Johnson et al v. Activision Blizzard Inc et al
Plaintiff: Preston Johnson and Elizabeth Jones
Defendant: Activision Blizzard Inc, Infinity Ward Inc, Treyarch Corp, Sledgehammer Games Inc, Microsoft Corporation, Epic Games Inc, Roblox Corp, Mojang Studios, Xbox Game Studios, Rockstar Games Inc, Rockstar North Limited, War Drum Studios LLC doing business as Grove Street Games, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc and Does Jane & John Doe 1-XX
Case Number: 3:2024cv00026
Filed: February 9, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Presiding Judge: James M Moody
Nature of Suit: Personal Inj. Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on March 27, 2024. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
March 27, 2024 Filing 113 RESPONSE in Opposition re #112 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Defendants Motions to Dismiss and to Compel Arbitration Pending the Courts Ruling on Plaintiffs Motion to Stay Pending Decision by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, #110 MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Decision by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation filed by Rockstar Games Inc, Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (Greathouse, Julie)
March 26, 2024 Filing 112 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Defendants Motions to Dismiss and to Compel Arbitration Pending the Courts Ruling on Plaintiffs Motion to Stay Pending Decision by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones (Walas, Breean)
March 21, 2024 Filing 111 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #110 Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Decision by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation filed by All Plaintiffs. (Walas, Breean)
March 21, 2024 Filing 110 MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Decision by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Walas, Breean)
March 12, 2024 Filing 109 Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Will Stute re 81 Text Entry Only Order. (fjg)
March 12, 2024 Filing 108 Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Behnam Dayanim re Notice of Docket Correction re #66 and #67 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (fjg)
March 8, 2024 Filing 107 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #106 Motion to Dismiss of Defendants Microsoft Corporation and Roblox Corporation filed by Microsoft Corporation, Roblox Corp. (Irby, Scott)
March 8, 2024 Filing 106 MOTION to Dismiss of Defendants Microsoft Corporation and Roblox Corporation by Microsoft Corporation, Roblox Corp (Irby, Scott)
March 8, 2024 Filing 105 AFFIDAVIT re #101 Brief in Support Motion to Compel Arbitration by Microsoft Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-C, #2 Exhibit D-F, #3 Exhibit G-I)(Irby, Scott)
March 8, 2024 Filing 104 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #103 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Epic Games Inc. (Talley, Graham)
March 8, 2024 Filing 103 Joint MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Epic Games Inc (Talley, Graham)
March 8, 2024 Filing 102 SEALED Document. (jap)
March 8, 2024 Filing 101 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #95 Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Litigation filed by Microsoft Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration Jason Coon, #2 Exhibit Declaration Ambika Kumar)(Irby, Scott)
March 8, 2024 Filing 100 SEALED Brief. (jap)
March 8, 2024 Filing 99 SEALED Document. (jap)
March 8, 2024 Filing 98 DECLARATION of Sophie Jia in Suport of Motion to Compel Arbitration by Epic Games Inc. re #96 Motion to Compel filed by Epic Games Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F)(Talley, Graham)
March 8, 2024 Filing 97 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #96 Motion to Compel Arbitration filed by Epic Games Inc. (Talley, Graham)
March 8, 2024 Filing 96 MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Epic Games Inc (Talley, Graham)
March 8, 2024 Filing 95 MOTION to Compel Arbitration and Stay Litigation by Microsoft Corporation (Irby, Scott)
March 8, 2024 Filing 94 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #93 Motion to Compel, Arbitration filed by Activision Blizzard Inc, Infinity Ward Inc, Sledgehammer Games Inc, Treyarch Corp. (Quattlebaum, Steven)
March 8, 2024 Filing 93 MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Activision Blizzard Inc, Infinity Ward Inc, Sledgehammer Games Inc, Treyarch Corp (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Bent Declaration w Exs A-D, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Byer Declaration)(Quattlebaum, Steven)
March 8, 2024 Filing 92 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #91 Motion to Compel, Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Compel Arbitration filed by Rockstar Games Inc, Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (Greathouse, Julie)
March 8, 2024 Filing 91 MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Rockstar Games Inc, Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (Attachments: #1 Document Redacted Declaration, #2 Document Placeholder for Unredacted Declaration to be filed under seal)(Greathouse, Julie)
March 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 90 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER granting #83 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Gabriella Nourafchan Ismaj is admitted as co-counsel for Rockstar Games Inc, Rockstar North Limited, and Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. Signed by Judge James M. Moody Jr. on 3/8/2024. (kog)
