If you ignore a summons, it could potentially cost you millions

If you ignore a summons, it could potentially cost you millions

150 150 Cynthia Conlin

If you ever get served with a summons – never ignore it!  I just was able to avoid a client from getting default in a case where the Plaintiff was asking for $150,000 per infringement for 16 (allegedly) copyrighted works – a total of $2.4 million!  (I know!)  I don’t know if the court would have agreed to such an amount, which in my opinion is excessive and unconstitutional, but I don’t think anyone should be placed in a position to even have to argue whether it a $2.4 million judgment, obtained through default, was excessive.  Ignoring a summons can result in an enormous judgment – especially in the BitTorrent/illegal downloading cases!  Don’t do it!

If you ever receive a summons in a lawsuit,  you become legally obligated to respond.  Call an attorney!  If the case is in Florida, you can call my office at 407-965-5519, and I can let you know whether or not I can help.  If I can’t help you, I’ll try to point you to someone who can.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Cynthia Conlin

Cynthia Conlin is the lead attorney at the Law Office of Cynthia Conlin, P.A., an Orlando law firm focusing on assisting businesses and individuals with litigation needs.

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