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Plaintiff: James J Braddock 
Defendants: Angelina Jolie, GK Films, FilmDistrict , Scout Film and Edin Sarkic
 
Case Number: 1:2011cv08597
Filed: December 2, 2011
 
Court: Illinois Northern District Court
Office: Chicago         Office
County: Cook
jr,: Robert M. Dow
 
Nature of Suit: Intellectual Property - Copyrights
Cause: 17:101
Jurisdiction: Federal Question        
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff        
 

Docket Report

We have record of the following docket entries for this case.
Date Filed#Document Text
July 10, 2012 ELECTRONIC Acknowledgment of case transferred to the United States District Court, Central District of California as case 2:12-cv-05883, filed 07/09/2012. (lcw, )
July 3, 201250TRANSFERRED electronically the complete file record to the Central District of California. (jmp, )
June 15, 201249ENTER MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr on 6/15/2012: Mailed notice (jmp, )
June 15, 201248MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Pursuant to Memorandum Opinion and Order, dated 6/15/2012, the Court grants Defendant Film District's motion to transfer venue to the Central District of California 35 . The Clerk is directed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The Court denies as moot Defendant Jolie's motion to dismiss 38 and Defendant GK Films' motion to dismiss 41 . Civil case terminated. [For further detail see separate order(s).] Mailed notice (jmp, )
April 19, 201247REPLY by FilmDistrict, GK Films, Angelina Jolie to response in opposition to motion,, 45 to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction and/or improper venue or, in the alternative, transfer under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - March 14, 2012 Transcript of Proceedings before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr.)(Achterhof, Kristin)
April 6, 201246NOTICE by James J Braddock re response in opposition to motion,, 45 (Saindon, Kelly)
April 6, 201245RESPONSE by James J Braddockin Opposition to MOTION by Defendant GK Films to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction (personal) and/or improper venue or, in the alternative, transfer under 28 U.S.C § 1404(a) 41 , MOTION by Defendant Angelina Jolie to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction (personal) and/or improper venue or, in the alternative, transfer under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) 38 , MOTION by Defendant FilmDistrict to transfer case to the Central District of California pursuant to 28 U.S.C.§ 1404(a) 35 (Saindon, Kelly)
March 14, 201244MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Motion to transfer case 35 , Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction 38 and Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction 41 are taken under advisement; Plaintiff's Responses due by 4/5/2012 ; Defendants' Replies due by 4/19/2012. Initial status hearing date of 3/20/2012 is stricken. Filing of joint status report is vacated. Mailed notice (tbk, )
March 6, 201243MEMORANDUM by GK Films in support of motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction 41 (Achterhof, Kristin)
March 6, 201242NOTICE of Motion by Kristin Joy Achterhof for presentment of motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction 41 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 3/14/2012 at 09:15 AM. (Achterhof, Kristin)
March 6, 201241MOTION by Defendant GK Films to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction (personal) and/or improper venue or, in the alternative, transfer under 28 U.S.C § 1404(a) (Achterhof, Kristin)
March 6, 201240MEMORANDUM by Angelina Jolie in support of motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction 38 (Achterhof, Kristin)
March 6, 201239NOTICE of Motion by Kristin Joy Achterhof for presentment of motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction 38 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 3/14/2012 at 09:15 AM. (Achterhof, Kristin)
March 6, 201238MOTION by Defendant Angelina Jolie to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction (personal) and/or improper venue or, in the alternative, transfer under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) (Achterhof, Kristin)
March 6, 201237MEMORANDUM by FilmDistrict in support of motion to transfer case 35 (Achterhof, Kristin)
March 6, 201236NOTICE of Motion by Kristin Joy Achterhof for presentment of motion to transfer case 35 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 3/14/2012 at 09:15 AM. (Achterhof, Kristin)
March 6, 201235MOTION by Defendant FilmDistrict to transfer case to the Central District of California pursuant to 28 U.S.C.§ 1404(a) (Achterhof, Kristin)
March 6, 201234DECLARATION of Adrian Alperovich in Support of Filmdistrict Distribution, LLC's Motion to Transfer Venue to the Central District of California (Achterhof, Kristin)
March 6, 201233DECLARATION of Angelina Jolie in Support of Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Transfer (Achterhof, Kristin)
March 6, 201232DECLARATION of Julie Roach in Support of GK Films, LLC's Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Transfer (Achterhof, Kristin)
March 5, 201231MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Initial Status hearing is set for March 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. and parties are to report the following: (1) Possibility of settlement in the case; (2) If no possibility of settlement exists, the nature and length of discovery necessary to get the case ready for trial. Plaintiff is to advise all other parties of the courts action herein. Lead counsel is directed to appear at this status hearing. Parties to prepare and submit a joint status report on or before March 15, 2012. (See Judges web page for status report) Mailed notice (tbk, )
February 29, 201230TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 12-9-11 before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr. Court Reporter Contact Information: Lois A. LaCorte, lois_lacorte@ilnd.uscourts.gov, (312) 435-5558. <P>IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings.</P> Redaction Request due 3/21/2012. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/2/2012. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/29/2012. (LaCorte, Lois)