March 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 89 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER granting #86 Motion for Leave to File under seal. Signed by Judge James M. Moody Jr. on 3/7/24. (amr)
March 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 88 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER granting #85 Motion for Leave to File under seal. Signed by Judge James M. Moody Jr. on 3/7/24. (amr)
March 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 87 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER granting #84 Motion for Leave to File under seal. Signed by Judge James M. Moody Jr. on 3/7/24. (amr)
March 6, 2024 Filing 86 MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal by Epic Games Inc (Talley, Graham)
March 6, 2024 Filing 85 MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal by Microsoft Corporation (Irby, Scott)
March 6, 2024 Filing 84 MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Compel Arbitration Under Seal by Rockstar Games Inc, Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (Greathouse, Julie)
March 1, 2024 Filing 83 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Gabriella N. Ismaj. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-4702935. Filed by Rockstar Games Inc, Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (Attachments: #1 Affidavit)(Ratcliff, Brian)
March 1, 2024 Filing 82 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones (Walas, Breean)
February 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 81 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER granting #78 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Karin G. Pagnanelli. Signed by Judge James M. Moody Jr. on 2/28/2024. (kog)
February 28, 2024 Filing 80 Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Behnam Dayanim re Notice of Docket Correction re #66 and #67 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Resent to updated address. (fjg)
February 27, 2024 Filing 79 NOTICE of Change of Address by Roblox Corp (Dayanim, Behnam)
February 26, 2024 Filing 78 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Karin G. Pagnanelli. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-4699312. Filed by Rockstar Games Inc, Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (Attachments: #1 Affidavit)(Ratcliff, Brian)
February 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 77 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER granting #73 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by David P. Mattern, #74 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Geoffrey M. Drake, #75 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Paul Weeks, and #76 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by TaCara Harris. David P. Mattern, Geoffrey M. Drake, Paul Weeks, and TaCara Harris are admitted as co-counsel for Infinity Ward Inc, Sledgehammer Games Inc, Activision Blizzard Inc, and Treyarch Corp. Signed by Judge James M. Moody Jr. on 2/23/2024. (kog)
February 21, 2024 Filing 76 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by TaCara Harris. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-4696799. Filed by Activision Blizzard Inc, Infinity Ward Inc, Sledgehammer Games Inc, Treyarch Corp (Keith-Bolden, Sarah)
February 21, 2024 Filing 75 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Paul Weeks. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-4696793. Filed by Activision Blizzard Inc, Infinity Ward Inc, Sledgehammer Games Inc, Treyarch Corp (Keith-Bolden, Sarah)
February 21, 2024 Filing 74 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Geoffrey M. Drake. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-4696779. Filed by Activision Blizzard Inc, Infinity Ward Inc, Sledgehammer Games Inc, Treyarch Corp (Keith-Bolden, Sarah)
February 21, 2024 Filing 73 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by David P. Mattern. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-4696758. Filed by Activision Blizzard Inc, Infinity Ward Inc, Sledgehammer Games Inc, Treyarch Corp (Keith-Bolden, Sarah)
February 19, 2024 Filing 72 NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah Keith-Bolden on behalf of Activision Blizzard Inc, Infinity Ward Inc, Sledgehammer Games Inc, Treyarch Corp (Keith-Bolden, Sarah)
February 16, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 71 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER granting #65 Motion to Extend Time to file responsive pleadings. The parties responsive pleadings will be due according to the agreed briefing schedule. Signed by Judge James M. Moody Jr. on 2/16/2024. (amr)
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 70 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER granting #62 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Kathryn Cahoy, #63 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Gary M. Rubman, #64 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by David Sneed, #66 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Adam S Sieff, and #67 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Ambika Kumar. Kathryn Cahoy, Gary M. Rubman, David Sneed, Adam S Sieff, and Ambika Kumar are admitted to practice as co-counsel for Microsoft Corporation and Mojang Studios. Signed by Judge James M. Moody Jr. on 2/13/2024. (kog)
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 69 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER granting #52 MOTION for Attorney Adam Minchew to Appear Pro Hac Vice, #53 MOTION for Attorney Allison Libeu to Appear Pro Hac Vice, #54 MOTION for Attorney Moez Kaba to Appear Pro Hac Vice, and #55 MOTION for Attorney Padraic Foran to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Adam Minchew, Allison Libeu, Moez Kaba, and Padraic Foran are hereby admitted to appear as co-counsel for Epic Games Inc. Signed by Judge James M. Moody Jr. on 2/13/2024. (kog)
