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27 new Malibu Media lawsuits in Pennsylvania in March/April 2016

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UPDATE (4/15): Two additional Malibu Media cases were filed on 4/13. They have been added to the list at the end of the post.

ORIGINAL:

Malibu Media continues to file a record-setting number of copyright lawsuits, with 433 new cases already filed in 2016 as of this writing (4/7).

Fifteen of those lawsuits have already been kicked out of California.

But 27 new Malibu Media lawsuits target Pennsylvania residents in file-sharing lawsuits alleging copyright infringement.

The lawsuits are filed and maintained by Attorney Chris Fiore, of Fiore & Barber, of Center Valley, PA, but the ringleader of X-Art.com’s lawsuit scheme is Attorney Keith Lipscomb and his firm in Miami, FL.

The lawsuits seek statutory damages, which can vary from $750 per infringement to $150,000 per infringement. Previous Malibu Media judgements have varied from $750 to $22,500 per infringement.

If you or someone you know has received notice of a Malibu Media of other file-sharing lawsuit, please don’t hesitate to call, even after-hours, at 888-801-8681. I have a ton of experience against Malibu Media, including defending one of the first defendants in the first trial in the country.

Please read this subpoena and summons guide for some clarity on some basic information. I will be able to help you understand exactly what’s going on and help you move forward.

Yours,
Leonard French

The 29 new Malibu Media lawsuits in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania are:
  • 2:16-cv-01045-RK MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 03/04/16
  • 2:16-cv-01046-CDJ MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 03/04/16
  • 2:16-cv-01047-NIQA MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 108.2.146.66 filed 03/04/16
  • 2:16-cv-01048-CMR MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 03/04/16
  • 2:16-cv-01049-CMR MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 50.200.93.250 filed 03/04/16
  • 2:16-cv-01050-MMB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 03/04/16
  • 2:16-cv-01051-NIQA MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 03/04/16
  • 2:16-cv-01052-GEKP MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 03/04/16 closed 04/04/16
  • 2:16-cv-01053-TJS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 69.253.1.121 filed 03/04/16
  • 2:16-cv-01054-MSG MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 69.253.154.156 filed 03/04/16
  • 2:16-cv-01055-JD MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 03/04/16
  • 2:16-cv-01056-MSG MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 03/04/16
  • 2:16-cv-01057-GEKP MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 71.225.230.187 filed 03/04/16
  • 2:16-cv-01058-ER MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 71.162.174.33 filed 03/04/16
  • 2:16-cv-01561-BMS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 04/05/16
  • 2:16-cv-01562-SD MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 04/05/16
  • 2:16-cv-01563-CMR MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 173.59.45.102 filed 04/05/16
  • 2:16-cv-01564-AB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 173.49.57.168 filed 04/05/16
  • 2:16-cv-01565-MMB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 04/05/16
  • 2:16-cv-01566-WB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE filed 04/05/16
  • 2:16-cv-01567-AB MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 100.14.87.134 filed 04/05/16
  • 2:16-cv-01568-GJP MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 71.225.234.95 filed 04/05/16
  • 2:16-cv-01570-JP MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 04/05/16
  • 2:16-cv-01571-MAK MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 04/05/16
  • 2:16-cv-01572-RK MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE filed 04/05/16
  • 2:16-cv-01573-PD MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 68.82.88.94 filed 04/05/16
  • 2:16-cv-01574-TJS MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 68.81.105.93 filed 04/05/16
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE  2:16-cv-01785 04/13/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC v. DOE  2:16-cv-01786 04/13/2016

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15 Malibu Media lawsuits dismissed in California due to untimely filings

J. Alsup denies subpoenas in 3:15-cv-06075-WHA and others
J. Alsup denies subpoenas in 3:15-cv-06075-WHA and others

FightCopyrightTrolls.com reports that Malibu has recently lost fifteen lawsuits in California due to untimely filings. Malibu has filed over 433 lawsuits so far this year (2016).

You may know that Judges often have discretion to allow parties some leeway in the procedural execution of a court case. Malibu’s cases are numerous, and Federal Civil Procedure is well established.

Malibu Media’s attorneys, some of whom seem to be responsible for hundreds of cases at a time, filed motions for time extensions just a little bit too late.

J. Alsup denies subpoenas in 3:15-cv-06075-WHA and others
J. Alsup denies subpoenas in 3:15-cv-06075-WHA and others

Judge William Alsup, of the Northern District of California, exercised his discretion. He denied the extensions of time to serve summons on the defendants. And, since there is now no way to comply to with the service rules, he dismissed the cases.

