Strike 3 Holdings New Jersey Lawsuit Trends: May–October 2026
Are Strike 3 Holdings New Jersey lawsuits increasing?
Yes, slightly. Based on the dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026, Strike 3 Holdings, LLC filed 119 federal lawsuits in New Jersey between May 3 and November 2, 2026, up 5.3% from 113 in the prior six months.
- All cases were filed in the District of New Jersey: 62 at the Newark courthouse location, 36 at Trenton and 21 at Camden.
- Strike 3 Holdings filed in monthly batches, from 9 cases in August to 26 in July. October 30, 2026 brought 15.
- Amended complaints naming a defendant were filed in two New Jersey cases during the period.
- New Jersey magistrate judges continue to grant early subpoenas to internet providers, subject to protective orders.
If your internet provider sent you a letter about a Strike 3 Holdings case in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey lawsuits were filed from May to October 2026?
Strike 3 Holdings filed 119 New Jersey federal lawsuits from May 3 to November 2, 2026, based on the dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026. That compares with 113 cases in the prior six months (November 2025 to May 2, 2026), an increase of 5.3%.
New Jersey remains one of the busiest states for these cases. The pace was steady in both periods, with a light month in August 2026 (9 cases) followed by 25 cases in September.
How did the monthly filings break down?
Strike 3 Holdings filed New Jersey cases in one or two-day batches each month.
| Month | Filing date(s) | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| May 3–31, 2026 | May 14 and 15 | 24 |
| June 2026 | June 17 | 20 |
| July 2026 | July 16 and 17 | 26 |
| August 2026 | August 14 | 9 |
| September 2026 | September 18 and 21 | 25 |
| October 2026 | October 30 | 15 |
| November 1–2, 2026 | — | 0 |
Source: federal court dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026. Counts are cases with Strike 3 Holdings, LLC as plaintiff, by filing date.
For comparison, the prior six months ran Nov. 24–30, 2025: 25, December 2025: 22, January 2026: 17, February 2026: 19, March 2026: 17, April 2026: 13. The earliest prior-period New Jersey filing in the dockets reviewed was November 24, 2025.
We covered the latest batch in our report on 6 new cases and our report on 9 more new cases filed October 30, 2026, and the September batch in our mid-September 2026 report.
Which New Jersey courthouse location handled the new cases?
The number before the colon in a District of New Jersey docket number shows the courthouse location. A case beginning “1:” is a Camden case, “2:” is a Newark case, and “3:” is a Trenton case.
| Courthouse location | Docket prefix | Prior six months | May 3 – Nov. 2, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark (Martin Luther King Building & U.S. Courthouse) | 2: | 62 | 62 | +0.0% |
| Trenton (Clarkson S. Fisher U.S. Courthouse) | 3: | 32 | 36 | +12.5% |
| Camden (Mitchell H. Cohen U.S. Courthouse) | 1: | 19 | 21 | +10.5% |
| New Jersey total | 113 | 119 | +5.3% |
Source: federal court dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026.
Newark carried just over half of the cases in both periods. Trenton and Camden each grew slightly. Newark was the courthouse location where Antonelli Law made its first physical appearance in federal court for a client against Strike Three Holdings LLC. That case resulted in Strike 3 Holdings dismissing its case against our client for no money payment. Remember, every case and person has unique circumstances. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Did any New Jersey cases reach the amended-complaint stage?
Yes. In the dockets reviewed, Strike 3 Holdings filed amended complaints in two New Jersey cases between May 3 and November 2, 2026. In most courts, an amended complaint means Strike 3 Holdings has received the subscriber information from the internet provider and is replacing “John Doe” with a person it believes is responsible.
| Docket number | Case filed | Amended complaint filed | Courthouse location | Judge | Amended complaint document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:25-cv-17925 | November 25, 2025 | May 11, 2026 | Newark | Not listed on the docket summary | Not obtained by publication time. |
| 2:26-cv-08887 | July 17, 2026 | October 12, 2026 | Newark | Not listed on the docket summary | Not obtained by publication time. |
Source: federal court dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026. Defendant names are normally not published here in our discretion, even when the defendant’s name is in a publicly viewable court document.
Separately, in 3:25-cv-12318, a Trenton case filed in 2025, an answer to an amended complaint was filed on May 12, 2026, and an order on a motion for protective order followed on July 2, 2026. Our guide to Strike 3 Holdings amended complaints and our report on amended complaints in New Jersey and New York explain this step.
