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Strike 3 Holdings and Malibu Media File 90+ Lawsuits Over 3 Days

Reddit user /u/beardfearer may fear beards, but not copyright noticesStrike 3 Holdings, joined by Malibu Media, continue to mass file copyright lawsuits against John Doe internet subscribers they allege downloaded their copyrighted material through BitTorrent networks. Over 3 days, Strike 3 Holdings filed 85 lawsuits in California (26 cases), Florida (3 cases), New Jersey (26 cases), and New York (30 cases). Malibu Media filed an additional 6 cases in Illinois (3 cases) and Michigan (3 cases). These case are in addition to 83 similar lawsuits already filed in the first half of September.

Although Malibu Media and Strike 3 Holdings are separate companies that own separate brands (Malibu Media owns the rights to X-Art brand films and Strike 3 Holdings owns rights to Tushy, Vixen, Blacked, and Blacked Raw), the two Plaintiffs are very similar in their approach. They both hire investigators to monitor Bittorrent networks and record the IP addresses of people allegedly downloading their copyrighted material. They then sue the subscriber associated with the IP address. However, in order to properly serve the defendant, they subpoena the identity of the subscriber from the Internet Service Provider.

Although these lawsuits are filed regularly, they are serious for the defendant. The Plaintiffs consider each alleged infringement as worth $1,000s in damages if they win in court.

Defendants usually first learn they are being sued when they receive a letter from their ISP that informs them the plaintiff has subpoenaed their identity. Because federal civil lawsuits are generally public record and easily searchable, many defendants wish to remain anonymous to minimize the suit’s effect on their private and professional lives. If a defendant wishes to remain anonymous, it is vital they retain counsel without delay.

The online nature of the alleged infringement also presents a challenge to defendants wishing to put forth a full legal defense. Defendants often find the litigation to more complicated, protracted, and expensive than a simple case of file-sharing would initially seem.

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 3 new Malibu Media lawsuits in Illinois are:
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 104.181.28.125 1:18-cv-06428-CRN filed 09/21/18
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 107.131.148.182 1:18-cv-06429-JHL filed 09/21/18
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 162.201.221.78 1:18-cv-06430-RMD filed 09/21/18
The 3 new Malibu Media lawsuits in Michigan are:
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe 2:18-cv-12948-MAG filed 09/19/18
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 68.42.64.21 2:18-cv-12934-TGB filed 09/18/18
  • Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP Address 68.49.82.211 2:18-cv-12935-SJM filed 09/18/18
The 26 new Strike 3 Holdings lawsuits in New Jersey are:
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 100.8.23.107 2:18-cv-14126 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 100.8.63.226 2:18-cv-14127 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 108.35.153.139 2:18-cv-14128 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 108.53.158.92 2:18-cv-14129 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 108.53.194.111 2:18-cv-14130 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 173.54.196.175 2:18-cv-14131 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 173.70.225.78 2:18-cv-14132 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 24.191.192.51 2:18-cv-14121 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 24.191.192.51 3:18-cv-14121 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 24.228.249.191 2:18-cv-14122 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 24.228.249.191 3:18-cv-14122 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 67.86.168.135 2:18-cv-14123 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 67.87.141.101 3:18-cv-14138 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 69.113.219.170 2:18-cv-14124 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 69.115.182.60 2:18-cv-14125 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 70.21.188.129 2:18-cv-14135 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.160.162.60 1:18-cv-14114 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.178.20.92 1:18-cv-14115 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.199.223.211 2:18-cv-14118 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.80.239.42 3:18-cv-14137 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.80.242.51 1:18-cv-14116 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 74.105.34.189 2:18-cv-14133 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 76.117.48.39 2:18-cv-14119 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 96.225.37.182 3:18-cv-14140 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 98.109.135.250 2:18-cv-14134 filed 09/20/18
  • STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 98.221.101.44 2:18-cv-14120 filed 09/20/18
The 30 new Strike 3 Holdings lawsuits in New York are:
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 2:18-cv-05303 filed 09/20/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 2:18-cv-05304 filed 09/20/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 2:18-cv-05305 filed 09/20/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 2:18-cv-05307 filed 09/20/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 2:18-cv-05308 filed 09/20/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 2:18-cv-05309 filed 09/20/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 2:18-cv-05310 filed 09/20/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 2:18-cv-05311 filed 09/20/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 2:18-cv-05312 filed 09/20/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 2:18-cv-05313 filed 09/20/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 2:18-cv-05314 filed 09/20/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 2:18-cv-05315 filed 09/20/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 2:18-cv-05316 filed 09/20/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 2:18-cv-05317 filed 09/20/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 1:18-cv-08580 filed 09/19/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 1:18-cv-08581 filed 09/19/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 1:18-cv-08582 filed 09/19/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 1:18-cv-08583 filed 09/19/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 1:18-cv-08584 filed 09/19/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 1:18-cv-08585 filed 09/19/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 1:18-cv-08586 filed 09/19/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 1:18-cv-08588 filed 09/19/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 7:18-cv-08589 filed 09/19/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 7:18-cv-08590 filed 09/19/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 7:18-cv-08591 filed 09/19/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 7:18-cv-08592 filed 09/19/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 7:18-cv-08593 filed 09/19/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 7:18-cv-08594 filed 09/19/18
  • Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe 7:18-cv-08596 filed 09/19/18