February 3, 201229MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: MOTION by Defendants Film District, GK Films, Angelina Jolie for extension of time 27 to Respond to Complaint, to and including 3/6/2012, is granted. Notice of Motion date of 2/7/2012 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date. Mailed notice (tbk, )
February 1, 201228NOTICE of Motion by Kristin Joy Achterhof for presentment of extension of time 27 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 2/7/2012 at 09:15 AM. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Achterhof, Kristin)
February 1, 201227MOTION by Defendants FilmDistrict, GK Films, Angelina Jolie for extension of time (UNOPPOSED) to Respond to Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Achterhof, Kristin)
February 1, 201226ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Angelina Jolie by Cathay Y.N. Smith (Smith, Cathay)
February 1, 201225ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant GK Films by Cathay Y.N. Smith (Smith, Cathay)
February 1, 201224ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant GK Films by Kristin Joy Achterhof (Achterhof, Kristin)
February 1, 201223ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Angelina Jolie by Kristin Joy Achterhof (Achterhof, Kristin)
February 1, 201222ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant GK Films by Floyd A. Mandell (Mandell, Floyd)
February 1, 201221ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Angelina Jolie by Floyd A. Mandell (Mandell, Floyd)
January 11, 201220MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Motion by Belongia, counsel for plaintiff James J. Braddock, to withdraw as attorney 16 is granted. Notice of motion date of 1/12/2012 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date; Attorney Mark D Belongia terminated. Mailed notice (jmp, )
January 11, 201219WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by James J Braddock. FilmDistrict waiver sent on 12/8/2011, answer due 2/6/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing Notice of Filing and Certificate of Service)(Belongia, Mark) (Docket Text modified by Clerk's Office) (jmp, ).
January 11, 201218WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by James J Braddock. GK Films waiver sent on 12/8/2011, answer due 2/6/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing Notice of filing and Certificate of Service)(Belongia, Mark) (Docket Text modified by Clerk's Office) (jmp, ).
January 6, 201217NOTICE of Motion by Mark D Belongia for presentment of motion to withdraw as attorney 16 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 1/12/2012 at 09:15 AM. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Belongia, Mark)
January 6, 201216MOTION by counsel for Plaintiff James J Braddock to withdraw as attorney (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Belongia, Mark)
December 13, 201115Brief by James J Braddock Plaintiff's Brief in Support of Retaining This Matter in The Northern District of Illinois (Saindon, Kelly)
December 12, 201114REQUEST for Waiver of Service sent to Angelina Jolie, c/o Robert Offer on December 12, 2011 by Plaintiff James J Braddock., CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff James J Braddock Waiver of service due by 1/11/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Saindon, Kelly)
December 9, 201113WRITTEN Opinion entered by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr on 12/9/2011: Plaintiffs oral motion to withdraw his ex parte verified motion for a temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction is granted. The ex parte TRO motion 5 is withdrawn. In addition, if Plaintiff wishes to proceed with his lawsuit in this jurisdiction, the Court directs Plaintiff (and invites any Defendant who is served with the complaint) to submit a brief by 12/13/2011 addressing the issues relating to personal jurisdiction, venue, and forum set forth below. Mailed notice(tbk, )
December 9, 201112OBJECTIONS by FilmDistrict to notice of motion, 6 (Preliminary) (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Kristin J. Achterhof, # 2 Declaration of Robert Berney)(Achterhof, Kristin)
December 9, 201111ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant FilmDistrict by Cathay Y.N. Smith (Smith, Cathay)
December 9, 201110ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant FilmDistrict by Kristin Joy Achterhof (Achterhof, Kristin)
December 9, 20119ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant FilmDistrict by Floyd A. Mandell (Mandell, Floyd)
December 8, 20118REQUEST for Waiver of Service sent to GK Films, LLC c/o Registered Agent, Julie Roach on 12/8/11 by Plaintiff James J Braddock., CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff James J Braddock Waiver of service due by 1/9/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Saindon, Kelly)
December 8, 20117REQUEST for Waiver of Service sent to Filmdistrict, c/o Registered Agent CT Corporation System on 12/8/11 by Plaintiff James J Braddock., CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff James J Braddock Waiver of service due by 1/9/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Saindon, Kelly)
December 6, 20116Plaintiff's Ex Parte Verified Motion For A Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction NOTICE of Motion by Kelly A Saindon for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order 5 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 12/9/2011 at 10:00 AM. (Saindon, Kelly)
December 6, 20115MOTION by Plaintiff James J Braddock for temporary restraining order Plaintiff's Ex Parte Verified Motion For A Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Saindon, Kelly)
December 5, 2011 CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Sidney I. Schenkier. (nsf, )
December 2, 20114ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff James J Braddock by Mark D Belongia (Belongia, Mark)
December 2, 20113ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff James J Braddock by Kelly A Saindon (Saindon, Kelly)
December 2, 20112CIVIL Cover Sheet (Saindon, Kelly)
December 2, 20111COMPLAINT filed by James J Braddock; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 0752-6623890.(Saindon, Kelly)
Docket Report Last Updated: October 9, 2012 00:22:58 PDT

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Plaintiff: James J Braddock 
Represented By: Mark D Belongia and Kelly A Saindon
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Defendant: Angelina Jolie
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