Strike 3 Litigation

Overview of Recent Lawsuits

Strike 3 Holdings has initiated these lawsuits primarily against anonymous “John Doe” defendants, identified only by their IP addresses. The suits allege infringement under U.S. Copyright Law (17 U.S.C. §101), asserting unauthorized sharing of adult videos produced by Strike 3 via BitTorrent networks.

Here are key cases recently filed:

Illinois Northern District Court Filings:

Jeremy John Thompson
The Law Office Of Jeremy J Thompson PLLC
952-952-1883
jeremy@jthompson.law

• 1:25-cv-08830 – IP 174.62.230.125
• 1:25-cv-08828 – IP 73.111.105.169
• 1:25-cv-08833 – IP 71.194.161.34
• 1:25-cv-08839 – IP 67.176.138.212
• 1:25-cv-08847 – IP 98.223.81.64
• 1:25-cv-08843 – IP 67.184.72.199
• 1:25-cv-08844 – IP 67.176.207.182
• 1:25-cv-08842 – IP 73.22.10.198

California Central District Court Filings:

Lincoln Bandlow
1801 Century Park, East, Suite 2400
Los Angeles, CA 90069

(310) 556-9680

lincoln@bandlowlaw.com

• 2:25-cv-06923 – IP 47.147.112.183
• 2:25-cv-06924 – IP 172.91.227.126
• 2:25-cv-06925 – IP 47.147.25.66
• 2:25-cv-06931 – IP 72.134.230.233
• 2:25-cv-06933 – IP 47.232.138.134
• 2:25-cv-06932 – IP 172.251.44.145
• 2:25-cv-06934 – IP 104.34.129.109
• 2:25-cv-06936 – IP 47.154.109.161
• 2:25-cv-06935 – IP 47.153.60.222
• 2:25-cv-06937 – IP 47.155.241.58
• 2:25-cv-06927 – IP 76.93.117.196
• 2:25-cv-06928 – IP 47.152.148.240
• 2:25-cv-06926 – IP 172.118.98.89
• 2:25-cv-06929 – IP 75.82.133.254
• 2:25-cv-06930 – IP 38.42.41.179
• 2:25-cv-06922 – IP 23.243.3.235

New York Eastern District Court Filings:

John C. Atkin
The Atkin Firm, LLC
973-314-8010
jatkin@atkinfirm.com

• 1:25-cv-04188 – IP 24.90.35.155
• 1:25-cv-04189 – IP 71.247.204.136
• 1:25-cv-04190 – IP 108.14.170.57
• 1:25-cv-04187 – IP 67.85.230.116
• 1:25-cv-04186 – IP 69.202.180.75
• 1:25-cv-04185 – IP 142.255.79.149
• 1:25-cv-04184 – IP 72.229.179.226
• 1:25-cv-04198 – IP 100.2.130.41
• 1:25-cv-04199 – IP 108.30.53.238
• 1:25-cv-04196 – IP 96.246.237.178
• 1:25-cv-04197 – IP 68.197.101.27
• 1:25-cv-04193 – IP 173.56.45.206
• 1:25-cv-04194 – IP 98.116.162.61
• 1:25-cv-04192 – IP 72.227.229.111
• 1:25-cv-04191 – IP 98.113.33.42

Legal Actions and Implications

Strike 3 Holdings typically uses the following legal strategy:

1. Subpoena to ISPs: The company requests early discovery to subpoena internet service providers (ISPs) to obtain subscribers’ personal details linked to specific IP addresses.
2. Settlement Demand: Once identifying details are obtained, Strike 3 often sends settlement letters demanding payments, typically ranging from hundreds to several thousand dollars, to avoid litigation.
3. Litigation: If the recipient refuses to settle, Strike 3 Holdings may pursue litigation.

Concerns and Challenges

IP address-based tracking is inherently fallible. Courts have recognized that IP addresses can easily be spoofed, misused by third parties, or inaccurately tracked, raising concerns about privacy and wrongful accusations. These concerns have been highlighted in cases such as:

• Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe, where courts criticized mass copyright lawsuits based on IP.
• Cobbler Nevada, LLC v. Gonzales, where the Ninth Circuit Court emphasized that identifying an IP subscriber does not establish liability.

Speculation: Why Does Strike 3 Avoid the Northern District of California?

It is noteworthy that despite extensive litigation elsewhere, Strike 3 Holdings appears to intentionally avoid filing lawsuits in the Northern District of California. The likely reason is that the Northern District has historically been less favorable to mass copyright infringement suits based solely on IP address evidence. Notably, judges in this jurisdiction have set higher evidentiary standards and are more likely to reject early discovery subpoenas, often citing privacy concerns and questioning the reliability of IP tracking methods. Landmark cases such as Cobbler Nevada, LLC v. Gonzales originated here, where judges have clearly established that associating infringement with a subscriber requires significantly more evidence than merely identifying an IP address. Consequently, Strike 3 Holdings seems to steer clear of this jurisdiction to avoid potential setbacks.

Protecting Yourself

If you receive a notification from your ISP or a settlement letter from Strike 3 Holdings:

• Do NOT ignore it.
• Consider consulting an attorney specialized in copyright litigation.
• Understand that settlement is not your only option; many cases can be effectively contested.
• VPN VPN VPN, USE ONE WITHOUT LOGS AND BEYOND THE JURISDICTION OF AMERICAN COURTS. BE as secretative as the strike 3 lawyers and management

Final Thoughts

These recent filings indicate Strike 3 Holdings continues its aggressive litigation strategy against individuals allegedly involved in torrenting copyrighted content. Staying informed, practicing good digital security, and understanding your legal rights remain essential.

Stay vigilant and informed about your digital rights.

For more information and resources, visit Strike3Litigation.org.