New Jersey Hit with 44 New Lawsuits from Strike 3 Holdings and Malibu Media

Strike 3 Holdings and Malibu Media filed 44 new file-sharing lawsuits in New Jersey against unnamed internet subscribers. Strike 3 Holdings filed 28 suits, while Malibu Media took 3 days to file 16 additional lawsuits. These lawsuits are virtually identical and all allege foreign investigators monitored BitTorrent activity and identified each IP address as downloading several of the Plaintiffs' adult films. Strike 3 Holdings owns the rights to Vixen, Tushy, Blacked, and Blacked Raw and Malibu Media owns the rights to X-Art.  There seems to be no end to the lawsuits as unsuspecting internet subscribers find themselves caught up in what Judge Lamberth of Washington, DC described as a "high tech shakedown" where the Plaintiffs treat the court system "as an ATM." Although separate companies, both Plaintiffs operate in the same way. Because the Plaintiffs do not know who downloaded the films, they sue a "John Doe" identified only through the IP address. They then subpoena the internet service provider to discover the name of the internet subscriber. Usually the defendant first finds out about the lawsuit when they receive a letter from their ISP to notify them about the subpoena and the possibility to file a motion to quash to stop the release of their identity. These notices are serious. If you do not respond, the ISP is obligated to provide your identity to the Plaintiff, which allows them to serve you with a summons and complaint. Once you are served, you typically have 21 days to respond in Federal court. Although downloading through BitTorrent may feel commonplace, the lawsuits against alleged downloaders are serious and represent potentially thousands of dollars in damages per infringement. When multiple infringements are alleged, damages granted by the court can easily escalate into 10's or 100's of thousands of dollars. This makes an early and effective defense against these suits all the more important. For more information on what these lawsuits mean for internet subscribers, please check out our FAQ section. Many defendants also wish to defend anonymously because federal civil lawsuits are generally public record and easily searchable. For those who wish to minimize the suit's effect on their private and professional lives, it is vital they retain counsel without delay. If you have received a notice in one of these cases, please don’t hesitate to call me immediately at 888.801.8681. If calling after-hours, please leave a message; I do return calls after-hours. I have years of experience defending file-sharing lawsuits and can help you achieve the best outcome possible. I have defeated several copyright plaintiffs in lawsuits around the U.S.; I also fought Malibu Media in their first trial. I’ve represented over 600 defendants in both settling and litigating file-sharing lawsuits. I’ve written a subpoena defense guide for your information, as well. I look forward to speaking with you and helping you put this matter behind you. Please don’t hesitate to call. 888.801.8681. Yours, Leonard French STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 100.8.66.67 case 2:18-cv-16584 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 108.50.166.122 case 2:18-cv-16585 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 148.74.227.45 case 2:18-cv-16570 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 173.61.123.185 case 1:18-cv-16566 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 173.70.191.181 case 2:18-cv-16586 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 173.70.57.143 case 3:18-cv-16595 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 173.71.88.194 case 1:18-cv-16565 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 24.184.52.253 case 2:18-cv-16572 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 24.187.129.156 case 2:18-cv-16573 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 24.191.208.173 case 2:18-cv-16574 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 24.38.194.134 case 2:18-cv-16575 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 24.44.48.217 case 2:18-cv-16576 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 24.46.8.112 case 2:18-cv-16578 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 47.16.179.79 case 2:18-cv-16579 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 47.20.123.94 case 3:18-cv-16594 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 67.84.71.241 case 2:18-cv-16580 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 68.199.132.206 case 2:18-cv-16582 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 69.142.83.146 case 1:18-cv-16561 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 72.76.115.80 case 2:18-cv-16587 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 72.82.254.27 case 3:18-cv-16596 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.193.202.14 case 3:18-cv-16589 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.197.235.18 case 1:18-cv-16562 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.197.252.16 case 1:18-cv-16563 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.29.94.70 case 2:18-cv-16567 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 76.116.105.139 case 2:18-cv-16568 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 76.116.4.83 case 1:18-cv-16564 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 76.117.194.125 case 3:18-cv-16591 filed 2018-11-29 STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 76.117.94.168 case 3:18-cv-16593 filed 2018-11-29 [/su_list][/su_spoiler] MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 100.35.53.53 case 3:18-cv-16500 filed 2018-11-28 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 100.8.158.89 case 3:18-cv-16501 filed 2018-11-28 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 108.35.234.92 case 2:18-cv-16502 filed 2018-11-28 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 142.105.59.127 case 2:18-cv-16504 filed 2018-11-28 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 173.63.127.80 case 2:18-cv-16508 filed 2018-11-28 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 173.63.24.67 case 2:18-cv-16510 filed 2018-11-28 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 174.57.211.180 case 1:18-cv-16549 filed 2018-11-29 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 174.57.4.11 case 1:18-cv-16551 filed 2018-11-29 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 69.114.248.217 case 2:18-cv-16552 filed 2018-11-29 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 69.248.252.160 case 1:18-cv-16553 filed 2018-11-29 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 71.187.75.239 case 2:18-cv-16555 filed 2018-11-29 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 71.58.46.138 case 3:18-cv-16666 filed 2018-11-30 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 71.59.67.248 case 3:18-cv-16667 filed 2018-11-30 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.160.179.101 case 1:18-cv-16669 filed 2018-11-30 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.198.240.23 case 1:18-cv-16670 filed 2018-11-30 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 96.235.183.96 case 3:18-cv-16671 filed 2018-11-30 [/su_list][/su_spoiler]