Strike 3 Holdings Files Over 230 Federal Cases Across the Country

Strike 3 Holdings has filed 234 new Federal copyright infringement lawsuits across the country since mid-May, including in California (75 cases), Connecticut (3 cases), Florida (7 cases), Illinois (1 case), Maryland (27 cases), New Jersey (36 cases), New York (49 cases), Pennsylvania (17 cases), and Virginia (18 cases).

Each case is nearly identical. Strike 3 alleges that their investigators have recorded an IP address downloading Vixen, Tushy, and/or Blacked films through BitTorrent networks, and are now suing the internet subscribers for copyright infringement. Statutory damages are a minimum of $750 per infringement, which the Plaintiff can argue should be increased for “willful” infringement. Given that each case involves dozens, if not hundreds, of alleged infringements, even minimum damages can still be tens of thousands of dollars.

Many of these cases represent an internet subscriber that has fought against Strike 3’s original subpoena in Miami-Dade county court. Although Strike 3 initially dismisses this defendant from their complaint, they soon file a lawsuit in Federal court for a second subpoena. This time, the case is usually filed in the correct court, making another Motion to Quash a more complicated matter.

Strike 3 is notoriously aggressive in their pursuit of these cases. If you’ve received a notice from your internet service provider, such as Comcast, Frontier Communications, Optimum Online, RCN, Spectrum, or Webpass, please contact me. I can explain you options for defense and recommend the best way forward for your situation.

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 800 defendants in both settling and litigating file-sharing lawsuits. I’ve written a subpoena defense guide for your information, as well. I’m happy to represent clients for both negotiating a settlement and fighting the case in court.

I understand most people haven’t prepared for large, unexpected legal expenses and strive to respect clients’ time and money. I offer flat fees for negotiating settlements to give my clients certainty. I’ve also represented lower income clients both in negotiations and in court and will do my best to work within your means. I’m happy to speak with you to help advise you on what strategy is best in your situation.

I look forward to speaking with you and helping you put this matter behind you.

Yours,
Leonard French