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 68 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER granting #51 MOTION for Attorney Behnam Dayanim to Appear Pro Hac Vice, #56 MOTION for Attorney Will Stute to Appear Pro Hac Vice, and #57 MOTION for Attorney David P. Fuad to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Behnam Dayanim, Will Stute, and David P. Fuad are admitted to appear as co-counsel for Roblox Corp. Signed by Judge James M. Moody Jr. on 2/13/2024. (kog)
February 12, 2024 Filing 67 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Ambika Kumar. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-4691416. Filed by Microsoft Corporation and Mojang Studios. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Irby, Scott)(Docket text modified on 2/12/2024 to correct the party filers) (jak)
February 12, 2024 Filing 66 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Adam S Sieff. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-4691335. Filed by Microsoft Corporation and Mojang Studios. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Irby, Scott) (Docket text modified on 2/12/2024 to correct the party filers)(jak)
February 12, 2024 Filing 65 Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time to Enter Briefing Schedule by Microsoft Corporation (Irby, Scott)
February 12, 2024 Filing 64 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by David Sneed. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-4691022. Filed by Microsoft Corporation and Mojang Studios (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Irby, Scott)(Docket text modified on 2/12/2024 to correct the party filers)(jak)
February 12, 2024 Filing 63 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Gary M. Rubman. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-4691012. Filed by Microsoft Corporation and Mojang Studios. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Irby, Scott) (Docket text modified on 2/12/2024 to correct the party filers)(jak)
February 12, 2024 Filing 62 MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Kathryn Cahoy. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-4690986. Filed by Microsoft Corporation and Mojang Studios. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Irby, Scott) (Docket text modified on 2/12/2024 to correct the party filers) (jak)
February 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 61 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER granting #41 Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive pleadings. Responses are due according to the scheduling agreement provided by the parties. Signed by Judge James M. Moody Jr. on 2/12/2024. (amr)
February 12, 2024 NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re #66 and #67 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice. CORRECTION: The docket texts were modified to correct the party filers as Microsoft Corporation and Mojang Studios as marked on the documents. (jak)
February 12, 2024 NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re #62 , #63 , and #64 Motions for leave to appear pro hac vice. CORRECTION: The docket texts were modified to correct the party filers as Microsoft Corporation and Mojang Studios as marked on the documents.(jak)
February 9, 2024 Filing 60 Case electronically transferred in from District of Arkansas Western; Case Number 4:23-cv-04107. Electronic file copy of transfer order, case file, and docket sheet received.
February 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE to Eastern District of Arkansas. Docket Sheet and case documents sent to receiving court. Signed by Honorable Susan O. Hickey on February 9, 2024.(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
February 9, 2024 Filing 58 TEXT ONLY MEMO OF REASSIGNMENT. Case reassigned to Honorable Susan O. Hickey. District Judge James Maxwell Moody, Jr no longer assigned to the case. (rwg) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
February 8, 2024 Filing 57 MOTION for Attorney David P. Fuad to Appear Pro Hac Vice MOTION FOR ADMISSION OF COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE OF DAVID P. FUAD (PHV Application fee paid $ 100; receipt number AARWDC-2922390) by Roblox Corp. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Young, Kimberly) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
February 8, 2024 Filing 56 MOTION for Attorney Will Stute to Appear Pro Hac Vice MOTION FOR ADMISSION OF COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE OF WILL STUTE (PHV Application fee paid $ 100; receipt number AARWDC-2922179) by Roblox Corp. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Young, Kimberly) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
February 1, 2024 Filing 55 MOTION for Attorney Padraic Foran to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Application fee paid $ 100; receipt number AARWDC-2918296) by Epic Games, Inc.. (Talley, Graham) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
February 1, 2024 Filing 54 MOTION for Attorney Moez Kaba to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Application fee paid $ 100; receipt number AARWDC-2918291) by Epic Games, Inc.. (Talley, Graham) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
February 1, 2024 Filing 53 MOTION for Attorney Allison Libeu to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Application fee paid $ 100; receipt number AARWDC-2918283) by Epic Games, Inc.. (Talley, Graham) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
February 1, 2024 Filing 52 MOTION for Attorney Adam Minchew to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Application fee paid $ 100; receipt number AARWDC-2918277) by Epic Games, Inc.. (Talley, Graham) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
