Do I really have to provide a link to show open source software on trial in the US? You really never even heard of the SCO/IBM trial, for example? Almost unbelievable, till I remember who made the claim!
Still, there is no precedent. The case hasn't gone to trial and won't until next year--assuming their case isn't kicked out of court before then.
But look at who SCO has sued--Novell, AutoZone, and Daimler Chrysler. What have they accomplished?
Nothing--except being sued by Red Hat.
So, what you're saying is, you have only one example, and in your opinion, that constitutes a "mass"?