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27 new Malibu Media lawsuits in Pennsylvania for December

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After a short break, Malibu Media is back with new lawsuits in Pennsylvania over alleged illegal downloading. Pennsylvania was the location of the landmark Bellwether trial where Malibu Media successfully obtained $2,250 per infringement. Since then, the nation has seen approximately 5,000 lawsuits filed on behalf of this one plaintiff, alone.

Defendants in the newest of these Malibu Media lawsuits can expect to begin receiving notices of the subpoenas from their service providers in the middle of December, just in time for the holidays. These subpoenas seek the subscribers’ names and addresses. Plaintiffs typically use the identities to pursue settlements or further litigation.

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 a ton of experience in file-sharing lawsuits and can help you achieve the best outcome possible. I’ve represented over 350 defendants in both settling and litigating Malibu Media 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

The 11 new Malibu Media lawsuits in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania are:
  • 2:15-cv-06333-TJS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 11/27/15
  • 2:15-cv-06334-GAM MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 11/27/15
  • 2:15-cv-06335-RBS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 11/27/15
  • 2:15-cv-06336-JS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 11/27/15
  • 2:15-cv-06337-CMR MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 68.80.134.5 filed 11/27/15
  • 2:15-cv-06338-WB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 68.84.106.58 filed 11/27/15
  • 2:15-cv-06339-LFR MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 11/27/15
  • 2:15-cv-06340-JP MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 11/27/15
  • 2:15-cv-06341-NIQA MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 11/27/15
  • 2:15-cv-06342-LDD MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 11/27/15
  • 2:15-cv-06343-JS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 76.124.180.238 filed 11/27/15
The 16 new Malibu Media lawsuits in the Middle District of Pennsylvania are:
  • 1:15-cv-02268-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 174.55.105.129 filed 11/25/15
  • 1:15-cv-02272-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 174.59.126.244 filed 11/25/15
  • 1:15-cv-02273-SHR Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 174.60.174.217 filed 11/25/15
  • 1:15-cv-02275-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address filed 11/25/15
  • 1:15-cv-02276-WWC Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 50.164.57.64 filed 11/25/15
  • 1:15-cv-02278-CCC Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 71.173.142.138 filed 11/25/15
  • 1:15-cv-02279-JEJ Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 71.207.69.220 filed 11/25/15
  • 1:15-cv-02280-JEJ Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 71.207.91.117 filed 11/25/15
  • 1:15-cv-02282-CCC Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 73.52.100.14 filed 11/25/15
  • 1:15-cv-02283-WWC Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 98.237.18.58 filed 11/25/15
  • 3:15-cv-02267-RDM Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 174.54.130.199 filed 11/25/15
  • 3:15-cv-02274-JMM Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 174.60.185.181 filed 11/25/15
  • 4:15-cv-02270-JEJ Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 11/25/15
  • 4:15-cv-02271-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 11/25/15
  • 4:15-cv-02277-JEJ Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 11/25/15
  • 4:15-cv-02281-CCC Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 11/25/15

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109 new Pennsylvania Malibu Media lawsuits (June-September 2015)

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Malibu Media, LLC, owner of the X-Art.com adult website, continues to file a record-setting number of lawsuits around the United States, taking advantage of copyright laws which currently favor plaintiffs. In Pennsylvania, 109 new lawsuits were filed between June and September of 2015, including 67 in the Eastern District and a surprising 42 in the Middle District (Harrisburg and York area, mostly).

Defendants in the newest of these Malibu Media lawsuits can expect to begin receiving notices of the subpoenas from their service providers in the middle of September, if they haven’t already. These subpoenas seek the subscribers’ names and addresses. Plaintiffs typically use the identities to pursue settlements or further litigation.

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 a ton of experience in file-sharing lawsuits and can help you achieve the best outcome possible. I’ve represented over 350 defendants in both settling and litigating Malibu Media 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

