The Google Book Settlement has been denied

“In the end, I conclude that the ASA is not fair, adequate, and reasonable.”

Herewith, the Google Book Settlement is denied.

From the Docket Text:

“OPINION: In the end, I conclude that the ASA is not fair, adequate, and reasonable. As the United States and other objectors have noted, may of the concerns raised in the objections would be ameliorated if the ASA were converted from an “opt-out” settlement to an “opt-in” settlement. I urge the parties to consider revising the ASA accordingly. The motion for final approval of the ASA is denied, without prejudice to renewal in the event the parties negotiate a revised settlement agreement. The motion for an award of attorneys’ fees and costs is denied, without prejudice. The Court will hold a status conference on 4/25/2011, at 4:30 p.m. in Courtroom 11A of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Courthouse. (Status Conference set for 4/25/2011 at 04:30 PM in Courtroom 11A, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Denny Chin.) (Signed by Judge Denny Chin on 3/22/2011) (tro)”

  • To read the decision please see: http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/cases/show.php?db=special&id=115

For more information please see:

  • http://cepic.org/news/blog/2011/03/google_book_settlement_rejected
  • http://cepic.org/news/blog/2011/03/district_court_new_york_rejects_google_book_settlement