Judge Issues Tentative Ruling in Favor of SFC
6 days ago
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- #Vizio-case
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- Judge Sandy N. Leal will consider Software Freedom Conservancy's motion for summary adjudication in the Vizio case.
- The tentative ruling favors SFC, stating Vizio has a duty to provide complete and corresponding copylefted source code for the TV purchased by SFC.
- A direct contract was formed when SFC's systems administrator requested the source code, obligating Vizio to provide it.
- Alternative grounds for SFC being a third-party beneficiary were tentatively rejected by the court on procedural grounds.
- The hearing is scheduled for today at 10am Pacific time, with options to attend in person or virtually via Zoom for Government.
- Virtual attendees may need to turn on cameras initially for identification, and SFC's case is listed as number 11.