New Copyright Lawsuit: Trap House Project LLC Files “Traphouse” Lawsuit in Hawaii – What Recipients of Hawaiian Telcom & Spectrum Subpoenas Need to Know (2026)

A new copyright infringement lawsuit has been filed in Hawaii federal court involving the 2025 action thriller movie “Traphouse” (starring Dave Bautista).

Trap House Project LLC filed the case on April 14, 2026 as 1:26-cv-00194-MWJS-KJM in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. The lawsuit alleges that 18 unknown individuals (“John Doe Defendants”) used BitTorrent to illegally download or share the movie without authorization.

About the Movie “Traphouse”

“Traphouse” is an action thriller produced by Signature Films (founded by Marc Goldberg, CEO of Signature Entertainment, with Sarah Gabriel as Head of Production & Development). The film follows a DEA agent and his partner as they pursue a group of rebellious teenagers who begin robbing a dangerous Mexican drug cartel using their parents’ tactics and classified information.

The movie is currently available for rental or purchase on Apple TV, Netflix, and other platforms.

What Happened in the Lawsuit

On April 28, 2026, Magistrate Judge Kenneth J. Mansfield issued an order allowing the plaintiff to serve subpoenas on two major Hawaiian internet service providers:

• Hawaiian Telcom
• Spectrum

The subpoenas were served on April 30, 2026. These subpoenas seek the names, addresses, and other identifying information of the 18 subscribers whose IP addresses are listed in the complaint.

Who Is Being Targeted?

The defendants are subscribers allegedly located in the following Hawaii cities and towns:

Hawaiian Telcom targets:

• Kapolei
• Kea‘au
• Kihei
• Waimea
• ‘Ewa Beach
• Honolulu
• Kapaau

Spectrum targets:

• Honolulu
• Pearl City
• Kaneohe
• Lanai

If you received a letter from Hawaiian Telcom or Spectrum stating that your IP address was identified in connection with this lawsuit, you are one of the 18 people being sued.

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Court Documents (Public Records)

All of the following documents are public court records from Case No. 1:26-cv-00194-MWJS-KJM in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii:

• [pdf-embedder url=”https://torrent-defenders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Traphouse-Complaint-1-26-cv-00194.pdf.pdf”]
• [pdf-embedder url=”https://torrent-defenders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Exhibit-1-Traphouse-John-Doe-IP-Addresses-List-1-26-cv-00194.pdf.pdf” title=”Exhibit 1 Traphouse-John-Doe-IP-Addresses-List-1-26-cv-00194.pdf”]
• [pdf-embedder url=”https://torrent-defenders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Exhibit-2-Trap-House-Copyright-Registration.pdf” title=”Exhibit 2 Trap House Copyright Registration”]
• [pdf-embedder url=”https://torrent-defenders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Order-allowing-ISP-Subpoenas-Spectrum-and-Hawaiian-Telecom-April-28-2026.pdf” title=”Order allowing ISP Subpoenas – Spectrum and Hawaiian Telecom April 28 2026″]

These documents are provided for informational purposes only.

What Should You Do If You Received the Subpoena Letter?

Receiving an ISP subpoena in a copyright case can be stressful — especially when it involves a high-profile movie like “Traphouse.” However, you still have options.

Here are the key things to know:

1. Do not ignore the letter. The plaintiff has a limited time to file an amended complaint naming you as a defendant.
2. You have strong defenses. Being the account holder does not automatically mean you are the person who downloaded the movie. Many households have multiple users, guests, or unsecured networks.
3. Time is limited. The sooner you speak with an experienced attorney, the more options you have to protect your privacy and minimize potential exposure.

Why Experience in Federal Court Matters

Hawaii federal court has its own local rules and procedures. Magistrate Judge Kenneth J. Mansfield and the other judges in the district have seen these types of BitTorrent cases before. Having an attorney who understands how these cases are handled in Hawaii — and who has a strong track record defending clients in similar situations — can make a significant difference in the outcome.

At Antonelli Law, we have helped thousands of clients across the country defend against copyright infringement lawsuits filed by movie companies. We understand the unique aspects of these cases and how to protect your privacy while achieving the best possible result.

If you received a subpoena from Hawaiian Telcom or Spectrum regarding the “Traphouse” lawsuit, contact us today for a free, confidential consultation.

We’ll review your specific situation, explain your options clearly, and tell you exactly what we can do to help.

Being identified as the Subscriber of the Internet Account pursuant to Magistrate Judge Kenneth J. Mansfield’s Order does NOT mean you are guilty! In the recent United States Supreme Court case Sony v Cox Communications both the majority and Sotomayor’s concurrence say an IP address identifies a connection, not a person. The ISP has no idea if the infringer is the subscriber, a family member, or someone else on the network.

“Take, for example, a connection sold to a single
family home. Cox, after receiving three notices of copyright
violations, would know only that that home’s connection is
substantially certain to be used again in the future to com
mit infringement. Yet Cox would have no knowledge (in
deed, plaintiffs have not shown that Cox has any way of
knowing) who within the household committed infringe
ment. Nor, for that matter, have plaintiffs show any way
for Cox to know if the infringer was a neighbor who might
have the Wi-Fi password.”

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