University of Toronto reaches settlement for $1-million in damages from tutoring company
The University of Toronto has settled a copyright infringement lawsuit against the Easy Group tutoring companies for $1 million in damages.Summary
The University of Toronto has reached a settlement with the Easy Group tutoring companies, which provide services for Mandarin-speaking students. A consent judgment issued by the Federal Court of Canada confirms that the Easy EDU companies infringed the university's copyright and that of three named professors: Robert Gazzale, Lisa Kramer, and Ai Taniguchi. The settlement requires the companies to pay $1 million in damages, plus HST and interest. The judgment also permanently restrains the companies from using U of T course materials without authorization. The university argues that unauthorized use of course materials, such as reproducing outlines, slides, and assignments, can violate academic integrity rules. The settlement includes an injunction preventing Easy EDU from further use of U of T course materials. The university stated that proceeds from the case will fund student academic supports.
(Source：Google News)