Supreme Court Hears Internet Provider’s Appeal in $1 Billion Copyright Infringement Case

A federal appeals court previously held that an internet provider could be held liable if it failed to cut off individual infringers.

The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Nov. 10, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

The U.S. Supreme Court grappled on Dec. 1 with internet service provider Cox Communications’ appeal of a $1 billion jury verdict. Music labels won the verdict over music piracy that Cox’s customers allegedly committed.

The piracy complained of often takes place when internet users access peer-to-peer file-sharing protocols such as BitTorrent.