United States Second Circuit

Where an alleged violation of the Federal Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. section 605(a), arises from the use of a cable-signal descrambling device, a violation occurs each time a device is purchased and installed, and, in the absence of proof of actual damages, those liable are adjudged jointly and severally liable for one award of statutory damages.

Appellate Information

• Decided 03/20/2002
• Published 03/20/2002

Judges

• JON O. NEWMAN, Circuit Judge., Before:  WALKER, Chief Judge, NEWMAN and CALABRESI, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Second Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellees:
  
• Jonathan J. Einhorn, New Haven, Conn., on the brief, for defendants-appellants., Marilyn B. Fagelson, Murtha Cullina, LLP, New Haven, Conn., on the brief, for plaintiff-appellee.