Legal Opinion
Capitol Records, Inc. v. Thomas-Rasset
District Court, D. Minnesota
Decided January 22, 2010No. Civil 06-1497 (MJD/RLE)PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OF LAW & ORDER
MICHAEL J. DAVIS, Chief District Judge.
I. INTRODUCTION
This matter is before the Court on Defendant’s Motion for a New Trial, Remittitur, and to Alter or Amend the Judgment [Docket No. 344] and Plaintiffs’ Motion to Amend Judgment. [Docket No. 342]
II. SUMMARY OF THE COURT’S OPINION
After long and careful deliberation, the Court grants in part and denies in part Thomas-Rasset’s motion and remits the damages award to $2,250 per song — three times the statutory minimum. The need for deterrence cannot justify a $2 million verdict for stealing and illegally distributing 24…
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