RIAA Files Massive ‘Repeat Infringer’ Copyright Lawsuit Against U.S. ISP Altice

Around 50 record labels, all members of the RIAA, have filed a mass copyright infringement lawsuit against Altice, owner of U.S. ISP Optimum. Filed in a Texas district court, the complaint focuses on Altice's alleged failure to take action against customers the plaintiffs describe as 'repeat infringers'. Last December, a group of music rightsholders including BMG, UMG, and Capitol filed a substantially similar lawsuit against Altice at the same court.