DMCA takedowns technically are legal actions, as: > (f)Misrepresentations.—Any person who knowingly materially misrepresents under this section— (1)that materi

DMCA takedowns technically are legal actions, as: > (f)Misrepresentations.—Any person who knowingly materially misrepresents under this section— (1)that material or activity is infringing, or (2)that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, shall be liable for any damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, incurred by the alleged infringer, by any copyright owner or copyright owner’s authorized licensee... In practice, as far as I know nobody has ever been prosecuted or civilly sued under this section of the DMCA. Maybe this will be the first case to do so.