District Court, N.D. New York November 2, 1995, 3:94-cv-01290 (Newchannels Corp. v. Koplik)

MEMORANDUM-DECISION and ORDER

McAVOY, Chief Judge.

I. BACKGROUND

In this action, plaintiff NewChannels Corporation was awarded a judgment by default against defendant James Koplik, who failed to defend against allegations that he used electronic decoders to obtain cable television without authorization and intended to sell said decoders for private gain.