Strike 3 Holdings Michigan Lawsuit Trends: May–October 2026
Are Strike 3 Holdings Michigan lawsuits slowing?
Yes. Based on the dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026, Strike 3 Holdings, LLC filed 44 federal lawsuits in Michigan between May 3 and November 2, 2026, down 17.0% from 53 in the prior six months.
- 36 cases were filed in the Eastern District of Michigan, mostly at Detroit, and 8 in the Western District at Grand Rapids.
- Strike 3 Holdings filed in batches: May 20, June 22, August 11 and 19, October 6 and October 31, 2026. We found no Michigan filings in July or September.
- One Detroit case reached the amended-complaint stage, and one Detroit case drew an order to show cause for failure to prosecute.
If your internet provider sent you a letter about a Strike 3 Holdings case in Michigan, this report shows how often these cases are being filed, where they are heard, how judges are handling them, and what usually comes next. Call or tap (312) 201-8310 for a free, confidential consultation with Torrent Defenders®, a practice of Antonelli Law®.
How many Strike 3 Holdings Michigan lawsuits were filed from May to October 2026?
Strike 3 Holdings filed 44 Michigan federal lawsuits from May 3 to November 2, 2026, based on the dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026. That compares with 53 cases in the prior six months (November 2025 to May 2, 2026), a decrease of 17.0%.
Both periods came in batches. The prior period opened with 17 cases in late November 2025. In the latest six months, the largest batches were 11 cases on May 20, 10 on June 22 and 8 on October 6, 2026.
| District | Prior six months | May 3 – Nov. 2, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern District of Michigan (E.D. Mich.) | 44 | 36 | −18.2% |
| Western District of Michigan (W.D. Mich.) | 9 | 8 | −11.1% |
| Michigan total | 53 | 44 | −17.0% |
Source: federal court dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026. Counts are cases with Strike 3 Holdings, LLC as plaintiff, by filing date. The earliest prior-period Michigan filing in the dockets reviewed was November 24, 2025.
How did the monthly filings break down?
| Month | Filing date(s) | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| May 3–31, 2026 | May 20 | 11 |
| June 2026 | June 22 | 10 |
| July 2026 | — | 0 |
| August 2026 | August 11 and 19 | 11 |
| September 2026 | — | 0 |
| October 2026 | October 6 and 31 | 12 |
| November 1–2, 2026 | — | 0 |
Source: federal court dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026.
For comparison, the prior six months ran Nov. 24–30, 2025: 17, December 2025: 6, January 2026: 8, February 2026: 6, March 2026: 9, April 2026: 7.
We covered the latest batch in our report on the 4 new Michigan cases filed October 31, 2026. For earlier coverage, see our Strike 3 Holdings Michigan filings report.
Which Michigan courthouse location handled the new cases?
The number before the colon in a docket number shows the courthouse location. In the Eastern District, “2:” is Detroit, “4:” is Flint and “5:” is Ann Arbor. In the Western District, “1:” is the Southern Division at Grand Rapids.
| Courthouse location | Docket prefix | Prior six months | May 3 – Nov. 2, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.D. Mich. — Detroit | 2: | 34 | 33 | −2.9% |
| E.D. Mich. — Flint | 4: | 8 | 1 | −87.5% |
| E.D. Mich. — Ann Arbor | 5: | 2 | 2 | +0.0% |
| W.D. Mich. — Southern Division (Grand Rapids) | 1: | 9 | 8 | −11.1% |
Source: federal court dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026.
Detroit carried three in four Michigan cases in the latest six months, about the same number as before. Flint saw the largest drop, from 8 cases to 1.
Did any Michigan cases reach the amended-complaint stage?
Yes, one. In the dockets reviewed, Strike 3 Holdings filed amended complaints in Detroit case 2:26-cv-11664 on August 26 and September 10, 2026, and an answer to the amended complaint was filed on October 26, 2026. In most courts, an amended complaint means Strike 3 Holdings has received the subscriber information from the internet provider and is naming a person it believes is responsible.
| Docket number | Case filed | Amended complaint filed | Courthouse location | Judge | Amended complaint document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:26-cv-11664 | May 20, 2026 | August 26, 2026, and September 10, 2026 | Detroit (E.D. Mich.) | Denise Page Hood | Not posted. We publish amended complaints only in redacted form. |
Source: federal court dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026. Defendant names are not published here.
