LaLiga’s court action against NordVPN failed, and a judge declined to impose a fine after the service provider refused requested account blocks. The ruling leaves no penalty in place for NordVPN over the blocked measures sought by LaLiga.
Court Rejects LaLiga’s Bid for Penalties
The case concerned LaLiga’s attempt to obtain enforcement against NordVPN. The court found that NordVPN’s refusal to implement the requested blocks was not grounds for a monetary sanction.
The court did not order a fine against NordVPN.
The Dispute Focused on Requested Blocking
LaLiga sought measures requiring NordVPN to block access linked to the disputed content. NordVPN did not comply with the blocking requests, and LaLiga pursued legal consequences.
No Fine Issued
In the decision, the court refused to impose a financial penalty. The outcome means LaLiga’s enforcement effort ended without the sanction it requested.
What This Means for the Parties
The ruling directly affects LaLiga’s strategy to compel VPN blocking. It also limits NordVPN’s liability in this matter under the terms pursued in the case.
The court outcome turns on the lack of a basis for a fine.
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