February 1, 2024 Filing 51 MOTION for Attorney Behnam Dayanim to Appear Pro Hac Vice MOTION FOR ADMISSION OF COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE OF BEHNAM DAYANIM (PHV Application fee paid $ 100; receipt number AARWDC-2918076) by Roblox Corp. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Young, Kimberly) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 30, 2024 TEXT ONLY MEMO OF REASSIGNMENT. Case reassigned to District Judge James Maxwell Moody, Jr. Honorable Susan O. Hickey no longer assigned to the case per Chambers. (hnc) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 26, 2024 Filing 50 ***PLEASE DISREGARD DUPLICATE ENTRY*** NOTICE of Appearance by Molly Shepherd on behalf of Rockstar Games, Inc., Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.. (Shepherd, Molly) Modified on 1/29/2024 (tg). [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 26, 2024 Filing 49 NOTICE of Appearance by Molly Shepherd on behalf of Rockstar Games, Inc., Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.. (Greathouse, Julie) Modified on 1/29/2024 to edit text(tg). [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 26, 2024 Filing 48 NOTICE of Appearance by Julie DeWoody Greathouse on behalf of Rockstar Games, Inc., Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.. (Greathouse, Julie) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 26, 2024 TEXT ONLY MEMO OF REASSIGNMENT. Case reassigned to Honorable Susan O. Hickey. Honorable Timothy L. Brooks no longer assigned to the case. (hnc) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 26, 2024 TEXT ONLY MEMO OF REASSIGNMENT. Case reassigned to Honorable Timothy L. Brooks. Honorable Susan O. Hickey no longer assigned to the case. (lgd) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 25, 2024 Filing 47 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Activision Blizzard, Inc., Infinity Ward, Inc., Sledgehammer Games, Inc., Treyarch Corp.. (Quattlebaum, Steven) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 25, 2024 Filing 46 NOTICE of Appearance by Steven W. Quattlebaum on behalf of Activision Blizzard, Inc., Infinity Ward, Inc., Sledgehammer Games, Inc., Treyarch Corp.. (Quattlebaum, Steven) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 25, 2024 Filing 45 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Epic Games, Inc.. (Talley, Graham) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 25, 2024 Filing 44 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Rockstar Games, Inc., Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.. (Ratcliff, Brian) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 25, 2024 Filing 43 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Rockstar Games, Inc., Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.. (Ratcliff, Brian) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 25, 2024 Filing 42 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Rockstar Games, Inc., Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.. (Ratcliff, Brian) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 25, 2024 Filing 41 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Rockstar Games, Inc., Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.. (Ratcliff, Brian) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 25, 2024 Filing 40 ***PLEASE DISREGARD. FILED IN ERROR.*** NOTICE of Appearance by Brian H. Ratcliff on behalf of Rockstar Games, Inc., Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Ratcliff, Brian) Modified on 1/26/2024.(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 25, 2024 Filing 39 ***PLEASE DISREGARD. FILED IN ERROR.*** NOTICE of Appearance by Brian H. Ratcliff on behalf of Rockstar Games, Inc., Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Ratcliff, Brian) Modified on 1/26/2024.(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 25, 2024 Filing 38 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian H. Ratcliff on behalf of Rockstar Games, Inc., Rockstar North Limited, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.. (Ratcliff, Brian) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 25, 2024 Filing 37 NOTICE of Appearance by Stuart P. Miller on behalf of Epic Games, Inc.. (Miller, Stuart) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 25, 2024 Filing 36 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Roblox Corp. (Griffin, William) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 24, 2024 Filing 35 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Mojang Studios. (Irby, Scott) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 24, 2024 Filing 34 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Microsoft Corporation. (Irby, Scott) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 24, 2024 Filing 33 NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Andrew Irby on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, Mojang Studios. (Irby, Scott) (Main Document 33 replaced on 1/25/2024) (mll). [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 24, 2024 Filing 32 NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica P. Koehler on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, Mojang Studios. (Koehler, Jessica) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 24, 2024 Filing 31 NOTICE of Appearance by Graham C. Talley on behalf of Epic Games, Inc.. (Talley, Graham) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 22, 2024 Filing 30 NOTICE of Appearance by Kimberly D. Young on behalf of Roblox Corp. (Young, Kimberly) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 22, 2024 Filing 29 NOTICE of Appearance by William M. Griffin, III on behalf of Roblox Corp. (Griffin, William) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