The 67 new Eastern District of Pennsylvania Malibu Media lawsuits are:
  • 2:15-cv-04410-JHS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 08/07/15
  • 2:15-cv-04411-GAM MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 08/07/15
  • 2:15-cv-04412-CDJ MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 08/07/15
  • 2:15-cv-04413-JP MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 108.36.235.23 filed 08/07/15
  • 2:15-cv-04414-TJS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 108.52.139.104 filed 08/07/15
  • 2:15-cv-04415-PBT MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 08/07/15
  • 2:15-cv-04416-SD MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 08/07/15
  • 2:15-cv-04417-MSG MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 74.109.21.225 filed 08/07/15
  • 2:15-cv-04418-ER MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 96.245.196.144 filed 08/07/15
  • 2:15-cv-04420-RB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 08/07/15
  • 2:15-cv-04421-CDJ MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 08/07/15
  • 2:15-cv-04422-JCJ MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 08/07/15
  • 2:15-cv-04423-RBS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 72.94.185.235 filed 08/07/15
  • 2:15-cv-04424-RB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 71.224.32.178 filed 08/07/15
  • 2:15-cv-04425-JP MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 08/07/15
  • 2:15-cv-04947-LDD MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.30.78.23 filed 09/02/15
  • 2:15-cv-04948-MAK MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 72.94.212.27 filed 09/02/15
  • 2:15-cv-04949-TJS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 09/02/15
  • 2:15-cv-04950-SD MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 09/02/15
  • 2:15-cv-04951-GJP MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 09/02/15
  • 2:15-cv-04952-JD MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 09/02/15
  • 2:15-cv-04953-NIQA MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 09/02/15
  • 2:15-cv-04954-LFR MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 09/02/15
  • 2:15-cv-04955-JD MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 09/02/15
  • 2:15-cv-04956-MMB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 09/02/15
  • 2:15-cv-04957-CMR MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 76.98.179.254 filed 09/02/15
  • 2:15-cv-04958-TON MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 76.124.162.228 filed 09/02/15
  • 2:15-cv-05227-WB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 50.144.1.14 filed 09/18/15
  • 2:15-cv-05228-MSG MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 173.49.89.182 filed 09/18/15
  • 2:15-cv-05229-MSG MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 09/18/15
  • 2:15-cv-05230-LFR MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 09/18/15
  • 2:15-cv-05231-LFR MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 09/18/15
  • 2:15-cv-05232-TJS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 09/18/15
  • 2:15-cv-05233-JD MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 96.245.14.236 filed 09/18/15
  • 2:15-cv-03235-NIQA MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/09/15
  • 2:15-cv-03236-MSG MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/09/15
  • 2:15-cv-03237-RB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 173.49.96.233 filed 06/09/15
  • 2:15-cv-03239-WB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/09/15
  • 2:15-cv-03240-RB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/09/15
  • 2:15-cv-03241-RB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 06/09/15
  • 2:15-cv-03242-ER MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 06/09/15
  • 2:15-cv-03243-GP MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 68.82.196.111 filed 06/09/15
  • 2:15-cv-03244-CMR MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 71.162.246.242 filed 06/09/15
  • 2:15-cv-03245-WY MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/09/15
  • 2:15-cv-03246-MSG MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/09/15
  • 2:15-cv-03247-TJS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 96.245.155.172 filed 06/09/15
  • 2:15-cv-03248-ER MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 98.115.70.57 filed 06/09/15
  • 2:15-cv-03447-LDD MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 69.253.200.27 filed 06/19/15
  • 2:15-cv-03448-MMB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 71.225.132.29 filed 06/19/15
  • 2:15-cv-03449-CMR MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/19/15
  • 2:15-cv-03450-CMR MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/19/15
  • 2:15-cv-03451-BMS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/19/15
  • 2:15-cv-03462-AB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/19/15
  • 2:15-cv-03463-JD MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.188.33.192 filed 06/19/15
  • 2:15-cv-03464-ER MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 76.98.12.48 filed 06/19/15
  • 2:15-cv-03470-TJS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/19/15
  • 2:15-cv-03471-PD MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/19/15
  • 2:15-cv-03472-CMR MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/19/15
  • 2:15-cv-03491-TON MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/19/15
  • 2:15-cv-03598-SD MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 67.165.13.206 filed 08/05/15
  • 2:15-cv-03600-JS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/26/15
  • 2:15-cv-03601-JD MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/26/15
  • 2:15-cv-03602-NIQA MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/26/15
  • 2:15-cv-03603-MAK MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 108.16.13.52 filed 06/26/15
  • 2:15-cv-03604-CDJ MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 68.82.173.27 filed 06/26/15
  • 2:15-cv-03605-WB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/26/15
  • 5:15-cv-03599-EGS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 06/26/15
The 42 new Middle District of Pennsylvania Malibu Media lawsuits are:
  • 1:15-cv-01124-JEJ Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 174.54.155.96 filed 06/09/15
  • 1:15-cv-01127-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 174.55.100.69 filed 06/09/15
  • 1:15-cv-01128-WWC Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 174.55.144.29 filed 06/09/15
  • 1:15-cv-01129-SHR Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 174.55.233.190 filed 06/09/15
  • 1:15-cv-01130-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 174.60.167.48 filed 06/09/15
  • 1:15-cv-01131-CCC Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned to IP Address 73.175.148.98 filed 06/09/15
  • 1:15-cv-01132-SHR Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned to IP Address 73.175.71.138 filed 06/09/15
  • 1:15-cv-01133-CCC Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 98.111.105.248 filed 06/09/15
  • 1:15-cv-01134-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 98.235.21.118 filed 06/09/15
  • 1:15-cv-01135-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned to IP Address 98.237.28.27 filed 06/09/15
  • 1:15-cv-01206-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/19/15
  • 1:15-cv-01207-JEJ Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/19/15
  • 1:15-cv-01208-SHR Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/19/15
  • 1:15-cv-01209-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/19/15
  • 1:15-cv-01210-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/19/15
  • 1:15-cv-01211-CCC Malibu Media, LLC v. John Does subscriber assigned IP address 174.55.86.149 filed 06/19/15
  • 1:15-cv-01212-CCC Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 174.59.125.122 filed 06/19/15
  • 1:15-cv-01213-JEJ Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 71.207.101.217 filed 06/19/15
  • 1:15-cv-01214-JEJ Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 174.60.204.219 filed 06/19/15
  • 1:15-cv-01215-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 174.59.15.55 filed 06/19/15
  • 1:15-cv-01217-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/19/15
  • 1:15-cv-01218-CCC Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/19/15
  • 1:15-cv-01219-SHR Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/19/15
  • 1:15-cv-01220-CCC Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 71.207.33.36 filed 06/19/15
  • 1:15-cv-01221-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 71.207.30.159 filed 06/19/15
  • 1:15-cv-01234-SHR Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 98.235.133.140 filed 06/23/15
  • 1:15-cv-01702-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 98.235.231.217 filed 09/01/15
  • 1:15-cv-01708-YK Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 72.70.176.7 filed 09/01/15
  • 1:15-cv-01710-JEJ Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 71.207.73.189 filed 09/01/15
  • 1:15-cv-01716-CCC Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 174.55.155.255 filed 09/01/15
  • 1:15-cv-01717-CCC Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 174.54.101.46 filed 09/01/15
  • 1:15-cv-01719-SHR Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 108.11.202.41 filed 09/01/15
  • 3:15-cv-01703-MEM Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned to IP address 73.52.94.247 filed 09/01/15
  • 3:15-cv-01704-MEM Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 09/01/15
  • 3:15-cv-01705-RDM Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 73.187.15.122 filed 09/01/15
  • 3:15-cv-01707-MEM Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 73.175.208.90 filed 09/01/15
  • 3:15-cv-01711-UN3 Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 09/01/15
  • 3:15-cv-01713-RDM Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 174.59.182.152 filed 09/01/15
  • 4:15-cv-01709-MWB Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 09/01/15
  • 4:15-cv-01712-MWB Malibu Media, LLC vs. John Doe filed 09/01/15
  • 4:15-cv-01714-MWB Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 09/01/15
  • 4:15-cv-01715-MWB Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 09/01/15

