Gerald E. Heller v. NBCUniversal, Inc., et al
| Estate of Gerald E Heller |
| NBCUniversal, Inc., F. Gary Gray, O Shea Jackson, Sr., Andre Young, The Estate of Eric Wright, Tomica Woods-Wright, Comptown Records Inc, Matt Alvarez, Scott Bernstein, Legendary Pictures, Jonathan Herman, Alan Wenkus, Xenon Pictures, Inc./Xenon Entertainment Group, Andrea Berloff, S. Leigh Savidge, Adam Merims, Does 1-100, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC and Xenon Pictures, Inc. |
| Greenberg Traurig, LLP |
| 2:2015cv09631 |
| December 15, 2015 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Michael W Fitzgerald |
| Karen L Stevenson |
| Copyright |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Libel,Assault,Slander |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 113 REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing) (Attachments: #1 Order) (iv) |
Filing 112
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: MOTION TO DISMISS THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 12(B)(6) #103 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Motion is GRANTED without leave to amend. The action is DISMISSED. (MD JS-6. Case Terminated) (iv)
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| Filing 111 MINUTES OF MOTION TO DISMISS THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT #103 held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Court issues tentative ruling and hears oral argument. For reasons stated on the record, the Court takes the motion under submission and discharges the Order to Show Cause issued on December 4, 2018. Order to issue. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv) |
| Filing 110 DECLARATION of Brent M. Finch re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,, #108 filed by Plaintiff Estate of Gerald E Heller. (Finch, Brent) |
| Filing 109 REPLY in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint #103 filed by Defendants NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Xenon Pictures, Inc./Xenon Entertainment Group. (Scott, Jeff) |
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Filing 108
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: EX PARTE APPLICATION #106 AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Court, with reluctance, will accept the late Opposition. The Court will continue the deadline for the optional Reply to December 10, 2018. The hearing remains scheduled for December 17, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. Plaintiff's counsel, Brent M. Finch, Esq., is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE in writing by December 14, 2018, why he should not be monetarily sanctioned for the late filing and failing to comply with the Local Rules. (iv)
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| Filing 107 OPPOSITION to EX PARTE APPLICATION to Strike MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion #105 as Untimely or, Alternatively Extend Time to File Reply in Support of Motion To Dismiss #106 filed by Plaintiff Estate of Gerald E Heller. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Brent M. Finch in Response to Ex Parte Applicaiton)(Finch, Brent) |
| Filing 106 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Strike MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion #105 as Untimely or, Alternatively Extend Time to File Reply in Support of Motion To Dismiss filed by Defendants NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Xenon Pictures, Inc./Xenon Entertainment Group. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Rebekah Guyon, #2 Proposed Order) (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 105 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint #103 filed by Plaintiff Estate of Gerald E Heller. (Finch, Brent) |
| Filing 104 NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendants NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Xenon Pictures, Inc./Xenon Entertainment Group. correcting NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint #103 (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Rebekah Guyon in Support of Motion to Dismiss)(Guyon, Rebekah) |
| Filing 103 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint filed by Defendants NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Xenon Pictures, Inc./Xenon Entertainment Group. Motion set for hearing on 12/17/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Request for Judicial Notice, #2 Declaration of Rebekah Guyon, #3 Exhibit 1-4 to Guyon Declaration, #4 Proposed Order Granting the Motion to Dismiss, #5 Proposed Order Granting the Request for Judicial Notice) (Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party Xenon Pictures, Inc./Xenon Entertainment Group(pty:dft)) (Scott, Jeff) |
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Filing 102
ORDER RE PLAINTIFF'S THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT AND SCHEDULING #100 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint is deemed filed as of today's date. Defendants shall respond to the TAC on or before November 2, 2018. (iv)
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| Filing 101 THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant NBCUniversal, Inc., S. Leigh Savidge amending Amended Complaint/Petition, #37 , filed by Plaintiff Estate of Gerald E Heller(Finch, Brent) |
| Filing 100 STIPULATION for Order Regarding Plaintiff's Proposed Third Amended Complaint and Scheduling filed by Defendants Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Andre Young. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Scott, Jeff) |
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Filing 99
