$1 Billion Copyright Infringement Verdict Far Too Steep, Cox Says

The $1 billion copyright infringement jury verdict against Cox Communications (see 1912300025) is "wholly divorced from any possible injury to Plaintiffs ... or any conceivable deterrent purpose" and should be "substantially reduced" or Cox should get a new trial on damages, the cable ISP said in a docket 18-cv-00950 motion (in Pacer). It sought Friday a new trial in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Virginia. Music-label plaintiffs didn't comment Monday.