Re: Garden Design

**"Christopher P. Lindsey" topica.com@spamfodder.com>**

> As the bad word spread, the company learned of this and filed suits against
> everyone involved for a total of $15 million in damages. The company cited
> damaged computer systems, loss of sales, loss of reputation, severe anxiety,
> etc.
> The court ruled in favor of the company and various fines were doled out.
> The hacker paid approximately $4500, which was half the cost of repairs.
> Other individuals paid lesser amounts. Everyone had attorneys fees, and
> everyone lost in the end.

Hi Lon,

   Just to clarify, the matter hasn't actually been settled in court
   yet.  Several individuals did settle out of court to avoid the hassle
   and legal costs.

   So there hasn't been a legal precedent yet, but it proves that you 
   still have to watch what you say or, right or wrong, you might be
   in for more than you bargained.

   Here's a couple of articles about the Aquatic Plants Digest lawsuit:

      http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2002/04/04/aquatic_plants/index.html
      http://www.msnbc.com/news/734035.asp?0na=x23125G0

Chris
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