Evil Angel Files Piracy Lawsuit

VAN NUYS, Calif. — Adult production studio Evil Angel is heading to Canadian court.

At issue is the alleged manufacture and distribution of several counterfeit Evil Angel DVD titles by five Canadian companies and three individuals.

The companies listed in the complaint are 144942 Canada dba Kaytel Video Distribution, Leisure Time, Canada, Transworld Sales Agency, Jacky's One Stop Distribution and Sylnet Distribution.

The three individuals are Alain Elmaleh, Jacky Elkeslassy and Gerald Ouzzan.

Originally brought to court in September, the complaint also alleges mail fraud, wire fraud and money laundering.

It also is not the first case to be brought against Elmaleh and his Kaytel Video Distribution company for piracy violations. In July of 2004, J.M. Productions filed suit against Kaytel for copyright infringement and unfair competition for video and images allegedly sublicensed to AdultBouncer.com without permission.

Evil Angel and attorney Allan Gelbard are seeking unspecified damages from the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. Gelbard also has called for a temporary restraining order and a request to Canadian authorities to seize relevant computer data, documents and other related electronic records from the companies and individuals listed in the lawsuit.

“We’ll be proceeding in Canada to obtain the right to use any evidence seized in Canada and the U.S. actions,” Gelbard said. “We'll be proceeding in the U.S. action commencing discovery. I anticipate there will be some heavy discovery and heavy motions practices going on.”

Gelbard was hesitant to speculate on when an actual trial date might be set.

“I think any trial is about a year out,” he said.

Evil Angel and owner John Stagliano are no strangers to piracy battles. The company has for years aggressively pursued counterfeiting operations both domestically and internationally in an effort to combat the estimated tens of billions lost every year due to adult piracy.

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Eve Sweet Stars in Latest From Blacked Raw

Vixen Angel Eve Sweet stars with Vixen Media Group (VMG) exclusive Jason Luv in the latest release from studio imprint Blacked Raw.

Brazzers Drops Season Finale of 'MILF Quest'

Brazzers has released the final episode of the first season of "MILF Quest," hosted by Cherie DeVille.

Beca Barbie Makes Her Hookup Hotshot Debut

Beca Barbie has made her debut for Hookup Hotshot alongside Nade Nasty.

2025 XBIZ Amsterdam Website Launches With Call for Speakers

XBIZ is pleased to announce that the website for its annual European conference, XBIZ Amsterdam, is now live.

NC Governor Vetoes Bill Targeting Adult, Could Face Override

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein today vetoed a bill imposing new regulations that adult industry observers have warned could push adult websites and platforms to ban most adult creators and content.

Valerica Steele Headlines Jonni Darkko's 'DVP Sluts'

Valerica Steele toplines director Jonni Darkko’s “DVP Sluts,” from Evil Angel.

Michael Ninn Returns With 'Catherine' Sequel Made Entirely by AI

Veteran filmmaker Michael Ninn, though retired from the adult business for the past 10 years, recently unveiled a new episodic project titled "Catherine II: The Series," which serves as a sequel to his 2005 adult film "Catherine."

25,000 Sign Petition to Legalize Pornography in Ukraine

An OnlyFans model’s petition to decriminalize pornography in Ukraine has amassed the 25,000 signatures required for official consideration by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Alison Rey Stars in Latest From New Sensations

Alison Rey stars with Isiah Maxwell in the latest release from New Sensations.

FSC Unpacks SCOTUS Age Verification Ruling in Webinar

The Free Speech Coalition conducted a public webinar Tuesday to help adult industry stakeholders understand the Supreme Court’s recent decision in FSC v. Paxton, and its potential implications.

Show More