Legal Question in Technology Law in Washington

Illlegal Internet downloaling

A minor downloads multiple tracks of music from an illegal website. Is the parent

liabe to civil sanctions?


Asked on 7/03/07, 9:33 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Johm Smith tom's

Re: Illlegal Internet downloaling

In most states parents are liable for the civil torts of their children. You should delete the downloads and ensure that this doesn't happen again or you could be deemed personally liable. That written, your chances of being sued are not as great as they were just recently. But that can change and this is not worth the risk.

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Answered on 7/03/07, 9:48 am


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