As an added bonus, Judge Alsup also set some local precedent, which may be good form for future filings: “Counsel should have acted promptly and diligently, and going forward, plaintiff must seek leave to serve such subpoenas within the first thirty days after a case is filed.”

J. Alsup denies subpoenas in 3:15-cv-06075-WHA and others
J. Alsup denies subpoenas in 3:15-cv-06075-WHA and others

I’m marking this post for all jurisdictions because it highlights the importance of experienced legal counsel. Your defense attorney must understand all the opportunities which may increase the chances of your case being dismissed. Plaintiff’s mistakes can mean thousands of dollars of savings in liability.

If you or someone you know has received notice of a Malibu Media of other file-sharing lawsuit, please don’t hesitate to call, even after-hours, at 888-801-8681. I have a ton of experience against Malibu Media, including defending one of the first defendants in the first trial in the country.

Please read this subpoena and summons guide for some clarity on some basic information. I will be able to help you understand exactly what’s going on so that you can move forward.

Yours,
Leonard French

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87 new California Malibu Media lawsuits filed in February 2016

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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 California, 87 new lawsuits were filed in February of 2016.

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 March, 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 400 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 31 new Eastern District of California Malibu Media lawsuits are:
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/17/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00337 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 67.174.50.154
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00362 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 98.255.70.3
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 1:2016-cv-00226 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 67.182.56.20
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00356 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 98.234.74.153
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 1:2016-cv-00228 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 76.127.103.92
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00358 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 98.242.19.2
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 1:2016-cv-00224 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 73.220.88.40
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00350 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 76.105.55.229
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00342 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 71.197.126.47
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00330 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 71.193.37.58
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/17/2016 – Case: 1:2016-cv-00231 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 50.245.166.129
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/17/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00332 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 24.23.36.202
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00348 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 73.162.9.38
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00344 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 73.41.243.169
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00340 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 67.182.165.59
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/17/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00333 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 50.161.91.225
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00353 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 76.127.98.64
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 1:2016-cv-00225 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 67.182.34.116
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/17/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00335 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 50.197.137.173
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00361 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 98.255.194.107
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 1:2016-cv-00222 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 71.195.167.79
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00349 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 73.41.50.157
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/17/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00338 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 50.197.172.9
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 1:2016-cv-00227 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 67.181.147.178
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00357 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 98.252.71.18
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00343 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 73.41.19.65
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 1:2016-cv-00229 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 98.192.183.95
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00359 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 98.255.105.148
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00354 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 98.208.3.49
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/17/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00329 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 174.50.166.111
  • District: caedce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 2:2016-cv-00345 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 71.198.67.140
The 30 new Northern District of California Malibu Media lawsuits are:
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00998 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 50.184.240.227
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01016 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 73.252.250.255
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00993 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 50.131.53.163
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01011 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 71.204.166.188
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00995 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 50.174.188.206
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01013 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 73.222.75.246
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00989 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 24.130.205.88
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01008 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 67.188.229.74
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01001 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 50.185.88.95
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01019 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 98.248.144.132
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01005 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 67.180.177.80
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01003 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 50.242.82.187
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01000 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 50.185.137.190
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01018 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 98.210.30.33
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00990 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 24.7.21.93
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01009 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 71.202.157.187
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00997 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 50.184.100.4
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01015 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 73.241.82.50
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01007 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 67.188.124.180
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00999 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 50.184.78.98
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01017 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 76.102.239.110
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00994 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 50.136.181.0
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01012 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 73.170.57.254
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01002 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 50.193.58.41
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00996 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 50.174.232.154
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01014 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 73.223.182.35
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01006 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 67.180.85.215
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00991 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 50.131.163.30
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01010 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 71.202.16.55
  • District: candce – Filed: 02/29/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-01004 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP address 67.164.74.212
The 26 new Southern District of California Malibu Media lawsuits are:
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00440 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 76.167.188.177
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00433 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 108.216.105.255
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00437 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00434 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00432 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00450 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00441 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00427 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00445 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 76.219.249.248
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00428 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00448 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00438 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00430 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00447 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00429 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00452 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00442 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00444 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00449 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00436 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00453 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00431 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00446 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00439 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00443 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC. v. Doe
  • District: casdce – Filed: 02/18/2016 – Case: 3:2016-cv-00435 – Title: Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe