The RIAA and other members of the music industry that brought the challenge against Napster allege that Napster is aware that its facilities are used to infringe copyright and hope to receive $100,000 in damages for each work that has been infringed. They have requested a hearing with Judge Patel on 1st October, but no trial date has been set.
Earlier this week, Napster’s new CEO Konrad Hilbers said that the cost of downloading files through its proposed subscription services should be as little as $5 per month.