How Much Does It Cost To Settle A Strike 3 Holdings Lawsuit?
Have you received notice from your ISP that you’re being sued by a company called Strike Three Holdings? If so, you may be rightfully concerned about what you should do next. Strike 3 Holdings is the company representing the interests of a number of online pornographic websites. At some point, you likely used a torrent program to download one of their movies. They hacked the torrent to find your URL, and then went to your ISP to subpoena your personal information such as your name and address. They are making a concerted effort to file a lawsuit against you to deter future downloads of their content. In this article, the copyright infringement defense attorneys at Kohl & Cook Law Firm, LLC will discuss how much it costs to generally settle these cases and how you can fight back.
How much does it cost to settle a Strike 3 Holdings lawsuit?
The settlement cost of a Strike 3 Holdings lawsuit can vary widely. Much depends on how many videos of theirs you downloaded, the jurisdiction where the case was filed, and whether or not you have legal representation. In a typical scenario, settlements will range from between $100 to $500 per movie downloaded. In some cases, you may be able to prove financial hardship. In those cases, you may settle for as low as $50 per movie. In extreme situations, cases have settled for up to $50,000.
What are my options for defending a Strike 3 Holdings lawsuit?
- Ignoring the lawsuit – ignoring the lawsuit is a viable strategy in some cases. But if you ignore the lawsuit your Internet service provider will release your information to Strike 3’s attorneys. Strike 3 may decide to proceed with the lawsuit or not. In many cases, it appears as if Strike 3 pursues those cases in which the defendant has a lot of assets. However, they have pursued cases against people of all tax brackets and incomes.
- Anonymously settle your case out of court – many people choose this option for fear of being outed by a pornographic movie producer. While this option could provide you with anonymity and peace of mind, you will have to pay Strike 3 Holdings to make the lawsuit go away. Your attorney can advise you when this is the best option. But you do want to discuss the matter with a copyright infringement defense attorney before you decide to pay them a single dime.
- File a motion to quash – in rare cases, this can be an effective option. However, Strike 3 Holdings aggressively pursues lawsuits against individuals who have downloaded their material.
- Fight back in court – just because Strike 3 Holdings has your URL and ISP, it doesn’t mean that they can prove that you individually downloaded their material. You can fight back if you are so inclined.
With the help of a seasoned copyright infringement defense attorney, you can determine what your best option is on how to manage your Strike 3 Holdings lawsuit.
Talk to a Dayton, OH copyright infringement defense attorney today
Kohl & Cook Law Firm, LLC represents the interests of individuals who are being sued by Strike 3 Holdings. Call our Columbus consumer lawyers today to schedule an appointment, and we can begin weighing your options immediately.
