South Florida Grandmother Sues “Copyright Troll” Accused of Extortion
An 87-year-old grandmother in South Florida, Harriet Lieb, is suing Strike 3 Holdings LLC, a company identified as a "copyright troll," for allegedly filing a lawsuit against her for illegally downloading pornography. Lieb denies the accusation, stating she has never…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 11, 2026 —
An 87-year-old grandmother residing in South Florida has filed a lawsuit against Strike 3 Holdings LLC, a company she identifies as a “copyright troll.” The legal action comes after Strike 3 Holdings allegedly initiated a lawsuit against Harriet Lieb for illegally downloading pornography.
Lieb has strongly denied the accusations. She stated that she has never visited adult websites and believes she may have been wrongly targeted. Lieb suggested that the IP address linked to the alleged downloading may not be exclusively hers, implying that others could have access to it.
The original lawsuit filed by Strike 3 Holdings was initiated under the name “John Doe” and referenced a specific IP address. This case is part of a broader pattern of legal actions undertaken by the company. Critics have characterized these tactics as “extortion” and a “high-tech shakedown” of individuals allegedly involved in copyright infringement.
The specifics regarding the initial lawsuit, including the exact timeline and any subsequent actions beyond the filing, were not detailed in the provided summary. Further details concerning the investigation or evidence used by Strike 3 Holdings to identify Lieb’s IP address were also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Matthew Garcia on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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