ORDER RE JOINT REPORT IN RESPONSE TO COURT'S AUGUST 30, 2018 ORDER #98 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The parties will file a Stipulation asking the Court to approve the filing of a proposed Third Amended Complaint without the need for a noticed motion; or Plaintiff will file a Motion for Leave to file Proposed Third Amended Complaint. (iv)
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| Filing 98 Joint STIPULATION for Order re a Filing and Scheduling Order (Joint Report in Response to Court's August 30, 2018 Order) filed by Defendants Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Andre Young. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Grotzinger, Jordan) |
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Filing 97
ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: As discussed at the 07/02/2018 Status Conference, the parties are ordered to meet and confer, and file a stipulation and proposed order with proposed dates. The stipulation and proposed order shall be filed on or before 09/14/2018. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smom) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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| Filing 96 MINUTES OF STATUS CONFERENCE (Held and Completed) before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. As discussed in court and on the record, the Court ORDERS the parties to meet and confer and file a stipulation and proposed order with dates. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv) |
| Filing 94 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. On the Court's own motion, a Status Conference is set for July 2, 2018 at 11:30 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
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Filing 95
ORDER ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTION OR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY #93 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Court orders the request of Plaintiff to substitute Brent M. Finch as attorney of record instead of Michael R. Shapiro is GRANTED. (iv)
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| Filing 93 REQUEST of Michael R. Shapiro to Withdraw as Attorney filed by plaintiff Estate of Gerald E Heller. (Attachments: #1 Signed Application Request for Approval-Withdrawal of Counsel, #2 Proposed Order Prosposed Order Withdrawal of Counsel) (Shapiro, Michael) |
| Filing 92 MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Case called and counsel state their appearance. The Telephonic Status Conference is held. For reasons stated on the record, the Court orders this action STAYED for 45 days. On or before June 14, 2018, Plaintiff must notify the Court whether it has obtained new counsel or whether Mr. Finch will prosecute the action going forward. If Plaintiff fails to so notify the Court or fails to obtain counsel, the action will be dismissed for lack of prosecution. If Plaintiff does obtain new counsel or intends for Mr. Finch to represent it going forward, the Court will hold another status conference to establish new deadlines. Court Reporter: Lisa Gonzalez. (iv) |
| Filing 91 STATEMENT / Status Conference Statement filed by Defendants Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Andre Young re: Text Only Scheduling Notice, 90 . (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 90 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. On the Court's own motion, a Telephonic Status Conference is set for April 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Counsel shall use the following dial-in information: (877) 411-9748; Access Code: 6448503. IT IS SO ORDERED.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
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Filing 89
MINUTES (In Chambers): ORDER DENYING Motion to Disqualify Defendants Attorneys of Record #72 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Court concludes that disqualification is unnecessary. The Motion is DENIED. (jp)
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| Filing 88 Notice Update: Judge Stevenson will conduct all Court appearances in Courtroom 580, 5th floor located at the Roybal Federal Building, 255 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. Please update your records to reflect this change. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 87 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 6/1/2017 at 10:33 a.m. re Transcript #86 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Ponce, Myra) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 86 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 6/1/2017 at 10:33 a.m. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Myra L. Ponce, CSR, RDR, CRR, e-mail address myraponce@sbcglobal.net. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 7/7/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/17/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/14/2017. (Ponce, Myra) |
| Filing 85 Effective June 8, 2017, Judge Stevenson will be located at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building, Suite 8100, on the 8th floor, located at 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. All Court appearances shall be made in Courtroom 570 of the Roybal Federal Building, and all mandatory chambers copies shall be hand delivered to the judge's mail box located outside the Clerk's Office on the 12th floor of the Roybal Federal Building. The location for filing civil documents in paper format exempted from electronic filing and for viewing case files and other records services remains at the United States Courthouse, 312 North Spring Street, Room G-8, Los Angeles, California 90012. The location for filing criminal documents in paper format exempted from electronic filing remains at the Roybal Federal Building, 255 East Temple Street, Room 178, Los Angeles, California 90012. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 84 MINUTES OF Motion Hearing #72 held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Courtroom Deputy Clerk distributes the Court's tentative ruling prior to the case being called. Case called, and counsel make their appearance. The Court hears oral argument from counsel and takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (jloz) |
