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Getty Images Letter Forum / So I indemified a former client...
« on: November 06, 2008, 01:49:37 AM »
I indemnified my client to the tune of $850. It was originally $1400 that Getty demanded from him, but I took the responsibility and contacted Getty on behalf of my client. I explained my case that the photo was obtained from a "free" photo site 7 years ago and that I routinely purchase from Getty and their subsidiary IStock Photo (Why would I steal?). I pointed this out to them in hopes that they could see that it was unintentional as I am a client of theirs. In gratitude they shaved off $550. Gee thanks Getty.
The only reason I paid the fee is that I was worried because my client wanted to get their own attorney involved to fight it. My concern at the time is that Getty might win and that I could have been sued by my client for what Getty wanted, plus their attorney fees.
Because of this I no longer buy stock photos from them, however it's getting harder since they are buying up competing libraries every year.
I assume I am out the money I paid Getty? These bastards need to be stopped.
The only reason I paid the fee is that I was worried because my client wanted to get their own attorney involved to fight it. My concern at the time is that Getty might win and that I could have been sued by my client for what Getty wanted, plus their attorney fees.
Because of this I no longer buy stock photos from them, however it's getting harder since they are buying up competing libraries every year.
I assume I am out the money I paid Getty? These bastards need to be stopped.