Can I sue TalkTalk over lost film downloads?
LEAD CASE
Q Now that TalkTalk has closed its TV store (Issue 670, page 8), I can’t access around 75 films I bought. I’ve not been offered any compensation, which I’m furious about. Can I sue TalkTalk for removing this content?
Gerald Schafer
A Gerald could take TalkTalk to the small claims court, but we doubt it would be worthwhile because there’s no case law or precedent about losing digital content.
Legally, TalkTalk has done nothing wrong. When Gerald downloaded films and TV programmes through the store, he
