Legal Question in Product Liability in Virginia
Barb slips into Tonya�s office and downloads a copy of Tonya�s new software on a USB device she has with her. Barb plans to offer the software to Applesauce, Macro Software�s main competitor. How does this area of property, contract, tort, and criminal law apply to the facts?
Asked on 1/28/10, 12:41 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gary Mims
Sickels, Frei & Mims
I assume Tonya works for Macro Software and the stolen software was Macro's? Barb's act is theft and Applesauce would be the recepient of stolen property and maybe a co-conspirator in the theft. Barb would be liable for damages to Macro, Applesauce could be enjoined from using it and possibly also liable (depending on the facts)
Answered on 2/02/10, 3:38 pm