http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40812560/ns/technology_and_science-security/
SAN FRANCISCO — Daniel Balsam hates spam. Most everybody does, of course. But he has acted on his hate as few have, going far beyond simply hitting the delete button. He sues them.
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He has racked up well in excess of $1 million in court judgments and lawsuit settlements with companies accused of sending illegal spam.
His courtroom foes contend that Balsam is one of many sole practitioners unfairly exploiting anti-spam sentiments and laws. They accuse him of filing lawsuits against out-of-state companies that would rather pay a small settlement than expend the resources to fight the legal claims.
“He really seems to be trying to twist things for a buck,” said Bennet Kelley, a defense lawyer who has become Balsam’s arch nemesis over the years in the rough-and-tumble litigation niche that has sprung up around spam.
‘Unfairly exploiting the laws’? Well boo-freakin’-hoo!
A lawyer complaining about somebody “exploiting the laws”? That’s what lawyers do all the time! If this lawyer was doint the same thing (to enrich himself) he’d be a crusader for humanity! Lawyers never cease to amaze me!
I think I have a new hero.
I’m shocked, shocked! to find that gambling is going on in here!