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business-and-legal4 days ago•2 min saved

NC Judge Orders Raleigh Wedding Photographer to Pay $1.7M After Failing to Deliver Services

A North Carolina judge has ordered Holly Christina Photography to pay nearly $1.7 million in refunds and civil penalties after the company failed to deliver paid-for wedding photos and videos to hundreds of clients. The ruling follows a default judgment motion by the state Attorney General, who cited over 220 consumer complaints and the owners' failure to comply with previous court orders to return footage or issue refunds. The owners, Holly and Christopher Ayscue, were barred from accepting future advance payments and must deliver all remaining assets to clients.

via WRAL|

#attorney-general #business-and-legal #consumer-protection

legal-and-tech11 days ago•22 min saved

US Court Awards Nintendo $4.5M in Default Judgment Against Former Reddit Mod

A US federal court has ordered James Williams, a former Reddit moderator known as 'Archbox,' to pay Nintendo $4.5 million in damages for distributing pirated Switch games. The ruling, issued on September 23, 2026, is a default judgment because Williams failed to respond to the lawsuit filed in June 2024. The court also issued a permanent injunction requiring Williams to shut down all online 'pirate shops' and disable accounts on platforms like Reddit, Discord, and Telegram. The damages reflect the statutory maximum of $150,000 per title across 30 specific games, including 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' and 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.'

via TechPowerUp|

#copyright-infringement #default-judgment #legal-and-tech

legal12 days ago•16 min saved

Federal Court Awards Nintendo $4.5M in Default Judgment Against Former Reddit Mod

A US federal court has awarded Nintendo of America $4.5 million in damages against James Williams, a former Reddit moderator known as 'Archbox,' for distributing pirated Nintendo Switch games. The ruling, issued on September 23, 2026, is a default judgment because Williams failed to respond to the lawsuit filed in June 2024. The court also issued a permanent injunction requiring Williams to shut down all online 'pirate shops' and disable accounts on platforms like Reddit, Discord, and Telegram. The damages reflect the statutory maximum of $150,000 per title across 30 games, including 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' and 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.'

via techpowerup.com|

#copyright #default-judgment #legal

legal13 days ago•11 min saved

Nintendo Secures $4.5M Default Judgment Against Former Reddit Moderator Archbox

A US federal court has awarded Nintendo of America $4.5 million in damages against James Williams, known online as 'Archbox,' in a copyright infringement case. The ruling, issued by Judge Lauren King in the Western District of Washington, is a default judgment because Williams failed to respond to the lawsuit filed in June 2024. The court also issued a permanent injunction requiring Williams to immediately shut down all online 'pirate shops' and disable social media accounts used to distribute pirated Nintendo Switch games. The damages reflect the statutory maximum of $150,000 per title across 30 alleged infringements, including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Nintendo tracked Williams down via his Reddit activity and a Nintendo repair account, leading to the initial cease-and-desist and subsequent litigation.

via Nintendo Wire|

#copyright-infringement #default-judgment #legal

legal-and-gaming13 days ago•1 min saved

US Court Awards Nintendo $4.5M in Default Judgment Against Former Reddit Moderator

A US federal court has awarded Nintendo of America $4.5 million in damages against James Williams, a former moderator of the r/SwitchPirates subreddit. The default judgment stems from Williams' failure to respond to a lawsuit filed in June 2024. The court ordered Williams to immediately shut down online 'pirate shops' and issued a permanent injunction barring him from distributing any pirated Nintendo games. Nintendo sought $150,000 for each of 30 alleged infringements, including titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The judge noted that Williams' inaction, despite hiring a lawyer for a separate subpoena, supported the maximum damages award. This ruling follows Nintendo's broader legal efforts against piracy, including previous cases against Gary Bowser and the Yuzu emulator.

via Eurogamer.net|

#copyright-infringement #default-judgment #legal-and-gaming

legal14 days ago•2 min saved

US Court Orders Former Reddit Mod to Pay Nintendo $4.5M for Switch Piracy

A US federal court awarded Nintendo of America $4.5 million in damages against James Williams, a former Reddit moderator known as 'Archbox,' for distributing pirated Switch games. The default judgment, issued on September 24, 2026, follows Williams' failure to respond to the lawsuit filed in June 2024. The court ordered him to shut down online 'pirate shops' and prohibited him from distributing Nintendo software or hardware. The award reflects $150,000 per violation across 30 copyrighted titles, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Luigi’s Mansion 3.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#copyright #default-judgment #legal

technology15 days ago

Nintendo Secures $4.5M Default Judgment Against Former Reddit Mod for Switch Piracy

