Licensed Sports Broadcast • Unlicensed Intercept • Vicarious Liability • Damages

J & J Sports Prod., Inc. v. Hackett, PICS Case No. 17-1455 (E.D. Pa. Sep. 6, 2017) Robreno, U.S.D.J. (18 pages).

Broadcast licensor entitled to statutory damages for unlawful signal intercept where business' purchase of residential license instead of commercial license evidence reckless disregard, as business had previously purchased commercial licenses from licensor. Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment granted.