How are New Jersey 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. In New Jersey these requests are typically decided by a magistrate judge. Examples from this period:
- Camden. In 1:26-cv-05515, Magistrate Judge Matthew J. Skahill issued an opinion and order on June 12, 2026 granting leave to serve a third-party subpoena before the Rule 26(f) conference, subject to a protective order.
- Trenton. In 3:26-cv-05553, the same kind of motion, subject to a protective order, was set for decision before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on the written filings, without a hearing.
- Newark. In 2:26-cv-12327, a letter order entered October 9, 2026 under Judge Susan Davis Wigenton granted Strike 3 Holdings permission to file a motion seeking leave to serve a third-party subpoena.
- More time to serve. In 2:26-cv-07201, Judge Stanley R. Chesler granted Strike 3 Holdings an extension of time to serve the defendant on September 16, 2026 (see Rule 4(m)).
- Privacy requests by the John Doe. In 1:26-cv-02673, a Camden case filed in March 2026, the subscriber moved to seal and to proceed by pseudonym. On August 4, 2026, Magistrate Judge Ethan A. Hougah ruled that all documents under seal would stay sealed while the amended motion was pending, and a further order on that motion was entered October 15, 2026.
Our docket searches for May 3 to November 2, 2026 found no orders to show cause, severance orders, sanctions orders or default judgments in New Jersey Strike 3 Holdings cases.
Which internet providers and cities appear in the New Jersey cases?
We reviewed the Exhibit A for 9 of the 15 New Jersey cases filed on October 30, 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 | 5 | 56% | Comcast Xfinity letters |
| Verizon Fios | 2 | 22% | Verizon letters |
| Verizon Internet Services | 2 | 22% | Verizon letters |
Source: Exhibit A to each complaint. The city and provider reflect the IP address, not a named person.
Comcast Cable appeared in 5 of the 9 cases, and Verizon (Fios and Verizon Internet Services) in 4. The Exhibit A locations were Englewood, Perth Amboy, Jersey City, East Brunswick, Red Bank, Lawrenceville, Princeton, Somerset and Washington. The number of works listed per case ranged from 24 to 46, with a median of 26.
What New Jersey Strike 3 Holdings news came out from May to November 2026?
- October 30, 2026: Strike 3 Holdings filed 15 new New Jersey cases across Newark, Trenton and Camden (report 1, report 2).
- October 12, 2026: an amended complaint was filed in Newark case 2:26-cv-08887, less than three months after the case was filed.
- September 18 and 21, 2026: 25 new cases were filed (our report).
- 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 New Jersey subscribers.
What does this mean if you received an ISP letter in New Jersey?
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 first digit tells you whether it is a Camden, Newark or Trenton 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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Clients we have represented in New Jersey
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We have also represented New Jersey clients in Whitehouse Station, Whiting, Williamstown, Wood-Ridge, and Woodbridge.
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Frequently asked questions about Strike 3 Holdings New Jersey lawsuits
Do I need a New Jersey lawyer for a Strike 3 Holdings case?
No. Strike 3 Holdings New Jersey lawsuits are federal copyright cases in the District of New Jersey. Antonelli Law® handles Strike 3 Holdings matters in federal courts nationwide, 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 New Jersey from May to October 2026?
Based on the dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026, Strike 3 Holdings filed 119 New Jersey federal lawsuits from May 3 through November 2, 2026, compared with 113 in the prior six months, a 5.3% increase.
Which New Jersey courthouse location handles Strike 3 Holdings cases?
All cases are in the District of New Jersey. In the latest six months, 62 were filed at the Newark courthouse location, 36 at Trenton and 21 at Camden. The first digit of the docket number shows the location: 1 for Camden, 2 for Newark, 3 for Trenton.
Did any New Jersey cases reach the amended-complaint stage?
Yes. In the dockets reviewed, amended complaints were filed in 2:25-cv-17925 on May 11, 2026 and 2:26-cv-08887 on October 12, 2026. An amended complaint usually replaces “John Doe” with a named person.
Can I ask the court to keep my name private in New Jersey?
A subscriber can ask. In one Camden case, the John Doe filed a motion to seal and to proceed by pseudonym, and the court kept the documents under seal while that motion was pending. Whether a request is granted depends on the judge and the facts.
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 New Jersey: 9 more new cases (October 30, 2026)
- Strike 3 Holdings New Jersey: 6 new cases (October 30, 2026)
- Strike 3 Holdings New Jersey filings: mid-September 2026 wave
- Strike 3 Holdings amended complaints in New Jersey and New York
- What a Strike 3 Holdings amended complaint means
- Strike 3 Holdings ISP letter guide
- Strike 3 Holdings Comcast Xfinity letters
- Strike 3 Holdings Verizon 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 website: U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. 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.