Not sure if I'm misunderstanding you or you misunderstood me. I think it is important to list sources for photos. I just don't check to see if the photo is Public Domain or is under copyright.
It is possible. I had an acquaintance that won several lawsuits over copyright infringement.
RE: 5 Reasons Why EVERYONE Should Name Sources On Steemit (Preventing Plagiarism And Mis-information).