Our guide to Strike 3 Holdings amended complaints explains this step and what it means for the person named.
How are Michigan judges handling Strike 3 Holdings cases?
The first step is the same in nearly every case. Strike 3 Holdings asks for leave under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(d)(1) to subpoena the internet provider for the subscriber’s name and address under Rule 45. Examples from this period:
- Detroit, order to show cause. On August 24, 2026, the court entered an order to show cause for failure to prosecute in 2:26-cv-11666 (Judge Stephen J. Murphy III). Strike 3 Holdings filed a response on August 31, 2026.
- Detroit, more time to serve. On August 20, 2026, Judge Denise Page Hood granted Strike 3 Holdings’ motion for an extension of time to serve the defendant in 2:26-cv-11664. Service is governed by Rule 4.
- Detroit, pseudonym protection. On July 21, 2026, Judge Matthew F. Leitman entered a protective order concerning a pseudonym for the defendant in 2:26-cv-11335.
- Grand Rapids. The Western District entered orders on motions for leave to file in several cases, including 1:26-cv-01909 through 1:26-cv-01912 in July 2026 and 1:26-cv-02869 (Judge Robert J. Jonker) on October 14, 2026.
Our docket searches for May 3 to November 2, 2026 found one order to show cause in Michigan Strike 3 Holdings cases, and no severance orders, sanctions orders, orders on motions to quash, default judgments or dismissals with prejudice. We counted only orders entered by the court in that window, not filings by the parties.
Which internet providers and cities appear in the Michigan cases?
We reviewed the Exhibit A for the 4 Michigan cases filed on October 31, 2026. Exhibit A is 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.
| Internet provider | Cases | Share | Our provider guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comcast Cable | 2 | 50% | Comcast Xfinity letters |
| AT&T Internet | 2 | 50% | AT&T Internet letters |
Source: Exhibit A to each complaint. The city and provider reflect the IP address, not a named person.
Comcast Cable and AT&T Internet each appeared in 2 of the 4 cases. The Exhibit A locations were Birmingham (2 Detroit cases) and Grand Rapids (2 Western District cases). The number of works listed per case ranged from 25 to 57.
What Michigan Strike 3 Holdings news came out from May to November 2026?
- October 31, 2026: Strike 3 Holdings filed 4 new Michigan cases, 2 in Detroit and 2 in Grand Rapids (our report).
- October 6, 2026: Strike 3 Holdings filed 8 Michigan cases, 7 in Detroit and 1 in Grand Rapids.
- August 24, 2026: a Detroit judge entered an order to show cause for failure to prosecute in 2:26-cv-11666.
- July 21, 2026: a Detroit judge entered a protective order concerning a pseudonym for the defendant in 2:26-cv-11335.
- June 15, 2026: nationally, 404 Media reported that a federal judge in California let Strike 3 Holdings’ case against Meta Platforms go forward. That case does not change the process for Michigan subscribers.
What does this mean if you received an ISP letter in Michigan?
A letter from your internet provider means a judge has allowed Strike 3 Holdings to ask for the name and address on your account. It does not mean you have been found responsible for anything.
- Note the deadline. Your letter gives the date the provider plans to release your information.
- Do not contact Strike 3 Holdings yourself. Anything you say can be used in the case.
- Check your case. The letter lists the court and docket number. The district and first digit tell you which courthouse location has the case.
- Do not ignore it. Our ISP letter guide, 2026 subpoena guide and guide on ignoring a subpoena walk through each step.
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Frequently asked questions about Strike 3 Holdings Michigan lawsuits
Do I need a Michigan lawyer for a Strike 3 Holdings case?
No. Strike 3 Holdings Michigan lawsuits are federal copyright cases. Antonelli Law® handles Strike 3 Holdings matters in federal courts nationwide, including the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, and you can work with us by phone, email, and secure upload without visiting an office.
How many Strike 3 Holdings lawsuits were filed in Michigan from May to October 2026?
Based on the dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026, Strike 3 Holdings filed 44 Michigan federal lawsuits from May 3 through November 2, 2026, compared with 53 in the prior six months, a 17.0% decrease.
