“It’s a Scandal! It’s an Outrage!”
An Oklahoma mother, Debbie Foster, was sued by the RIAA in 2004 for illegally downloading music. – “Lonely Room” -
The RIAA claimed that her internet account was used to share files – “Kansas City” – and offered to settle for $5,000. – “I Cain’t Say No” -
Braver of bears and tornadoes, Mrs. Foster decided to take her chances in court and ‘rassle the RIAA like a rattlesnake in a coal mine. -”People Will Say We’re In Love” – She asked for the RIAA to provide the specific dates and files that were downloaded, – “Pore Jud is Daid” – and when they failed to do so, filed a motion for a summary judgment. – “Laurey Makes Up Her Mind”-
- “All Er Nuthin’” -The RIAA cut and run, – “The Surrey With the Fringe On Top” -and the judge awarded Debbie attorney fees this July.
“Oh What a Beautiful Mornin’
“RIAA Loses in File Sharing Case” [ArsTecnica]







Kick ass! All hail Debbie Foster for calling their bluff.
Damn you to hell, Consumerist! Now I’ll have “The Farmer and the Cowman” running through my head for the rest of the day!
Man thats some uplifting butta.
…..Here, here. I request that this be filed for following up, and see if the RIAA actually pays off, or stalls indefinitely…
What with all this hot weather I didn’t think hell hath frozen over…but I guess it did. Go Justice! Boo RIAA!