| Filing 83 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. At the request of counsel and with the Court's approval, Plaintiff's Motion to Disqualify Counsel #72 is continued to June 1, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 82 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. On the Court's own motion, the Motion to Disqualify Counsel Defendants' Attorney of Record #72 is continued to May 26, 2017 at 10:00 AM. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 81 RESPONSE filed by Interested Party Greenberg Traurig, LLPto Objection/Opposition (Motion related) #80 to Evidence Proffered in Support of Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Disqualify Defendants' Attorneys of Record (McNamara, Michael) |
| Filing 80 Objection to GT Law's Evidence in Opposition to re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Disqualify Counsel Greenberg Traurig Firm #72 filed by Plaintiff Estate of Gerald E Heller. (Finch, Brent) |
| Filing 79 REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Disqualify Counsel Greenberg Traurig Firm #72 filed by Plaintiff Estate of Gerald E Heller. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Michael R. Shapiro)(Finch, Brent) |
| Filing 78 NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Interested Party Greenberg Traurig, LLP. correcting Objection/Opposition (Motion related),,,, #76 RE DKT. NO. 76-9 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 4 to Spira Declaration_Redacted)(Spira, Kirsten) |
| Filing 77 DEFENDANTS' OBJECTIONS TO EVIDENCE PROFFERED IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO DISQUALIFY DEFENDANTS' ATTORNEYS OF RECORD yes re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Disqualify Counsel Greenberg Traurig Firm #72 filed by Miscellaneous Greenberg Traurig, LLP. (McNamara, Michael) |
| Filing 76 OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO DISQUALIFY DEFENDANTS' ATTORNEYS OF RECORD yes re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Disqualify Counsel Greenberg Traurig Firm #72 filed by Miscellaneous Greenberg Traurig, LLP. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Joel Katz, #2 Declaration of Jeffrey Smith, #3 Declaration of Jeff Scott, #4 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Jeff Scott, #5 Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Jeff Scott, #6 Exhibit 3 to Declaration of Jeff Scott, #7 Declaration of Michael McNamara, #8 Declaration of Kirsten Spira, #9 Exhibit 4 to Declaration of Kirsten Spira, #10 Exhibit 5 to Declaration of Kirsten Spira, #11 Exhibit 6 to Declaration of Kirsten Spira, #12 Declaration of AnnaMarie Van Hoesen, #13 Exhibit 7 to Declaration of AnnaMarie Van Hoesen, #14 Exhibit 8 to Declaration of AnnaMarie Van Hoesen, #15 Exhibit 9 to Declaration of AnnaMarie Van Hoesen, #16 Exhibit 10 to Declaration of AnnaMarie Van Hoesen, #17 Declaration of Marisol Rivera, #18 Declaration of Jerold Budney, #19 Declaration of Vincent Chieffo, #20 Declaration of Jordan Grotzinger, #21 Declaration of Rebekah Guyon, #22 Declaration of Michael Starler)(McNamara, Michael) |
| Filing 75 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney AnnaMarie Van Hoesen on behalf of Miscellaneous Greenberg Traurig, LLP (Attorney AnnaMarie Van Hoesen added to party Greenberg Traurig, LLP(pty:misc))(Van Hoesen, AnnaMarie) |
| Filing 74 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Kirsten Hicks Spira on behalf of Miscellaneous Greenberg Traurig, LLP (Attorney Kirsten Hicks Spira added to party Greenberg Traurig, LLP(pty:misc))(Spira, Kirsten) |
| Filing 73 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Michael P McNamara on behalf of Miscellaneous Greenberg Traurig, LLP (Attorney Michael P McNamara added to party Greenberg Traurig, LLP(pty:misc))(McNamara, Michael) |
| Filing 72 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Disqualify Counsel Greenberg Traurig Firm filed by Plaintiff Estate of Gerald E Heller. Motion set for hearing on 5/22/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Terry Heller in Support of Motion to Disqualify, #2 Declaration of Michael Klein in Support of Motion to Disqualify, #3 Declaration of Gary Ballen in Support of Motion to Disqualify) (Finch, Brent) |
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Filing 71
MINUTES (In Chambers): ORDER GRANTING Motion to Substitute Plaintiff #65 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Defendant only record objection to substituting the Estate of Gerald E. Heller in place of Plaintiff now has been addressed. The Court concludes that substitution of the Estate is proper under Rule 25. Accordingly, the Motion is GRANTED. (jp)
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| Filing 70 SUPPLEMENTAL JOINT STATUS REPORT of OF STATE COURT PROCEEDINGS (PROBATE) filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Heller. (Finch, Brent) |
| Filing 69 JOINT STATUS REPORT of STATE COURT PROCEEDINGS (PROBATE) filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Heller. (Finch, Brent) |
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Filing 68
MINUTE ORDER (In Chambers): ORDER STAYING ACTION PENDING OUTCOME OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS #65 #66 #67 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The action is STAYED through March 20, 2017, pending the decision of the superior court. The parties shall file a joint status report on or before March 13, 2017, apprising the Court of the results of the Superior Court hearing. On March 20, 2017, upon the expiration of the stay, Defendants shall file an Opposition to the Motion. Plaintiff may file an optional reply by March 27, 2017. The Court will then take the matter under submission or set a date for a hearing. (lom)
