$19,462 for Two Stolen Shots- Way to go!!!

[LBaldwin]

Well the decision is in On Chris Gergerson's case against a defendant for two stolen images. He represented himself and reaped the reward. Way to stick by your Guns Chris!!

The story is on Carolyn Wright's website www.photoattorney.com (http://www.photoattorney.com)

And the final decision is here
http://www.photoattorney.com//Gregerson%20v.%20Vilana.pdf

Let this be a lesson to those who are having issues with stolen images and copyright infringment situations. Sometimes it pays to do it the right way.

[Dork Knight]

I think cosworth has a recent thread on this, but way to go to the chap with defending himself.

Edit: here's the other thread;
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=459629

[ivan_drago]

I'm not sure why he didn't go for part of defendant's profits in addition to statutory damages, the award could've been much higher. All in all, good for him.

[T2000]

You have to pick, that's why. Pertinent statutory language:

"...the copyright owner may elect, at any time before final judgment is rendered, to recover, INSTEAD of actual damages and profits, an award of statutory damages..."

[EnronRocks]

Just bought her e-book, and I am waiting for its arrival.

Big win, thats all I have got to say.