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Originally Posted by Toto
Davenport Lyons secured a default judgement against a woman for a similar claim, in a court that specifically deals with copyright infringements, and they got a default judgement because the defendant didn't turn up, nor had any legal representation on her behalf. That judgement was to the tune of £16,000........16 big ones, that's a down payment on a mortgage, if you can get one these days.
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Thing is you have to keep in mind that in this case there was no response from the woman at all. DL know that they would loose, without a shadow of a doubt, if the accused turned up. Even worse (for them), it would prove the had no case against anyone and set a president for the use of IP addresses and their claim that the person paying for the service is responsible for everything that happens on it.
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What we can see though is that DL mean business, and if they think the defendant can't afford a reasonable defence lawyer, or simply ignores the letters, then they know they could potentially secure a significant payout, by default.
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No, what is shows is that they have discovered an excellent scam. A letter costs, what, £1 to print and send to someone. It could potentially generate £600+ in return. No real evidence or court hearing required.
I have had three letters now, from three different companies. Refuted them all. Not heard anything more from any of them, except DL who currently owe me over £300 in costs.