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| Filing 67 REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Substitute Plaintiff Estate of Gerald Heller (deceased) for Plaintiff Gerald Heller #65 filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Heller. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Terry Heller)(Finch, Brent) |
| Filing 66 REPLY /RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Substitute Plaintiff Estate of Gerald Heller (deceased) for Plaintiff Gerald Heller #65 filed by Defendants Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Andre Young. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Rebekah S. Guyon)(Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 65 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Substitute Plaintiff Estate of Gerald Heller (deceased) for Plaintiff Gerald Heller filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Heller. Motion set for hearing on 2/6/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Terry Heller) (Finch, Brent) |
| Filing 64 NOTICE Statement of Fact of Death filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Heller. (Finch, Brent) |
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Filing 63
MINUTE (In Chambers): ORDER CONTINUING STAY OF CASE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The stay of the action is continued through 1/9/2017 to enable either party to properly notice and brief a motion to substitute. The parties are cautioned that the language of Rule 25 is mandatory. Accordingly, if no motion to substitute has been filed before the January 9 deadline, the action will be dismissed without prejudice to refiling by an appropriate entity at a future date. (jp)
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| Filing 62 RESPONSE filed by Defendants Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Andre Youngto Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held, Set/Reset Deadlines #59 /DEFENDANTS' RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 61 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Hellerto Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held, Set/Reset Deadlines #59 (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Michael Shapiro, #2 Exhibit Declaration of T. Heller, #3 Exhibit Stipulation, #4 Proposed Order)(Shapiro, Michael) |
| Filing 60 NOTICE TO PARTIES by District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Effective November 17, 2016, Judge Fitzgerald will be located at the 1st Street Courthouse, COURTROOM 5A on the 5th floor, located at 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. All Court appearances shall be made in Courtroom 5A of the 1st Street Courthouse, and all mandatory chambers copies shall be hand delivered to the judge's mail box outside the Clerk's Office on the 4th floor of the 1st Street Courthouse. The location for filing civil documents in paper format exempted from electronic filing and for viewing case files and other records services remains at the United States Courthouse, 312 North Spring Street, Room G-8, Los Angeles, California 90012. The location for filing criminal documents in paper format exempted from electronic filing remains at Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 255 East Temple Street, Room 178, Los Angeles, California 90012. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
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Filing 59
MINUTE (In Chambers): ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Plaintiff counsel is now ORDERED to show cause, in writing, no later than 11/14/2016, why the action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. (jp)
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| Filing 58 MINUTE (In Chambers) ORDER STAYING CASE before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Plaintiff's request is GRANTED and the action is stayed through 10/20/2016. The Court extends its condolences to Mr. Heller's's family and friends. (jp) |
| Filing 57 RESPONSE filed by Defendants Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Andre Youngto Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held, #56 [JOINT RESPONSE in Response to July 29, 2016 Minute Order] (Scott, Jeff) |
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Filing 56
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The parties are ORDERED to submit another Joint Report within ten days of completing discovery or by October 3, 2016, whichever is earlier. In that Joint Report, the parties shall (1) inform the Court whether all discovery has been completed and (2) propose a briefing schedule as to the actual malice issue on which the Court has reserved its ruling. IT IS SO ORDERED. See minute order for details. (jy)
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| Filing 55 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan - ANTI-SLAPP MOTION (ACTUAL MALICE REQUIREMENT) ; estimated length of trial to be determined, filed by Defendants Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Andre Young.. (Scott, Jeff) |
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Filing 54
MINUTES (In Chambers): ORDER Re Defendants' Motions to Strike and Plaintiff Motion for Discovery #40 , #43 , #48 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Anti-SLAPP Motion and Rule 12(f) Motion toStrike are GRANTED as to all allegedly defamatory scenes listed in the SAC, except the two scenes stating or implying that Plaintiff discouraged Ice Cube from retaining an attorney. The Court RESERVES its ruling as to those scenes for the reasons stated below. (See attachment of this Order for further details). Plaintiff request for discovery is therefore GRANTED. All discovery must be strictly limited to a single issue: whether Defendants acted with actual malice when they stated or implied that Plaintiff discouraged Ice Cube from retaining an attorney during contract negotiations. In conducing that limited discovery, the parties shall comply with the procedure outlined in the beginning of this Order. (jp)
