Why is Malibu Media LLC Suing Me and How Do I Resolve My Case?
If you’ve received a notice from your internet service provider (ISP) such as Verizon, Comcast, or AT&T as well as summons or subpoena from Malibu Media, you are being sued.
Malibu Media LLC has filed thousands of copyright infringement lawsuits over the past few years alleging that defendants illegally downloaded their adult film content without the appropriate licensing fees. Most commonly, defendants used file-sharing services such as BitTorrent.
Many have accused Malibu Media of “copyright trolling” and using these lawsuits for their own financial gain from settlements. Some judges have chosen to side with defendants while others have sided with Malibu Media. Either way, if you’re being sued, the time to take action is now.
What do I do if Malibu Media is suing me?
Don’t panic, don’t delete anything, and don’t ignore your case. The first step to resolving your case is to discuss your options with an experienced ISP subpoena defense attorney who can advise you towards the best course of action.
The experienced lawyers at Antonelli Law have been assisting clients for years, have handled nearly 3,000 copyright infringement cases and are ready to discuss your case with you. We can go over options as well as how to resolve your case anonymously.
What are my options and how do I resolve my Malibu Media case?
You typically have 3 options when fighting your case:
- Settle outside of court– We’ll work with you to settle your case anonymously if at all possible. As these cases are time-sensitive, the sooner you contact us, the sooner we can get your case settled and avoid your name being publicly tied to the case.
- File a motion to quash– You may have the option to file a motion to quash in which case we will guide you through the entire process. This option may not be best for your specific case, but we can discuss it in your free consultation.
- Fight in court– You may also fight your case in court. Fighting your case in court tends to be the longest route in resolving your case, but can be beneficial under the right circumstances.
We represent clients nationwide and will work with you to resolve your case as quickly as possible.
Contact us today by calling 312-201-8310 to set up your free consultation, or reach out online, to discuss why you’re being sued by Malibu Media and what your best course of action is.
This is a blog dedicated to updates on copyright infringement cases. We have handled more than 1,000 Malibu Media cases over the past eight years, helping each client figure out the best option for their individual situation. We can represent you in your case against Malibu Media. For more information about your subpoena visit our main website’s Malibu Media page.
Share! Save Someone From Being Sued
Who You Hire To Defend Against Malibu Media LLC Matters – Beware the Rookie
ME2 Productions Lawsuit: Don’t Get Farmed Out By a Referral Service – Antonelli Law Defense
Malibu Media LLC v. John Doe Case Filings – September 2018
About Author
JAntonelli
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.