An Open Internet Law Casebook

Resource 5 . 7

8 minutes

London-Sire Records, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al.

Michael Risch

This case presents a differently framed test for piercing the veil of anonymity. Is it different than Columbia Insurance v. SeesCandy? Note that courts have required varying levels of case strength: 1. Good Faith Basis 2. Motion to Dismiss 3. Prima Facie Evidence 4. Summary Judgment Evidence What should the right level be?

United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

542 F. Supp. 2d 153

No. 04cv12434-NG

2008-03-31

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