January 5, 2024 Filing 28 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of Party, War Drum Studios LLC d/b/a Grove Street Games, by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones . (Walas, Breean) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 20, 2023 Filing 27 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. Roblox Corp was sent waiver on 12/14/2023, answer due 2/12/2024. (Walas, Breean) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 20, 2023 Filing 26 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. War Drum Studios LLC was sent waiver on 12/19/2023, answer due 2/20/2024. (Walas, Breean) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 18, 2023 Filing 25 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. XBOX Game Studios was sent waiver on 12/12/2023, answer due 2/12/2024. (Walas, Breean) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 18, 2023 Filing 24 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. Mojang Studios was sent waiver on 12/12/2023, answer due 2/12/2024. (Walas, Breean) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 18, 2023 Filing 23 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. Microsoft Corporation was sent waiver on 12/12/2023, answer due 2/12/2024. (Walas, Breean) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 14, 2023 Filing 22 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. Treyarch Corp. was sent waiver on 12/14/2023, answer due 2/12/2024. (Walas, Breean) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 14, 2023 Filing 21 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. Sledgehammer Games, Inc. was sent waiver on 12/14/2023, answer due 2/12/2024. (Walas, Breean) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 14, 2023 Filing 20 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. Infinity Ward, Inc. was sent waiver on 12/14/2023, answer due 2/12/2024. (Walas, Breean) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 14, 2023 Filing 19 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. Activision Blizzard, Inc. was sent waiver on 12/14/2023, answer due 2/12/2024. (Walas, Breean) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 7, 2023 Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Tina Bullock on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Bullock, Tina) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 7, 2023 Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Danielle Ward Mason on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Mason, Danielle) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 7, 2023 Filing 16 ***PLEASE DISREGARD. FILED IN ERROR.*** NOTICE of Appearance by Breean Walas on behalf of Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. (Walas, Breean) Modified on 12/7/2023.(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 7, 2023 Filing 15 ***PLEASE DISREGARD. FILED IN ERROR.*** NOTICE of Appearance by Breean Walas on behalf of Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. (Walas, Breean) Modified on 12/7/2023.(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 7, 2023 Filing 14 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. was sent waiver on 12/6/2023, answer due 2/5/2024. (Walas, Breean) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 7, 2023 Filing 13 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. Rockstar Games, Inc. was sent waiver on 12/6/2023, answer due 2/5/2024. (Walas, Breean) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 7, 2023 Filing 12 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. Rockstar North Limited was sent waiver on 12/6/2023, answer due 2/5/2024. (Walas, Breean) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 7, 2023 Filing 11 ***PLEASE DISREGARD. FILED IN ERROR.*** REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to Rockstar Games, Inc. on December 6, 2023 by All Plaintiffs. Waiver of Service due by 2/5/2024. (Walas, Breean) Modified on 12/7/2023.(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 7, 2023 Filing 10 ***PLEASE DISREGARD. FILED IN ERROR.*** REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to Rockstar Games UK Ltd. on December 6, 2023 by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. Waiver of Service due by 2/5/2024. (Walas, Breean) Modified on 12/7/2023.(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 6, 2023 Filing 9 TEXT ONLY ORDER granting #7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Tina Bullock is directed to immediately register for Pro Hac Vice filer access through PACER and enter her appearance in this matter. Signed by Honorable Susan O. Hickey on December 6, 2023. (hnd) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 6, 2023 Filing 8 TEXT ONLY ORDER granting #6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Danielle Ward Mason is directed to immediately register for Pro Hac Vice filer access through PACER and enter her appearance in this matter. Signed by Honorable Susan O. Hickey on December 6, 2023. (hnd) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 6, 2023 Filing 7 MOTION for Attorney Tina Bullock to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Application fee paid $ 100; receipt number AARWDC-2887202) by Elizabeth Jones, Preston Johnson. (Walas, Breean) Modified on 12/7/2023.(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 6, 2023 Filing 6 MOTION for Attorney Danielle Ward Mason to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Application fee paid $ 100; receipt number AARWDC-2887183) by Elizabeth Jones, Preston Johnson. (Walas, Breean) Modified on 12/7/2023.(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 5, 2023 Filing 5 THE DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED TO COURT USERS AND CASE PARTICIPANTS. Summons Issued as to Activision Blizzard, Inc., Epic Games, Inc., Roblox Corp, Rockstar Games, Inc., Sledgehammer Games, Inc., Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., Treyarch Corp., War Drum Studios LLC, XBOX Game Studios and returned to attorney or plaintiff for service.(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