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| Filing 53 OPPOSITION to re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Continue hearing from June 27, 2016 to TBD #46 filed by Defendants Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Andre Young. (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 52 MINUTES OF MOTION TO STRIKE #40 #43 Motion Hearing held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Courtroom Deputy Clerk distributes the Court's tentative ruling prior to the case being called. Case called, and counsel make their appearance. The Court hears oral argument from counsel and takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. Court Reporter: Naren L. Jansen. (lom) |
| Filing 51 REPLY IN SUPPORT OF NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike ALLEGATIONS OF NON-ACTIONABLE CONDUCT IN THE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT PER FRCP 12(F) Amended Complaint/Petition, #37 #43 filed by Defendants Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Andre Young. (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 50 REPLY IN SUPPORT OF NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike CLAIM 1 OF THE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO CAL. CIV. PROC. CODE 425.16 Amended Complaint/Petition, #37 #40 filed by Defendants Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Andre Young. (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 49 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Anti-SLAPP Motion (with correct page 2) filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Heller. (Shapiro, Michael) |
| Filing 48 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Rule 12(f) Motion to Strike filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Heller. (Shapiro, Michael) |
| Filing 47 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Defendants' Anti-SLAPP Motion filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Heller. (Attachments: #1 Declaration)(Shapiro, Michael) |
| Filing 46 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Continue hearing from June 27, 2016 to TBD filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Heller. Motion set for hearing on 7/18/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Declaration) (Shapiro, Michael) |
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Filing 45
ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION RE OPPOSITION DEADLINE OF PLAINTIFF TO DEFENDANTS ANTISLAPPMOTION AND MOTION TOSTRIKE #44 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Pursuant to the parties Stipulation, Plaintiff shall have a one day extension up to and including 6/7/2016 to file his Oppositions to Defendants Anti-SLAPP Motion and F.R.CP. Rule 12(f) Motion to Strike, and Defendants shall have a one day extension up to and including 6/14/2016 to file their Reply Briefs. (jp)
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| Filing 44 STIPULATION for Order re Opposition Deadline of Plaintiff to Defendants' Anti-SLAPP Motion and Motion to Strike filed by Defendants Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Andre Young. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Grotzinger, Jordan) |
| Filing 43 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike ALLEGATIONS OF NON-ACTIONABLE CONDUCT IN THE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT PER FRCP 12(F) Amended Complaint/Petition, #37 filed by Defendants Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Andre Young. Motion set for hearing on 6/27/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 42 NOTICE OF LODGING filed Non-Paper Physical Exhibit 21 In Support Of Defendants Motion To Strike Claim 1 Of The Second Amended Complaint re Notice of Manual Filing (G-92), #41 (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 41 NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Defendants Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Andre Young of Exhibit 21 to the Declaration of Vincent H. Chieffo in Support of Defendants' Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Motion to Strike is a true and correct copy of the Unrated Director's Cut of the 2015 full-length feature film Straight Outta Compton (DVD).. (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 40 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike CLAIM 1 OF THE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO CAL. CIV. PROC. CODE 425.16 Amended Complaint/Petition, #37 filed by Defendants Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Andre Young. Motion set for hearing on 6/27/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Vincent H. Chieffo in Support of Defendants to Motion to Strike, #2 Exhibit 21 and 22 to Chieffo Declaration, #3 Request for Judicial Notice) (Scott, Jeff) |
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Filing 39
ORDER On Stipulation Re Answer Deadline of Non-Moving Defendants #38 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald that the Answer of Defendants The Estate of Eric Wright, p/k/a Eazy E, Comptown Records, Inc. and Xenon Pictures, Inc., sued as "Xenon Pictures, Inc./Xenon Entertainment Group," shall be filed at the same time the Answer of the remaining Defendants is due, which will be determined by the Court's ruling on the pending Anti-SLAPP Motion and FRCP 12(f) Motion to Strike. (jp)