Which Michigan federal courts handle Strike 3 Holdings cases?
In the latest six months, 36 cases were filed in the Eastern District of Michigan (33 at Detroit, 2 at Ann Arbor and 1 at Flint) and 8 in the Western District of Michigan at Grand Rapids.
Did any Michigan cases reach the amended-complaint stage?
Yes. In the dockets reviewed, one Detroit case, 2:26-cv-11664, had amended complaints filed on August 26 and September 10, 2026, and an answer to the amended complaint was filed on October 26, 2026.
Did Michigan judges issue orders to show cause in these cases?
Yes, one. On August 24, 2026, the court entered an order to show cause for failure to prosecute in Detroit case 2:26-cv-11666. That is the only order to show cause we found entered in a Michigan Strike 3 Holdings case between May 3 and November 2, 2026.
What if I did not download anything?
The person who pays for the internet account is not always the person who used it. Shared Wi-Fi, roommates, guests and family members are common in these cases. 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 Michigan: 4 new cases (October 31, 2026)
- Strike 3 Holdings Michigan filings
- Strike 3 Holdings subpoena in Michigan
- What a Strike 3 Holdings amended complaint means
- Strike 3 Holdings ISP letter guide
- Strike 3 Holdings Comcast Xfinity letters
- Strike 3 Holdings AT&T Internet letters
- Strike 3 Holdings subpoena guide for 2026
- Should I ignore a Strike 3 Holdings subpoena?
- How an anonymous resolution works
- Will my name become public?
- Strike 3 Holdings FAQ
Court websites: Eastern District of Michigan and Western District of Michigan. Statute: 17 U.S.C. § 504.
Data note: counts and rulings in this report are based on the federal dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026. Docket descriptions vary by court, so some entries may be described differently than shown here. Published November 3, 2026.
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Jeffrey Antonelli is a member of the federal trial bar of the Northern District of Illinois and is admitted to numerous federal courts around the country. He has been a civil litigator nearly 25 years in a broad range of actions representing corporations and individuals as plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court. Jeffrey has been interviewed by the media many times, including Bloomberg BNA, NBC, The New York Times, Chicago Lawyer, Chicago Tribune, and the longstanding lawyer’s publication Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Prior to forming Antonelli Law Ltd. in 2007 Jeffrey worked for several litigation boutiques in Chicago’s Loop as well as a full service firm. His litigation experience includes hotly contested issues in intellectual property, business, insurance, and consumer fraud. He is an adviser to the Illinois Board of Higher Education Advisory Council for Private Business and Vocational Schools (PBVS), and was a member of the Illinois State Bar Association Education Law Section Council from 2012-2013. Jeffrey is especially proud of his work representing hundreds of students defrauded by improperly accredited educational institutions, including as certified class counsel. Before attending law school, Jeffrey was interested first in business, and then in biomedical ethics. These interests led him to graduate from the nation’s largest philosophy department at Loyola University in Chicago, where some of his favorite (and most challenging) subjects were cognitive science and philosophy of science. During college he held positions at the University of Chicago’s Ben May Institute; as a medical assistant for a University of Chicago foot and ankle surgeon; and volunteered in the emergency room at the University of Chicago Hospitals. These experiences led to studying health law at the DePaul College of Law where Jeffrey earned his law degree and a certificate in health law. At that time DePaul’s Institute for Health Law was consistently ranked in the top 10 health law specialty programs nationwide. During law school Jeffrey immersed himself in studying the practical and public policy aspects of health care through internships at the American Medical Association in Chicago, and on Capitol Hill at the Governmental Relations Office of the Association of American Medical Colleges in Washington, DC. Jeffrey has concentrated in civil litigation throughout his legal career, and is a member of the federal trial bar of the Northern District of Illinois, the Central District of Illinois federal court, and all federal courts of Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana. In addition, he is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Jeffrey prides himself on his strong personal ideals, passionate, ethical advocacy, and working hard to bring the best possible results for his clients. He also maintains a special interest in cases involving fraud. Whether due to good parenting, his family’s law enforcement employment, undergraduate studies in philosophy including ethics, or a fortuitous outcome of good breeding, one essence of Jeffrey’s character is a drive to root out the truth behind fraudulent practices.