December 1, 2023 Filing 4 Waiver by Elizabeth Jones of service of summons. (Walas, Breean) Modified on 12/7/2023.(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
November 14, 2023 Complaint fee received: $402.00, receipt number AARWDC-2874774.(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
November 8, 2023 Filing 3 Magistrate Notice/Consent Form.(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
November 8, 2023 Filing 2 COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Defendants, filed by Preston Johnson, Elizabeth Jones. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Summons, #4 Summons, #5 Summons, #6 Summons, #7 Summons, #8 Summons, #9 Summons, #10 Summons)(Walas, Breean) Modified on 12/7/2023.(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
November 8, 2023 Filing 1 CIVIL COVER SHEET by Elizabeth Johnson, Preston Johnson. Please proceed with filing your case initiating documents.If the case initiating documents are not filed by Close of Business the next business day, this file may be closed.A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the Court (Fed.R.Civ.P.3).(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]
November 8, 2023 CLERK'S NOTICE REGARDING FILING FEE. The following document was received and filed without the appropriate filing fee: #2 Complaint. You MUST pay the filing fee of $402.00 or file a motion to proceed In Forma Pauperis, if appropriate, within 2 business days.If the proper fees or motion are not received for case initiating documents, your case may be subject to dismissal.Present your payment to the appropriate Divisional Office or Pay Online, using the Civil -> Other Documents -> Filing Fee Submitted event. Filing Fee due by 11/13/2023.(mll) [Transferred from arwd on 2/9/2024.]

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Plaintiff: Preston Johnson
Represented By: Danielle Ward Mason
Represented By: Breean Walas
Represented By: Tina Bullock
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Plaintiff: Elizabeth Jones
Represented By: Breean Walas
Represented By: Danielle Ward Mason
Represented By: Tina Bullock
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Defendant: Activision Blizzard Inc
Represented By: Steven W. Quattlebaum
Represented By: Geoffrey M. Drake
Represented By: Paul Weeks
Represented By: David P. Mattern
Represented By: Sarah Keith-Bolden
Represented By: TaCara D Harris
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Defendant: Infinity Ward Inc
Represented By: Steven W. Quattlebaum
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Defendant: Treyarch Corp
Represented By: Steven W. Quattlebaum
Represented By: TaCara D Harris
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Defendant: Sledgehammer Games Inc
Represented By: Steven W. Quattlebaum
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Represented By: Paul Weeks
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Defendant: Microsoft Corporation
Represented By: Jessica P. Koehler
Represented By: Scott Andrew Irby
Represented By: Adam S. Sieff
Represented By: Ambika Kumar
Represented By: David Sneed
Represented By: Gary M. Rubman
Represented By: Jessica Pruitt Koehler
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Defendant: Epic Games Inc
Represented By: Adam Minchew
Represented By: Allison L. Libeu
Represented By: Graham C. Talley
Represented By: Moez M. Kaba
Represented By: Padraic Foran
Represented By: Stuart P. Miller
Represented By: Graham Caughman Talley
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Defendant: Roblox Corp
Represented By: Behnam Dayanim
Represented By: David P. Fuad
Represented By: Kimberly Dickerson Young
Represented By: Will Stute
Represented By: William M. Griffin, III
Represented By: William F. Stute
Represented By: Scott Andrew Irby
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Defendant: Mojang Studios
Represented By: Jessica P. Koehler
Represented By: Scott Andrew Irby
Represented By: Ambika Kumar
Represented By: David Sneed
Represented By: Kathryn E. Cahoy
Represented By: Adam S. Sieff
Represented By: Gary M. Rubman
Represented By: Jessica Pruitt Koehler
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Defendant: Xbox Game Studios
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Defendant: Rockstar Games Inc
Represented By: Brian H. Ratcliff
Represented By: Julie DeWoody Greathouse
Represented By: Molly Magee Shepherd
Represented By: Gabriella Nourafchan Ismaj
Represented By: Karin Grace Pagnanelli
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Defendant: Rockstar North Limited
Represented By: Brian H. Ratcliff
Represented By: Julie DeWoody Greathouse
Represented By: Molly Magee Shepherd
Represented By: Gabriella Nourafchan Ismaj
Represented By: Karin Grace Pagnanelli
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Defendant: War Drum Studios LLC doing business as Grove Street Games
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Defendant: Take-Two Interactive Software Inc
Represented By: Brian H. Ratcliff
Represented By: Julie DeWoody Greathouse
Represented By: Molly Magee Shepherd
Represented By: Gabriella Nourafchan Ismaj
Represented By: Karin Grace Pagnanelli
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