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Class Action Lawsuit Against Spammer

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the eggs-bacon-and-50-dollars-please dept.

sfjoe writes "California-based spammer eTracks is being sued by the law firm, Morrison and Foerster (who have a very cool homepage). M & F's press release says they are "...seeking other relief, including attorneys' fees and statutorily authorized damages of $50 for each email delivered in violation of the law, up to $25,000 per day". California's anti-spam law has already held up under appeals court scrutiny so this may very well be a major setback to the spam industry." I think spammers should be forced to pay by donating an organ for each forged header.

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  1. We'll Get These Mofos! by andyf · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Morrison & Foerster (MoFo, www.mofo.com) said, "We're Gonna Get These Mofos! Err, not us, MoFo, but those Mofo Spammers..."

    Yes, they really call themselves MoFo!

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  2. Stupid joke by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I think spammers should be forced to pay by donating an organ for each forged header.

    Personally, I would prefer if they donated pianos.

  3. statutory damages by satchel42 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I believe the $50/spam figure is specified in the California law, not an "actual" damages figure computed by valuing the resources lost to each spam message. Similarly the $25k/day is a statutory cap imposed on the damage award.

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  4. !!!! Enlarge your penis !!!! by FylB · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Get mine.

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