Private Lenders Group, Inc. v. Does 1-17

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

CAROL E. JACKSON, District Judge.

This matter is before the Court on the motion of defendant Doe 17 to sever or dismiss for misjoinder or, in the alternative, to quash the subpoena issued to Doe 17’s Internet Service Provider (ISP). Also before the Court is the motion to quash filed by an unknown Doe defendant. Plaintiff has responded in opposition to these motions.

I. Background

Plaintiff is a company that produces, markets, and distributes motion pictures. Plaintiff initiated this action against defendants, Does 1-17, alleging copyright infringement and contributory…