The Recording Industry Association of America launched a new round of lawsuits Tuesday against online music-swappers, targeting 482 individuals around the United States.
As with previous rounds of suits filed by the music industry group, the “John Doe” lawsuits come without names attached. The identities of the individuals are expected to come out through a court discovery process.
The new round brings the total number of people sued in the United States for trading music online to 3,429, the RIAA said.
“It’s as important as ever that we continue to enforce our rights and ensure that fans enjoy digital music in a fashion that supports the creative process rather than one that robs it of its future,” Steven Marks, RIAA’s general counsel, said in a statement. “The online marketplace has changed dramatically since we began this campaign.”