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| Filing 38 STIPULATION for Order - for non-moving Defendants to have extension of time in which to respond to the Second Amended Complaint up to and including the other Defendants' deadline to respond as determined by the Court on pending motions - filed by Defendants Comptown Records Inc, The Estate of Eric Wright, Xenon Pictures, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Grotzinger, Jordan) |
| Filing 37 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Andrea Berloff, Comptown Records Inc, Does, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, NBCUniversal, Inc., S. Leigh Savidge, The Estate of Eric Wright, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Xenon Pictures, Inc./Xenon Entertainment Group, Andre Young amending Amended Complaint/Petition #18 , Complaint - (Discovery),, filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Heller (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Shapiro, Michael) |
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Filing 36
ORDER APPROVING Stipulation to Set Deadline for Response to Second Amended Complaint #35 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Pursuant to the parties' Stipulation, Defendants shall have up to and including 30 days from service of the Second Amended Complaint in which to answer or otherwise respond thereto. (jp)
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| Filing 35 STIPULATION for Order to Set Deadline for Response to Second Amended Complaint filed by Defendants Matt Alvarez, Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, The Estate of Eric Wright, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Andre Young. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Grotzinger, Jordan) |
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Filing 34
ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Stipulation to Set Deadline for Defendants' Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Costs #33 is GRANTED, and SO ORDERED. (cw)
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| Filing 33 STIPULATION for Order to Set Deadline for Defendants' Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Costs Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Proc. Code 425.16, et seq. filed by Defendants Matt Alvarez, Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, The Estate of Eric Wright, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Andre Young. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Grotzinger, Jordan) |
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Filing 32
ORDER RE DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS TO DISMISS AND STRIKE #20 #21 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Motions are GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Plaintiff shall file a Second Amended Complaint on or before April 25, 2016. Any amendments in the Second Amended Complaint will be for the sole purpose of correcting the deficiencies identified in this Order. The addition of any new parties or claims must be approved pursuant to Rules 15 and 16. While there may be a Second Amended Complaint, there will be no Third. Any future successful motion to dismiss will granted without leave to amend. IT IS SO ORDERED. (jloz)
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| Filing 31 MINUTES OF MOTION TO DISMISS CASE #20 ; MOTION TO STRIKE CLAIMS 1-8 OF FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT #21 : Motion Hearing held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Court hears oral argument from counsel and takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. Court Reporter: Naren L. Jansen. (shb) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE of Association of Counsel associating attorney Michael R. Shapiro on behalf of Plaintiff Gerald E Heller. Filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Heller (Shapiro, Michael) |
| Filing 29 REPLY IN SUPPORT OF NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Claims 1 through 8 of the First Amended Complaint per CCP 425.16 #21 filed by Defendants Matt Alvarez, Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, The Estate of Eric Wright, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Andre Young. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Vincent H. Chieffo in Support of Defendants REPLY to Motion to Strike, #2 Exhibit 5 - 20 to Chieffo Declaration, #3 Request for Judicial Notice)(Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 28 REPLY IN SUPORT NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #20 filed by Defendants Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, The Estate of Eric Wright, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Andre Young. (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 27 OPPOSITION Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #20 filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Heller. (Shapiro, Michael) |
| Filing 26 OPPOSITION Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Claims 1 through 8 of the First Amended Complaint per CCP 425.16 #21 filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Heller. (Attachments: #1 Declaration)(Shapiro, Michael) |
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Filing 25
ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Stipulation for Extension of Time to File Response (and Reply) Briefs #24 is GRANTED. Oppositions are due 2/29/2016; Replies are due 3/16/2016. The hearing on the Motions #20 and #21 shall remain on 3/28/2016 at 10:00 AM. IT IS SO ORDERED. (cw)
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| Filing 24 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response (and Reply) as to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Claims 1 through 8 of the First Amended Complaint per CCP 425.16 #21 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #20 filed by Defendants Matt Alvarez, Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, The Estate of Eric Wright, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Andre Young. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Grotzinger, Jordan) |