 

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Malibu Media lawsuit failures – aka: You can fight Malibu and win

 

"Before us in this copyright infringement action are cross- motions for summary judgment. Because we find that the plaintiff has failed to (1) make a prima facie case of copyright infringement and (2) show that evidence allegedly spoliated was relevant to its claim, we will deny plaintiff's motion for summary judgment and grant defendant's pro se motion for summary judgment."
Case 14-1280 E.D.P.A.

Hello everyone. It’s been a little while since the last Malibu case update. I’ve been quite busy helping people both settle and litigate Malibu cases.

This post is to update you on two recent, notable cases where the reach of Malibu Media lawsuits has been limited by the courts. In any federal civil case, the parties are entitled to certain amount of discovery of relevant evidence, governed, of course, by the judge. In the past, judges have granted Malibu very broad discovery, often allowing depositions and evidence gathering from friends and family.

Here are two cases where the judge chose tighter limits:

The first case is out of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. You may recall that Malibu Media’s first “trial” was held in the very same district. Judge Stewart Dalzell ruled on cross summary judgement motions that Malibu had not found any evidence of actual infringement and granted the pro se defendant’s motion against Malibu. The case is number 14-1280.

This confirms that Malibu does have to prove the evidence exists in order to prove their case. Malibu cases can be won; defendants, under the right circumstances, can confidently challenge their case and make Malibu prove their claims.

The second case, which everyone is writing about, is remarkable for the fact that Judge Katherine Forrest, SDNY, has limited the discovery of evidence to just the defendant, and not the defendant’s family and neighbors. In discovery of evidence, judges have the discretion to grant broad discovery and/or set limitations on it. Judge Forrest ruled that Malibu’s accusation limits who they can pursue, and that pursuit of the defendant through deposing his family and neighbors amounts to harassment/embarrasment. The discovery was denied. This doesn’t end the case, but it means judges are watching.

So, lessons learned:

  1. You *can* fight Malibu Media lawsuits. Should you? That’s where you will need individual legal advice.
  2. Fighting the lawsuit doesn’t mean Malibu Media automatically gets access to your friends and family. This, too, is where you will need competent representation.

If you or someone you know has received notice of a Malibu Media lawsuit, please call me immediately at 888-801-8681. I will be happy to speak to you myself and discuss your options. I charge fair, flat rates for most of my services, and work with my clients who need hourly representation to make the matter as affordable as possible.

Thank you for reading, and,  as always, I am,
Yours, truly,
Leonard French, Esq.