Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester Filings: 4 New Cases (Free Guide)

Did your internet provider send you a letter about Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings dated November 4, 2026? On November 4, 2026, Strike 3 Holdings filed four new John Doe copyright cases in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. Each case names one internet subscriber identified only by an IP address. Below you will find every case, the Exhibit A details, the assigned judges where court records show one, where each case stands as of November 5, 2026, and what usually comes next. If your internet provider sends you a letter about one of these cases, call or tap (312) 201-8310 for a free, confidential consultation.

Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings: 4 new cases

These Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings use the Western District of New York courthouse digits: “1:” is Buffalo (3 cases) and “6:” is Rochester (1 case).

The table lists details from each case’s Exhibit A, the document attached to the complaint that lists the IP address, the approximate location, the internet provider, and the works Strike 3 Holdings says were shared. Links in the Docket column open the Exhibit A and, where available, the complaint for each case. In these Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings the caption names only a John Doe, so the IP address comes from the Exhibit A.

Source: court records for each case, including the complaint and Exhibit A, as of November 5, 2026. The city and provider come from Exhibit A and reflect the IP address, not a named person. “Not on the papers we have” means that detail is not on the court documents we have reviewed so far, not that it is missing from the case. These Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings in the Western District of New York are separate from the Northern District (Albany) filings. For all New York filings in one place, see our Strike 3 Holdings New York lawsuits hub. For how these letters work in general, see our ISP letter guide.

What the Exhibit A details show

• Four cases in one day. The Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings include three Buffalo cases and one Rochester case, all filed on November 4, 2026.
• Separate from Albany. These Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings are Western District of New York cases, not the Northern District of New York Albany cases covered in our earlier New York post.
• 228 works in total. The four Exhibit A documents list between 24 and 154 works each. The largest, 6:26-cv-07189, lists 154 works (09/27/2026 to 09/30/2026).
• Two different communities. Across these Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings, the IP addresses trace to Buffalo, NY (2 cases) and Rochester, NY (2 cases).
• Two providers. Two cases involve Verizon Fios; two cases involve Spectrum.
• Very different time spans. In 6:26-cv-07189 the activity listed covers 4 days (09/27/2026 to 09/30/2026). In 1:26-cv-02544 it runs from 01/15/2026 to 10/13/2026.
• Recent activity. Across the Exhibit A documents for these Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings, the latest date listed is 10/20/2026, 15 days before filing.
• Overlapping titles. One file hash appears in more than one Exhibit A among these Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings, so the same titles show up across different cases.

These details matter because the account holder named in a later subpoena response is not always the person who used the connection. A shared home network, a roommate, a guest, or an open router can all sit behind one IP address. That is one reason people call us about Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings before responding to anyone.

Judges and early subpoena motions in the Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings

We checked the dockets for all 4 Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings again on the afternoon of November 5, 2026. Judges are now assigned in 3 of the 4 cases: the court assigned the three Buffalo cases on November 5, 2026 (the date of the last filing on those dockets). The Rochester case, 6:26-cv-07189, did not show an assigned judge yet when we checked, and we will add it once the docket shows it. No magistrate judge referral appears on any of the four dockets yet. The court lists its judges on its judge information page.

What the pattern shows

One judge drew every assigned case among these Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings. Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford has all 3 Buffalo cases (1:26-cv-02544, 1:26-cv-02545, and 1:26-cv-02549). The Rochester case (6:26-cv-07189) was not yet assigned when we checked on November 5, 2026.

No magistrate judge referral shows on these dockets yet. In many districts the magistrate judge is the one who rules on an early subpoena request, so that can change as the cases move forward.

As of November 5, 2026, none of the dockets in these Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings has a motion asking to subpoena the internet provider yet, so no order and no order conditions exist so far.

That is normal this early in a case. The next step is usually a motion for leave to serve a subpoena on the provider before the discovery conference. Once a judge rules, the order sets the conditions the provider and Strike 3 Holdings must follow, such as limiting the request to a name and address and setting a notice period. Because each judge writes their own order, the conditions can differ from case to case. For context beyond these Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings, you can see how judges handled earlier Strike 3 Holdings requests in New York on our Strike 3 Holdings New York lawsuits hub.

What this means if you are the John Doe

• No letter has gone out yet in these cases. A provider letter normally follows a court order, and none of these Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings have one so far.
• The letter will name the case. When it arrives, it should list the court, the docket number, and the IP address. Compare them with the Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings table above.
• The letter sets your timeline. The date in your provider’s letter is the date to plan around.
• Your name is not in the public case. At this stage each case lists only an IP address.

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What usually happens next in Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings

1. Strike 3 Holdings files a John Doe complaint identified only by an IP address. That step is done in all 4 Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings.
2. It asks the court for permission to subpoena the internet provider before the usual discovery conference. As of November 5, 2026, we have not seen that request filed in any of these cases.
3. If the court agrees, the provider notifies the account holder. That is the letter most people receive.
4. After the notice period in the court order, the provider may release the account holder’s name and address unless something is filed.

Use the dates in your own letter. Timelines in Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings depend on the judge and on the terms of each order. In these Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings, the internet providers listed are Verizon Fios (2 cases) and Spectrum (2 cases). Those providers would send the subpoena letter for those cases. Our ISP letter guide explains what the letter means.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a New York lawyer for a Strike 3 Holdings case?

No. Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings are federal copyright cases. Antonelli Law® handles Strike 3 Holdings matters in federal courts nationwide, and you can work with us by phone, email, and upload.

Which courthouse is my case in?

Look at the first digit of the docket number on your letter or court order. For these Strike 3 Holdings Buffalo Rochester filings in the Western District of New York, 1: is Buffalo and 6: is Rochester.

Will my name be public?

At the subpoena stage the case usually lists only an IP address. Many people resolve these matters confidentially through counsel, often without their name appearing in the public record.

What if I did not download anything?

The person who pays for the internet account is not always the person who used it. That difference can matter a great deal, and it is worth discussing in a free, confidential consultation before you respond to anyone.

Related reading

• Strike 3 Holdings ISP letter guide
• Strike 3 Holdings ISP notices
• Strike 3 Holdings FAQ
• Strike 3 Holdings New York lawsuits hub

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