RIAA vs *.*.*.*
Is an ip-address enough evidence to sue a person for downloading copyrighted material? Recent cases suggest that the RIAA and the MPAA will need more evidence than that. And that’s certainly a good thing if you take into account how many people share the same ip, or leave their Wifi unsecured.
The RIAA bailed on a case in early July when an Oklahoma mother stood up to the RIAA and challenged their evidence of wrongdoing. Faced with the possibility of losing if the case went to trial, the RIAA motioned to have the case dismissed, and it was dismissed with prejudice. Ms. Foster, the mother in question, was declared the "prevailing party" and the RIAA had to pay her legal fees.
Regarding what the RIAA can and cannot sue for, let's simply say this: the RIAA can launch a suit for just about any reason. One should not confuse the ability to sue people with the likelihood of prevailing. The RIAA can and will sue more people based on IP evidence. Whether they succeed is quite another matter.
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