Mobile Illumination, Inc. v. Bright Star, Inc. et al
| Mobile Illumination, Inc. |
| Bright Star, Inc., Does 1-10, Anthony Ferris, Anthony Ferris doing business as The Christmas Guys and Anthony Ferris doing business as Holiday Lighting Services |
| 2:2015cv05489 |
| July 20, 2015 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Percy Anderson |
| Rozella A Oliver |
| Copyright |
| 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 39 ABSTRACT of Judgment issued in favor of plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc. and against Bright Star, Inc., Anthony Ferris(an individual), Anthony Ferris in the principal amount of $ 70,000, interest in the amount of $ 0.00, attorneys fees of $ 24,464.25, costs of $ 1,621.35. RE: Default Judgment, Permanent Injunction, #36 . (mrgo) |
| Filing 40 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY WRIT OF EXECUTION/ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT. The document is being returned to you for correction of: If there are no amounts for principal, attorney fees, costs or interest, please enter a zero (0) on each line. Last four digits of the judgment debtors drivers license and social security number were not indicated on the Abstract of Judgment. If these numbers are unknown, place an X in the box labeled Unknown. (mrgo) |
| Filing 38 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Daniel C Cotman counsel for Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc.. Rasheed M. McWilliams is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc.. (Cotman, Daniel) |
| Filing 37 REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing) (Attachments: #1 Judgment) (mrgo) |
| Filing 36 JUDGMENT AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION by Judge Percy Anderson. Related to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendants BRIGHT STAR, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION; ANTHONY FERRIS, AN INDIVIDUAL; ANTHONY FERRIS D/B/A/ THE CHRISTMAS GUYS; ANTHONY FERRIS D/B/A/ HOLIDAY LIGHTING SERVICES #31 . [I]t is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED: 1. Defendants shall pay Plaintiff damages in the amount of $70,000; 2. Defendants shall pay Plaintiff's attorneys' fees in the amount of $24,464.25; 3. Plaintiff shall recover its costs of suit in the amount of $1,621.35; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that Defendants and their successors and assigns, agents, officers, servants, employees, attorneys, and all persons acting in concert or participation with Defendants are permanently restrained, enjoined, and prohibited from (1) using and/or (2) removing copyright management information from Plaintiff's copyrighted works, including but not limited to the photographs attached as Exhibits B-H to the First Amended Complaint. ( MD JS-6. Case Terminated ) (smo) |
| Filing 35 EXHIBIT Filed filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc.. re Proposed Permanent Injunction Order as to Notice of Lodging, #34 . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 34 NOTICE OF LODGING filed Proposed Judgment and Proposed Permanent Injunction Order re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendants BRIGHT STAR, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION; ANTHONY FERRIS, AN INDIVIDUAL; ANTHONY FERRIS D/B/A/ THE CHRISTMAS GUYS; ANTHONY FERRIS D/B/A/ HOLIDAY LIGHTING SERVICES #31 , Order on Motion for Default Judgment, #33 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Proposed Order)(McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 33 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Percy Anderson: Plaintiff's Motion #31 is granted. Plaintiff is awarded $70,000 in statutory damages, $24,464.25 in attorneys' fees, and costs of $1,621.35 for a total of $96,085.60. Plaintiff is also entitled to injunctive relief. The Court will enter a Judgment consistent with this Order. Please refer to the Court's Minute Order for specifics. (cr) |
| Filing 32 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Percy Anderson. On the Court's own motion, the Court vacates the hearing on the Motion for Default Judgment #31 , previously scheduled for 6/20/2016 at 1:30 p.m. No appearance is necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smo) |
| Filing 31 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendants BRIGHT STAR, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION; ANTHONY FERRIS, AN INDIVIDUAL; ANTHONY FERRIS D/B/A/ THE CHRISTMAS GUYS; ANTHONY FERRIS D/B/A/ HOLIDAY LIGHTING SERVICES filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 6/20/2016 at 01:30 PM before Judge Percy Anderson. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Chad Zdenek, #2 Declaration of Rasheed McWilliams, #3 Exhibit A-F to McWilliams Decl, #4 Proposed Order (Judgment)) (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
Filing 30
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Percy Anderson: On March 30, 2016, the plaintiff filed a request for entry of default by clerk against defendants Bright Star, Inc., Anthony Ferris, individually and as doing business as The Christmas Guys and Holiday Lighting Services. Default by clerk was entered on March 31, 2016. Plaintiff is hereby directed to file a motion for default judgment or, other appropriate dispositive motion on or before May 16, 2016. Failure to file said dispositive motion by May 16, 2016, will result in dismissal without further notice by the Court. (smo)
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| Filing 29 DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to BRIGHT STAR, INC., a California corporation; ANTHONY FERRIS, an Individual; ANTHONY FERRIS D/B/A/ THE CHRISTMAS GUYS; ANTHONY FERRIS D/B/A/ HOLIDAY LIGHTING SERVICES (mg) |
