Well, folks, grab your popcorn and maybe a lawyer on retainer, because the Strike 3 Holdings legal machine just keeps churning. Fresh off the digital presses (or rather, the PACER filing system), we’ve got another hefty batch of “John Doe” copyright infringement lawsuits hitting federal courts across the nation.
If you’ve been following along (and frankly, who hasn’t been riveted by this ongoing saga?), you know the drill. Strike 3 Holdings, that intrepid guardian of intellectual property (specifically, the kind you find on Vixen, Tushy, Blacked, etc.), continues its strategic sweep, identifying IP addresses and then, with the enthusiastic assistance of often permissive federal judges and cooperative ISPs, unmasking the individuals behind them. The goal? Not necessarily a grand victory for copyright law, but rather a swift settlement to avoid the messy and potentially embarrassing details of a full-blown trial.
Looking at this latest list, it’s like Groundhog Day in the federal judiciary. On August 1, 2025, a staggering 30 new cases (give or take a few filings by the time you read this) landed in courts from New Jersey to California. Our local courts are seemingly becoming the go-to destination for Strike 3’s legal endeavors. One can almost imagine the clerks bracing themselves for the daily avalanche of “John Doe” filings. Perhaps they’ve even started a betting pool on how many new cases will land on their desks each morning.
Meanwhile, Pennsylvania and California also feature prominently in this latest wave. It’s a clear indication that Strike 3’s net is cast wide, targeting individuals across different demographics and internet service providers (Verizon Fios, Spectrum, Cox, Altice, Xfinity, Frontier, you’re all part of the fun!).
What’s particularly striking about this relentless pursuit is the continued reliance on the “John Doe” tactic. It’s a system that essentially presumes guilt based on an IP address and then puts the onus on the accused to prove their innocence – a potentially costly and intimidating endeavor for the average internet user.
One can’t help but wonder if the sheer volume of these cases is starting to overwhelm the system. Are federal judges truly equipped to handle this endless stream of similar lawsuits, or are they simply rubber-stamping requests for discovery and facilitating settlements as a means of clearing their dockets?
The reality is, this isn’t just about a few naughty downloads. It’s about the power imbalance between large corporations with dedicated legal teams and individuals who may have made a momentary lapse in judgment. It’s about the potential for copyright law to be weaponized for financial gain through settlements, rather than serving its intended purpose of protecting creators and fostering innovation.
So, as the list grows longer and the federal courts brace for another round, the question remains: when will the tide turn? When will there be a greater scrutiny of these mass-scale litigation tactics and a more robust defense of individual privacy and due process in the digital age? Until then, it seems the Strike 3 saga, much like a certain genre of online content, is set to continue its voluminous run.
Check the filings below and our favorite friendly Federal jursist allowing it to contine:
New Jersey District Court
- STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.29.40.80
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Judge: Zahid N Quraishi
- STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE (3:25-cv-14028)
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Judge: Robert Kirsch
- STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.160.203.223
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 71.104.42.249
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 100.1.92.247
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 98.109.27.251
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 69.112.141.2
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Judge: Michael A Shipp
- STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 71.168.155.136
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Judge: Robert Kirsch
- STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 24.0.20.73
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.194.46.8
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
Pennsylvania Eastern District Court
- STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 73.233.123.236
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Judge: Chad F Kenney
- STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 100.34.78.246
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Judge: Nitza I Quinones Alejandro
- STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 96.245.13.75
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Judge: Gerald J Pappert
- STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 64.121.88.158
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Judge: John M Gallagher
- STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. JOHN DOE SUBSCRIBER ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS 100.11.62.58
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Judge: Paul S Diamond
California Northern District Court
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 73.70.203.70
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 73.189.96.50
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Judge: Nathanael M Cousins
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 24.5.90.232 (5:25-cv-06493)
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Judge: Laurel Beeler
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 73.170.188.58
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Judge: Peter H Kang
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 174.160.184.147
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 24.5.195.124
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 98.35.81.8
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 24.130.213.236
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 73.15.237.188
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 71.198.210.172
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 76.102.12.84
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 24.5.90.232 (3:25-cv-06493)
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Judge: Laurel Beeler
California Southern District Court
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe (3:25-cv-01974)
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Judge: James E Simmons, Jr
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe (3:25-cv-01973)
- Filed: Aug 01, 2025
- Judge: Gonzalo P Curiel
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