DirecTV, Inc. v. Haupert

DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS

GOODSTEIN, United States Magistrate Judge.

Introduction

DIRECTV, Incorporated (“DIRECTV”) operates a satellite broadcast system to deliver digital television programming to customers throughout the United States. (ComplV 2.). To prevent the unauthorized interception of its signals, DIRECTV has employed various encryption measures at a substantial cost. (Compl.lffl 2-3, 12-22.). DIRECTV claims that Haupert purchased nine satellite signal theft devices from EQ Stuff, an internet based company, and has used or sold a number of those devices.…