| Filing 28 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Anthony Ferris filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration) (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 27 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Anthony Ferris filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration) (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 26 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Anthony Ferris(an individual) filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration) (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 25 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Bright Star, Inc. filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration) (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 24 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc., upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Anthony Ferris, an Individual in compliance with statute not specified by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 23 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc., upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Anthony Ferris, an Individual in compliance with statute not specified by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 22 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc., upon Defendant Anthony Ferris(an individual) served on 2/29/2016, answer due 3/21/2016. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Anthony Ferris, an Individual in compliance with statute not specified by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 21 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc., upon Defendant Bright Star, Inc. served on 2/29/2016, answer due 3/21/2016. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Anthony Ferris, Agent for Service of PRocess in compliance with statute not specified by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 20 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc.to Order to Show Cause,,,, #19 (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
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Filing 19
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge Percy Anderson: Absent a showing of good cause, an action must be dismissed without prejudice if the summons and complaint are not served on a defendant within 90 days after the complaint is filed. Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m). The original complaint was filed on July 20, 2015 and the First Amended Complaint was filed on January 4, 2016. In the present case, it appears that this time period has not been met. Accordingly, the court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff to show cause in writing on or before March 7, 2016, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. Pursuant to Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the court finds that this matter is appropriate for submission without oral argument. The Order to Show Cause will stand submitted upon the filing of plaintiff's response. Failure to respond to this Order may result in the imposition of sanctions, including but not limited to dismissal of the complaint. IT IS SO ORDERED. (cr)
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| Filing 18 21 DAY Summons Issued re First Amended Complaint/Petition, #14 as to Defendants Bright Star, Inc., Does, Anthony Ferris(an individual), Anthony Ferris dba The Christmas Guys, Anthony Ferris dba Holiday Lighting Services. (lom) |
| Filing 17 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition, #14 filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc.. (Iloputaife, Obi) |
| Filing 16 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc.to Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, Set/Reset Deadlines, #13 Notifying the Court of its First Amended Complaint (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 15 Updated NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc., identifying BRIGHT STAR, INC., a California corporation; ANTHONY FERRIS, an Individual; ANTHONY FERRIS D/B/A/ THE CHRISTMAS GUYS; ANTHONY FERRIS D/B/A/ HOLIDAY LIGHTING SERVICES. (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 14 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against BRIGHT STAR, INC., a California corporation; ANTHONY FERRIS, an Individual; ANTHONY FERRIS D/B/A/ THE CHRISTMAS GUYS; ANTHONY FERRIS D/B/A/ HOLIDAY LIGHTING SERVICES; and DOES 1-10 Bright Star, Inc., Does amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 JURY DEMAND, filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Q)(McWilliams, Rasheed) |
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Filing 13
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Percy Anderson: On November 4, 2015, the plaintiff filed a request for entry of default by clerk against defendant Bright Star, Inc. Default by clerk was entered on November 9, 2015. Plaintiff is hereby directed to file a motion for default judgment or, other appropriate dispositive motion on or before January 4, 2016. Failure to file said dispositive motion by January 4, 2016, will result in dismissal without further notice by the Court. (smo)
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| Filing 12 DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to Bright Star, Inc. a California corporation (pj) |
| Filing 11 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Bright Star, Inc. filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Rasheed McWilliams) (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 10 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc., upon Defendant Bright Star, Inc. served on 9/24/2015, answer due 10/15/2015. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Melissa Berry, Clerk, Legalzoom.com, registered agent for service for Bright Star, Inc. in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
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Filing 9
STANDING ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson: This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Percy Anderson. All counsel are ordered to familiarize themselves with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules of the Central District of California. See document for further details. (gk)
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| Filing 8 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Bright Star, Inc. (et) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Percy Anderson and Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (et) |
| Filing 5 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Mobile Illumination, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Report on Action re Copyright AO121)(McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc., identifying Bright Star, Inc.. (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc.. (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc.. (McWilliams, Rasheed) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-16115526 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff Mobile Illumination, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Q) (Attorney Rasheed McWilliams added to party Mobile Illumination, Inc.(pty:pla))(McWilliams, Rasheed) |
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