| Filing 23 NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Defendants Matt Alvarez, Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, The Estate of Eric Wright, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Andre Young of PHYSICAL DVD COPY OF DEFENDANTS' EXHIBIT 1 TO CHIEFFO DECLARATION. (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE OF LODGING filed (Non-Paper Physical Exhibit 1 to Chieffo Declaration) re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Claims 1 through 8 of the First Amended Complaint per CCP 425.16 #21 (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Claims 1 through 8 of the First Amended Complaint per CCP 425.16 filed by Defendants Matt Alvarez, Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, The Estate of Eric Wright, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Andre Young. Motion set for hearing on 3/28/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Vincent H. Chieffo in Support of Defendants Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Motion to Strike, #2 Exhibit 1 to Chieffo Decl, #3 Exhibit 2 to Chieffo Decl (part 1 of 3), #4 Exhibit 2 to Chieffo Decl (part 2 of 3), #5 Exhibit 2 to Chieffo Decl (part 3 of 3), #6 Exhibit 3 to Chieffo Decl, #7 Exhibit 4 to Chieffo Decl, #8 Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Motion to Strike) (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Matt Alvarez, Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, The Estate of Eric Wright, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Andre Young. Motion set for hearing on 3/28/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 19 EXHIBIT Filed filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Heller. as to Amended Complaint/Petition #18 . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits A & B)(Shapiro, Michael) |
| Filing 18 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant All Defendants amending Complaint - (Discovery),, filed by Plaintiff Gerald E Heller(Shapiro, Michael) |
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Filing 17
ORDER APPROVING Stipulation #16 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald as follows: (1) The First Amended Complaint shall be filed on or before January20, 2016, and no new parties will be added; (2) Defendants' Motion to Dismiss pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6), Motion to Strike pursuant to Californias Anti-SLAPP statute, Cal. Civ. Proc. Code Sub-section 425.16, et seq., and/or any other motion or response appropriate to the FAC, shall be filed on or before February 10, 2016; (3) If any motion is filed, all opposition papers shall be filed on or before February 22, 2016; (4) All reply papers shall be filed on or before March 11, 2016; (5) The hearing on any motions shall take place on Monday, March 28, 2016 at10:00 AM. (jp)
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| Filing 16 STIPULATION for Order re schedule for Plaintiff's filing of a First Amended Complaint and Briefing and Hearing of Defendants' Motions filed by Defendants Matt Alvarez, Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC, Adam Merims, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, The Estate of Eric Wright, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Xenon Pictures, Inc./Xenon Entertainment Group, Andre Young. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Jordan D Grotzinger added to party Xenon Pictures, Inc./Xenon Entertainment Group(pty:dft))(Grotzinger, Jordan) |
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Filing 15
ORDER APPROVING Stipulation re Briefing and Hearing Schedule on Responsive Motions #14 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald as follows: (1) Defendants' Motion to Dismiss pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) and Motion to Strike pursuant to California's Anti-SLAPP statute, Cal. Civ. Proc. Code Sub-section 425.16, et seq., shall be filed on or before January 8, 2016; (2) All opposition papers shall be filed on or before January 19, 2016; (3) All reply papers shall be filed on or before February 8, 2016; and (4) The hearing on both motions shall take place on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 10:00 AM. (jp)
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| Filing 14 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Defendants' Motion to Dismiss per Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) and Defendnants' Motion to Strike per Cal. Civ. Proc. Code 425.16, et seq., and all oppositions and all replies filed by Defendants Matt Alvarez, Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC, Adam Merims, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, The Estate of Eric Wright, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Andre Young. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 13 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Matt Alvarez, Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC, Adam Merims, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, S. Leigh Savidge, The Estate of Eric Wright, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Andre Young, re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 of Notice to State Court and Adverse Parties of Removal of Action to Federal Court served on 12/15/2015. (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald and Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. (esa) |
