Malibu Media LLC alleges BitTorrent user is distributing films without authorization

PHILADELPHIA – A motion picture owner alleges a BitTorrent user in Pennsylvania is unlawfully distributing its films online.

Malibu Media LLC filed a complaint on Jan. 29 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against John Doe Subscriber assigned IP address 108.36.229.58 alleging copyright infringement.

According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that the defendant downloaded, copied and distributed some of its films without authorization on BitTorrent.

The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks to enjoin the defendant, order the defendant to permanently delete all digital media files relating to the plaintiff's works, statutory damages, court costs and any further relief the court grants. It is represented by Alfred Jordan of Rushie Law PLLC in Philadelphia.