Nintendo of America has been awarded $4.5 million in damages by a US federal court in its lawsuit against James Williams, known online as 'Archbox.' The ruling, issued on September 24, 2026, is a default judgment because Williams failed to respond to the legal action. The court ordered Williams to immediately disable access to all online shops he operated that distributed pirated Nintendo Switch games. Nintendo originally filed the suit in June 2024, alleging Williams facilitated the distribution of thousands of unauthorized game copies through various 'Pirate Shops.'

via Nintendo Everything|

#copyright-infringement #default-judgment #nintendo

legal15 days ago•2 min saved

Court Orders Piracy Moderator to Pay $4.5M and Shut Down Digital Stores

A US court awarded Nintendo $4.5 million in damages against a former Reddit moderator who distributed pirated Switch games, ordering him to immediately cease all operations of his online shops.

via Aftermath|

#copyright-infringement #default-judgment #legal

entertainment7 months ago•13 min saved

Rourke Loses L.A. Home to Eviction After Rent Dues Near $60K

A Los Angeles County court granted a landlord a default judgment against actor Mickey Rourke, canceling his Drexel Avenue lease and forfeiting the rental agreement after he fell about $59,100 behind on three-bedroom rent. The landlord proved proper notice and Rourke’s failure to respond to the lawsuit, enabling eviction. The home near The Grove—built in the 1920s and once occupied by Raymond Chandler—has now forfeited the lease. A GoFundMe raised roughly $90,000 for Rourke, though he said he wasn’t involved; his manager later acknowledged organizing the fundraiser.

via rollingstone.com|

#default-judgment #entertainment #eviction

technology8 months ago•5 min saved

Shadow Library ordered to purge WorldCat data, but compliance unlikely

A federal judge granted a default judgment against Anna’s Archive in favor of OCLC, ordering the shadow library to delete all WorldCat data, stop scraping, and refrain from using or distributing the data. With Anna’s Archive largely nonresponsive and having lost its .org domain, observers expect little chance of compliance as the case continues over remaining claims and potential further actions against hosting services to remove WorldCat data.

via Ars Technica|

#annas-archive #default-judgment #oclc

sports11 months ago•1 min saved

Jorge Masvidal awarded $5M in lawsuit over Diaz fight payment

Jorge Masvidal was awarded over $5 million in a default judgment against Fanmio for unpaid earnings related to his fight with Nate Diaz, after Fanmio failed to pay the arbitration award. Masvidal initially agreed to a purse of up to $7 million but was only paid $1 million, leading to the lawsuit. Diaz also filed a separate lawsuit against Fanmio for unpaid fight earnings, with arbitration awards in his favor as well.

via MMA Fighting|

#default-judgment #fanmio #jorge-masvidal

technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Nintendo Seeks $4.5 Million in Lawsuit Over Switch Piracy

Nintendo is seeking $4.5 million in damages from Switch pirate James 'Archbox' Williams after he failed to respond to legal proceedings, leading to a default judgment in Nintendo's favor. The case involves allegations of widespread piracy and distribution of unauthorized Nintendo Switch games, with Nintendo actively pursuing legal action to combat piracy and protect its intellectual property.

via Nintendo Life|

#damages #default-judgment #lawsuit

legal1 year ago•1 min saved

Trevor Bauer awarded $310K in sexual assault case default judgment

Trevor Bauer was awarded nearly $310,000 in a default judgment against Lindsey Hill, who falsely claimed she received money from him as part of a settlement related to sexual assault allegations, violating their agreement. Bauer sought damages and attorneys' fees, citing Hill's history of false claims, and the court ordered her to pay for breaching the settlement terms.

via NBC 7 San Diego|

#defamation #default-judgment #legal

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Trevor Bauer Wins $310,000 in Sexual Assault Case

Trevor Bauer was awarded nearly $310,000 in a default judgment against Lindsey Hill for breaching their 2023 settlement agreement by making false claims about receiving money from him, following allegations of sexual assault and related legal disputes.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#default-judgment #lawsuit #settlement

law-and-justice2 years ago•5 min saved

Federal Magistrate Exposes Systemic Destruction of Evidence in West Virginia Jail Case

A federal magistrate has recommended default judgment in a class-action lawsuit against the Southern Regional Jail in West Virginia, citing the intentional destruction of evidence by state corrections officials. The magistrate found that paper records of grievances and investigations were intentionally destroyed, and called the officials' behavior "disturbing" and "arrogant." Default judgment, if granted, would leave only the financial award to be determined. The judge's scathing order highlights the defendants' disregard for discovery rules and their failure to preserve evidence, leading to the loss of critical information concerning the well-being of individuals in custody.

via WCHS|

#class-action-lawsuit #default-judgment #evidence-destruction