| Filing 10 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Matt Alvarez, Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O'Shea Jackson, Legendary Pictures, Adam Merims, NBCUNIVERSAL, Inc., S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Eric Wright, Xenon Entertainment Group, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Andre Young, re Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties,,,,,,, #4 , Corporate Disclosure Statement #5 , Corporate Disclosure Statement #8 , Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 , Corporate Disclosure Statement #7 , Report on Filing of Copyright Action (Initial Notification), #9 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71), #3 , Joinder (non-motion), #2 , Corporate Disclosure Statement #6 on Plaintiff's Counsel served on 12/15/2015. (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 9 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Matt Alvarez, Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O'Shea Jackson, Legendary Pictures, Adam Merims, NBCUNIVERSAL, Inc., S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Eric Wright, Xenon Entertainment Group, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Andre Young. (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 8 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendants Xenon Entertainment Group, Xenon Pictures, Inc. (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 7 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Legendary Pictures (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 6 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Comptown Records Inc (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 5 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant NBCUNIVERSAL, Inc. identifying Comcast Corporation as Corporate Parent. (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 4 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Matt Alvarez, Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O'Shea Jackson, Legendary Pictures, Adam Merims, NBCUNIVERSAL, Inc., S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Eric Wright, Xenon Entertainment Group, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Andre Young, identifying NBCUniversal Media, LLC, erroneously sued as "NBCUniversal, Inc.;" Comcast corporation (Indirect owner of NBCUniversal Media, LLC); F. Gary Gray; O'Shea Jackson Sr., p/k/a Ice Cube; Andre Young, p/k/a Dr. Dre; The Estate of Eric Wright, p/k/a Eazy E; Tomica Woods-Wright, individually and as the personal representative of The Estate of Eric Wright; Comptown Records, Inc.; Matt Alvarez; Scott Bernstein; Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC, erroneously sued as "Legendary Pictures;" Legendary Pictures, LLC (Parent of Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC); Xenon Pictures, Inc., sued as "Xenon Pictures, Inc./Xenon Entertainment Group;" Jonathan Herman; Andrea Berloff; S. Leigh Savidge; Alan Wenkus; Adam Merims; William Packer; Bill Strauss; David Engel; Jon Jashni; Thomas Tull; Ronald G. Muhammed. (Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party Matt Alvarez(pty:dft), Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party Andrea Berloff(pty:dft), Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party Comptown Records Inc(pty:dft), Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party Legendary Pictures(pty:dft), Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party Adam Merims(pty:dft), Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party NBCUNIVERSAL, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party S. Leigh Savidge(pty:dft), Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party Tomica Woods-Wright(pty:dft), Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party Eric Wright(pty:estd), Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party Xenon Entertainment Group(pty:dft), Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party Xenon Pictures, Inc.(pty:dft))(Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 3 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendants Matt Alvarez, Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O'Shea Jackson, Legendary Pictures, Adam Merims, NBCUNIVERSAL, Inc., S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Xenon Entertainment Group, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Andre Young, Estate Defendant Eric Wright. (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 2 JOINDER filed by Defendants Matt Alvarez, Comptown Records Inc, Legendary Pictures, NBCUNIVERSAL, Inc., Tomica Woods-Wright, Xenon Pictures, Inc., Xenon Entertainment Group, Andrea Berloff, S. Leigh Savidge, Adam Merims, Estate Defendant Eric Wright joining in Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 . (Scott, Jeff) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles County Superior Court, case number BC599499 Receipt No: 0973-16944278 - Fee: $400, filed by Defendants Andre Young, F. Gary Gray, Scott Bernstein, O'Shea Jackson, Jonathan Herman, Alan Wenkus. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A to Notice of Removal) (Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party Scott Bernstein(pty:dft), Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party F. Gary Gray(pty:dft), Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party O'Shea Jackson(pty:dft), Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party Andre Young(pty:dft), Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party Jonathan Herman(pty:dft), Attorney Jeff E Scott added to party Alan Wenkus(pty:dft))(Scott, Jeff) |
| CONFORMED COPY OF COMPLAINT against defendants Matt Alvarez, Andrea Berloff, Scott Bernstein, Comptown Records Inc, Does 1-100, F. Gary Gray, Jonathan Herman, O Shea Jackson, Sr, Legendary Pictures, NBCUniversal, Inc., S. Leigh Savidge, The Estate of Eric Wright, Alan Wenkus, Tomica Woods-Wright, Xenon Pictures, Inc./Xenon Entertainment Group, Andre Young, Jury Demand, filed by plaintiff Gerald E Heller. (esa) |
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