Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe8:26-cv-00183

What This Case Means If You Received a Notice

Strike 3 Holdings filed this case against a “John Doe” defendant — identified only by an IP address — alleging BitTorrent downloads of its adult film content. After filing, Strike 3 asks the court for permission to subpoena the internet service provider behind that IP address to learn the subscriber's name and address.

This case was filed on January 23, 2026. Strike 3 typically obtains its ISP subpoena within two to six weeks of filing, which means the subscriber in this case likely received (or will receive) an ISP notice around February 6, 2026 to March 6, 2026. The ISP letter usually gives you about 30 days before your identity is disclosed to Strike 3's lawyers — that window is when an attorney can do the most for you.

An IP address identifies an internet connection, not a person. Roommates, family members, guests, or even a neighbor on your Wi-Fi could be behind the alleged activity. That is one of several reasons these cases can often be resolved confidentially and without your name ever appearing in the public record.

California is one of the most heavily targeted states for Strike 3 Holdings lawsuits, with dozens of new cases filed each month across the Central, Northern, and Southern Districts.