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Cox Appeals $1B Verdict, Challenges ISP Liability Rules

9/2/2025

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Cox Communications has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a $1 billion verdict related to customer piracy.
The company argues that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should not be held liable for user actions and warns of negative impacts on internet access.
The case originates from a 2018 lawsuit by record labels alleging Cox failed to disconnect repeat infringers.
Cox maintains it did not promote infringement and asserts that Congress should define ISP responsibilities, not the courts.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments from both Cox and the record labels regarding liability.

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Cox Communications has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a $1 billion verdict related to customer piracy.
The company argues that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should not be held liable for user actions and warns of negative impacts on internet access.
The case originates from a 2018 lawsuit by record labels alleging Cox failed to disconnect repeat infringers.
Cox maintains it did not promote infringement and asserts that Congress should define ISP responsibilities, not the courts.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments from both Cox and the record labels regarding liability.