I had a better idea, instead of collecting money through paypal to
DEFEND the case, why not just take a collection to PAY the 1400 Euro's
and be done with the whole problem.

Seems like he is only asking to reimburse the legal fees and not even
charging for use of the picture.....a fair deal indeed!

If everyone sent a couple euros it will all go away in very short
order.

Just let him know what you are doing and ask for a bit of time to raise
the money.

There is absolutely NO reason to boycott his business since he has done
no wrong at all.