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Michigan Hit with 37 New File Sharing Lawsuits by Malibu Media and Strike 3 Holdings

Reddit user /u/beardfearer may fear beards, but not copyright noticesMalibu Media and Strike 3 Holdings have filed 37 new lawsuits in Michigan, adding up to more than 300 file-sharing lawsuits filed in Michigan in 2018. In December alone, Malibu Media has filed 10 lawsuits and Strike 3 Holdings has filed 27. Both companies are notorious for these copyright lawsuits against internet subscribers whose IP addresses were allegedly observed downloading and sharing the Plaintiffs’ films through BitTorrent.

Strike 3 Holdings owns the rights to Vixen, Tushy, Blacked, and Blacked Raw while Malibu Media owns the rights to X-Art. Although different companies, they operate similarly. They hire overseas investigators to monitor BitTorrent activity and record any IP addresses observed sharing the Plaintiffs’ films. The Plaintiff then sues the IP address as a “John Doe” and requests a court subpoena to force the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to provide the identity of the subscriber. They then name the subscriber as the defendant, whether or not the subscriber was the one to download the films.

Usually the defendant first finds out about the lawsuit when they receive a notice from their ISP about the subpoena and the need to file a motion to quash to stop it. It is important to begin an effective defense at this stage. Securing representation early can provide you with more options to protect your identity and how to fight the allegations.

Although each lawsuit by these Plaintiffs is similar, every case represents potentially thousands of dollars in damages per infringement if not properly defended against. These companies invest money into each case and hope to maximize the damages for their financial benefit. 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.

For more information on what these lawsuits mean for internet subscribers, please check out our FAQ section.

Many defendants 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

The 10 new Malibu Media lawsuits in Michigan are:
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe, case 2:18-cv-13864 filed 2018-12-12
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe, case 2:18-cv-13908 filed 2018-12-15
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe, case 2:18-cv-13909 filed 2018-12-15
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe, case 2:18-cv-13910 filed 2018-12-15
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe, case 5:18-cv-14036 filed 2018-12-23
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe, case 5:18-cv-14034 filed 2018-12-23
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe, case 2:18-cv-14037 filed 2018-12-23
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe, case 3:18-cv-14035 filed 2018-12-23
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 73.161.162.213, case 1:18-cv-01384 filed 2018-12-15
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 73.209.178.199, case 1:18-cv-01385 filed 2018-12-15
The 27 new Strike 3 Holdings lawsuits in Michigan are:
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 174.84.26.67, case 2:18-cv-14029 filed 2018-12-22
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 24.192.192.183, case 2:18-cv-14030 filed 2018-12-22
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 24.192.55.82, case 2:18-cv-14031 filed 2018-12-22
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 67.149.145.135, case 2:18-cv-14032 filed 2018-12-22
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 68.32.14.138, case 2:18-cv-14006 filed 2018-12-21
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 68.32.48.77, case 2:18-cv-14008 filed 2018-12-21
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP Address 68.32.78.130, case 5:18-cv-14010 filed 2018-12-21
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 68.37.74.47, case 2:18-cv-14011 filed 2018-12-21
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP Address 68.40.153.173, case 3:18-cv-14013 filed 2018-12-21
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 68.56.15.47, case 2:18-cv-14015 filed 2018-12-21
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 68.61.211.77, case 2:18-cv-14016 filed 2018-12-21
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 68.84.160.20, case 2:18-cv-14025 filed 2018-12-22
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 69.14.31.123, case 2:18-cv-14033 filed 2018-12-22
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 69.244.157.80, case 2:18-cv-14026 filed 2018-12-22
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 73.191.240.43, case 2:18-cv-14027 filed 2018-12-22
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 76.112.60.111, case 2:18-cv-14028 filed 2018-12-22
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 76.206.42.138, case 3:18-cv-14004 filed 2018-12-21
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 96.27.13.191, case 5:18-cv-14060 filed 2018-12-27
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 99.137.12.112, case 2:18-cv-14005 filed 2018-12-21
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 104.181.200.108, case 1:18-cv-01433 filed 2018-12-27
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. JOHN DOE subscriber assigned IP Address 107.199.32.163, case 1:18-cv-01434 filed 2018-12-27
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 107.203.72.12, case 1:18-cv-01435 filed 2018-12-27
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 68.48.104.72, case 1:18-cv-01437 filed 2018-12-27
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 68.48.92.22, case 1:18-cv-01438 filed 2018-12-27
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 73.18.181.118, case 1:18-cv-01439 filed 2018-12-27
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 76.112.72.88, case 1:18-cv-01440 filed 2018-12-27
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 76.236.6.44, case 1:18-cv-01436 filed 2018-12-27