Joe Hand Sues 2 Ariz. Bars for Pirated Showings of 2022 Boxing Match

Two Arizona bars pirated a boxing match for which Joe Hand Promotions had exclusive commercial distribution rights, alleged the plaintiff in filings in U.S. District Court for Arizona in Phoenix Wednesday. El Pueblo Restaurant, Phoenix, illegally showed the Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol match on May 7, 2022, said the complaint (docket 2:23-cv-00762), and El Rodeo Restaurant & Cantina also showed the match without authorization, said Joe Hand's complaint (docket 2:23-cv-00766) against the Payson, Arizona, bar. The video distributor seeks statutory damages of up to $110,000 for each willful Communications Act Section 605 violation for unauthorized publication or use of communications, or $60,000 for each willful violation of Section 553, unauthorized reception of cable service. The plaintiff also seeks attorneys’ fees and legal costs.