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PAY-PER-VIEW PROBLEMS
 August 28, 2017

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The lawsuit accuses Showtime of “unlawful trade practices and unjust enrichment” due to the
issues existing with the pay-per-view broadcast.

The fight was made available to purchase online through ShowtimePPV.com as well as
UFC.tv, but both services were hit with serious outages throughout the event. The main HOT TOPICS
event between Mayweather and McGregor was actually delayed so that issues could be
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The lawsuit filed in Oregon alleges that Showtime was ill prepared for the pay-per-view (http://www.mmaweekly.com/dana-
broadcast to air online and the result was “grainy video, error screens, buffer events, and white-jon-jones-could-have-been-
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(https://www.mmaweekly.com/watch-the-mayweather-vs-mcgregor-post-fight-press-
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“Defendant intentionally misrepresented the quality and grade of video consumers would see
using its app, and knowingly failed to disclose that its system was defective with respect to Dana White Wants Tougher Anti-
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mayweather-mcgregor-streams-1033373), are seeking actual damages or $200 in statutory
damages, whichever is greater. The fight cost $99.99 for the high definition broadcast via
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were directed back to the point of purchase on Saturday night for any potential refunds due
to the problems with the pay-per-view broadcast.

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