Universal Music Corporation et al v. Gavilan Holdings LLC et al
Plaintiff: Universal Music Corporation, Swizz Beatz, Major Bob Music Company Incorporated, Irish Intellect Music and W Chappell Music Corporation doing business as WC Music Corporation
Defendant: Gavilan Holdings LLC and Jennifer Beeman
Case Number: 2:2026cv01607
Filed: March 9, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
Presiding Judge: Michael T Liburdi
Referring Judge: MICHAEL T. LIBURDI
Nature of Suit: Property Rights: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 501 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 5, 2026 Filing 15 Copy of AO 121 Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action Regarding a Copyright emailed to Copyright Office on this date. (Attachments: #1 Order at Doc. 13, #2 Judgment at Doc. 14)(REK)
August 5, 2026 Filing 14 CLERK'S JUDGMENT - Pursuant to Rule 55(a) and (b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and upon instruction by the Court, default judgment is hereby entered against Defendants Gavilan Holdings LLC and Jennifer Beeman, jointly and severally as follows: Statutory damages in the sum of $20,000.00 for each count of copyright infringement, for a total award of $80,000.00. Attorneys fees and costs in the amount of $15,488.70. Interest will accrue at the statutory rate from the date of this Order until fully paid. Interest will accrue at the statutory rate from the date of this Order until fully paid. (MAR)
August 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER that the Motion for Entry of Default Judgment Against Gavilan Holdings, LLC and Jennifer Beeman #12 is GRANTED. Judgment will be entered in Plaintiffs favor and against Defendants Gavilan Holdings, LLC and Jennifer Beeman, jointly and severally, as follows: Statutory damages in the sum of $20,000.00 for each count of copyright infringement, for a total award of $80,000.00; Attorney's fees and costs in the amount of $15,488.70; and interest will accrue at the statutory rate from the date of this Order until fully paid. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court must enter judgment accordingly and close this case. Signed by Judge Michael T Liburdi on 8/5/2026. (MAR)
June 15, 2026 Filing 12 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Gavilan Holdings, LLC and Jennifer Beeman by Irish Intellect Music, Major Bob Music Company Incorporated, Swizz Beatz, Universal Music Corporation, W Chappell Music Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Proposed Order Proposed Default Judgment)(Schroeder, Zachary)
May 13, 2026 Filing 11 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Jennifer Beeman, Gavilan Holdings LLC. (KLG)
May 12, 2026 Filing 10 APPLICATION for Entry of Default against Defendants Gavilan Holdings, LLC and Jennifer Beeman by Plaintiffs Irish Intellect Music, Major Bob Music Company Incorporated, Swizz Beatz, Universal Music Corporation, W Chappell Music Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Attachment Clerks Entry of Default)(Schroeder, Zachary)
April 15, 2026 Filing 9 SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Irish Intellect Music, Major Bob Music Company Incorporated, Swizz Beatz, Universal Music Corporation, W Chappell Music Corporation: Affidavit of Service re: Summons and Complaint upon Gavilan Holdings, LLC on 04/14/2026. (Schroeder, Zachary)
March 19, 2026 Filing 8 SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Irish Intellect Music, Major Bob Music Company Incorporated, Swizz Beatz, Universal Music Corporation, W Chappell Music Corporation: Rule 4 Waiver of Service of Summons. Waiver sent on 3/10/2026 to Jennifer Beeman . (Schroeder, Zachary)
March 13, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of Filing - AO 121 Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action Regarding a Copyright filed by Irish Intellect Music, Major Bob Music Company Incorporated, Swizz Beatz, Universal Music Corporation, W Chappell Music Corporation. (Schroeder, Zachary)
March 9, 2026 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Jennifer Beeman, Gavilan Holdings LLC. (Attachments: #1 Summons 2)(VRS). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document.
March 9, 2026 Filing 5 MINUTE ORDER: Request for Copyright, Trademark, or Patent Information. This case has been designated as a copyright, trademark, or patent case. The Clerk's Office is required to provide information to the Patent and Trademark Office and/or Copyright Office regarding this case. Attached to this docket entry are the required form(s) that must be completed. Plaintiff shall complete the form that is applicable to this particular case. In some cases, you may need to complete both forms.Within seven (7) days, Plaintiff must submit the required form(s) to the Clerk's Office. Please complete the form and file it with the Court using the specific event: Notice of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information, found under the Other Filings header. Please DO NOT mail the form directly to the Patent or Copyright Office. The Clerk's Office will submit the form. If neither form is required for this case, please file a notice indicating the reason the form is not necessary and use the event listed above. This form must be updated if additional patents, copyrights, or trademarks are alleged in a responsive pleading. (Attachments: #1 AO 120)(VRS)
March 9, 2026 Filing 4 Filing fee paid, receipt number AAZDC-25331128. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Michael T. Liburdi. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV-26-01607-PHX-MTL. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (VRS)
March 9, 2026 Filing 3 SUMMONS Submitted by Irish Intellect Music, Major Bob Music Company Incorporated, Swizz Beatz, Universal Music Corporation, W Chappell Music Corporation. (Schroeder, Zachary) (Attachments: #1 Summons 2)(VRS)
March 9, 2026 Filing 2 Disclosure Statement by Irish Intellect Music, Major Bob Music Company Incorporated, Swizz Beatz, Universal Music Corporation, W Chappell Music Corporation. (Schroeder, Zachary) (VRS)
March 9, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $ 405.00, receipt number AAZDC-25331128 filed by Universal Music Corporation, Irish Intellect Music, Major Bob Music Company Incorporated, Swizz Beatz, W Chappell Music Corporation. (Schroeder, Zachary) (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(VRS)

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Plaintiff: Universal Music Corporation
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Plaintiff: Major Bob Music Company Incorporated
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