Thunder Studios, Inc. v. Charif Kazal et al
Plaintiff: Thunder Studios, Inc.
Defendant: DOES, Charif Kazal and Tony Kazal
Case Number: 2:2017cv00871
Filed: February 2, 2017
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Karen L. Stevenson
Nature of Suit: Copyright

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January 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 192 JUDGMENT AFTER JURY VERDICT by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that: Plaintiff Thunder Studios shall have and recover $2,600.00 in statutory damages pursuant to 17 U.S.C. Section 504(c)(2) on Claim 1 (Copyright Infri ngement) against Defendant Charif Kazal. Plaintiff Thunder Studios shall take nothing on Claim 1 (Copyright Infringement) against Defendants Tony Kazal and Adam Kazal. Plaintiff Rodric David shall have and recover $100,000.00 in compensatory dam ages and $1,000,000.00 in punitive damages on Claim 2 (Stalking) against Defendant Tony Kazal. Plaintiff Rodric David shall have and recover $100,000.00 in compensatory damages and $1,000,000.00 in punitive damages on Claim 2 (Stalking ) against Defendant Adam Kazal. Plaintiff Rodric David shall take nothing on Claim 2 (Stalking) against Defendant Charif Kazal. Plaintiff Thunder Studios, Inc. may file a Motion For Recovery of Attorneys' Fees and Costs with the Court. Defendants Tony Kazal and Adam Kazal may file a Motion for Recovery of Attorneys' Fees with the Court. Plaintiffs Thunder Studios, Inc. and Rodric David may file an Application to the Clerk to Tax Costs. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (gk)
August 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 125 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal re APPLICATION for Protective Order 124 . (see order for details) (hr)
August 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 53 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE REGARDING DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. The Court, on its own motion, orders Plaintiff(s) to show cause, in writing, on or before August 17, 2017, why this action should not be dismiss ed 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 to Show Cause will be deemed consent to the dismissal of the action. (iv)
July 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 44 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) - ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE REGARDING DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. s) are ORDERED to show cause why this case should not be dismissed, for lack of prosecution. Link v. Wabash R. Co., 370 U.S. 626 (196 2) (Court has inherent power to dismiss for lack of prosecution on its own motion). The Court, on its own motion, orders Plaintiff(s) to show cause, in writing, on or before August 2, 2017, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosec ution. 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. Failur e to respond to this Order to Show Cause will be deemed consent to the dismissal of the action. Defendant(s) Tony Kazal; Charif Kazal did not answer the complaint, yet Plaintiff(s) have failed to request entry of default, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a). Plaintiff(s) can satisfy this order by seeking entry of default or by dismissing the complaint. IT IS SO ORDERED. (clee)
June 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 37 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) - ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE REGARDING DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Plaintiff(s) are ORDERED to show cause why this case should not be dismissed, for lack of prosecution. Link v. Wabash R. Co., 370 U.S . 626 (1962) (Court has inherent power to dismiss for lack of prosecution on its own motion). The Court, on its own motion, orders Plaintiff(s) to show cause, in writing, on or before July 12, 2017, 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) respon se. Failure to respond to this Order to Show Cause will be deemed consent to the dismissal of the action. Absent a showing of good cause, an action must be dismissed without prejudice if the summons and complaint are not served on a Defendant withi n 90 days after the complaint is filed. Plaintiff(s) have failed to file a proof of service within 90 days of the filing of the Complaint on the following Defendant(s): Adam Kazal Plaintiff(s) can satisfy this order by showing that service was effectuated within the 90 day deadline or by showing good cause for the failure to do so. Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m). IT IS SO ORDERED. (clee)
June 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. The Court, on its own motion, orders Plaintiff(s) to show cause, in writing, on or before July 3, 2017, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecuti on. 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 r espond to this Order to Show Cause will be deemed consent to the dismissal of the action. Defendant(s) Tony Kazal did not answer the complaint, yet Plaintiff(s) have failed to request entry of default, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a). Plaintiff(s) can satisfy this order by seeking entry of default or by dismissing the complaint. (smo)
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Defendant: Charif Kazal
Represented By: Ronald N Richards
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Plaintiff: Thunder Studios, Inc.
Represented By: Seth W Wiener
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