The file-sharing site was shut down in January meaning that thousands of people lost access to data on Megaupload servers.

The closure was called for by US law-enforcement agencies, which said Megaupload had violated copyright law.

The court case will be heard in Virginia, US and is being brought by the Electronic Frontier Foundation which is acting on behalf of Megaupload user Kyle Goodwin.

Mr Goodwin works as a cameraman, filming high school sports events and used the file-sharing service ...