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State of New York v. Intermix Media, Inc.
Date: 06-16-2005
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Unknown
Court: The Court In Which This Case Was Filed is unknown: New York
Plaintiff's Attorney:
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, Albany, New York
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
The State of New York sued Intermix Media, Inc. for surreptitiously installing software on computers without the knowledge of consent of the owners of the computers. The State alleged that Intermix fraudulently added "adware" that delivered pop-up advertisements or similar promotions by offering free screen savers or other products that, when accepted, would download the adware. New York sought to enjoin Intermix from engaging what it alleged were deceptive trade practice acts.
Intermix claimed that it voluntarily quit distributing its adware, toolbar and "redirect" programs that automatically redirect users to an advertising page.
About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New York v. Intermix Media, Inc.?
The outcome was: Settled for a reported $7.5 million.
Which court heard State of New York v. Intermix Media, Inc.?
This case was heard in The Court In Which This Case Was Filed is unknown: New York, NY. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in State of New York v. Intermix Media, Inc.?
Plaintiff's attorney: New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, Albany, New York. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was State of New York v. Intermix Media, Inc. decided?
This case was decided on June 16, 2005.