost more to defend myself than to pay pre settlement fees, What is your advice?
Optional Information: State/Country relating to Question: California Already Tried: I try to find more information...I really have no idea what to do.
Hello,The law firm and the lawsuit are authentic. If you did the deed, then you could be liable for statutory damages of $750 to $30,000 per copy distributed, if the distribution was negligent -- or up to $150,000 if distribution was willful. If the distribution was accidental, the amount could be as low as $200. 17 U.S.C. § 504.You could also be liable for the attorney's fees and costs, necessary to obtain a judgment against you, plus your own attorney's fees and costs. There are also criminal prosecution possibilities, but they are not within the scope of this lawsuit. That would be a matter for the U.S. Department of Justice, and such prosecutions are rarely brought against individuals who have done a single act of copyright infringement.The question that you have to ask yourself is whether or not it's worth it to fight the lawsuit -- but, also whether or not you did the deed?Because if you did not, then you would probably be entitled to attorney's fees and costs against the plaintiff. 17 U.S.C. § 505. The decision is yours -- because only you know the truth -- at least, for now.Hope this helps.
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thank you for your help,I payed the settlement fee. the story is end, they win. I don't have time to make choose. they can get what they want from me because they know what will happen next but I don't. I will always remember this. thank you again,my friend.sorry for my English :)
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