BackGrid USA, Inc. v. Modern Notoriety Inc., et al
Plaintiff: BackGrid USA, Inc.
Defendant: Modern Notoriety Inc., Oscar Castillo and Does 1-10, inclusive
Case Number: 2:2021cv03318
Filed: April 16, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Patricia Donahue
Referring Judge: Ronald SW Lew
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 501
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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June 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER STRIKING MOTION, MEMORANDUM, AND SUPPORTING DECLARATION FOR DISMISSAL UNDER RULE 12(b)(1) DUE TO LACK OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND IMPROPER VENUE UNDER FRCP 12(b)(2) AND 12(b)(3) AS TO DEFENDANT MODERN NOTORIETY INC. #17 by Judge Ronald S.W. Lew: Defendant Castillo may not file the Motion on behalf of Corporate Defendant. Defendant Castillo may represent only himself and may file documents only on his own behalf. Because Corporate Defendant cannot appear pro se, the Court STRIKES the Motion as to Corporate Defendant. The Court sets a hearing on Defendant Castillos Motion for July 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., with Plaintiffs Opposition due June 15, 2021, and Defendant Castillos Reply dueJune 22, 2021. IT IS SO ORDERED. See order for more information. (shb)
May 19, 2021 Filing 17 MOTION, MEMORANDUM, AND SUPPORTING DECLARATION FOR DISMISSAL UNDER RULE 12(v)(1) DUE TO LACK OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND IMPROPER VENUE UNDER FRCP 12(b)(1) AND 12)b)(3) filed by Defendant Oscar Castillo, Modern Notoriety In.. (shb)
May 11, 2021 Filing 16 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff BackGrid USA, Inc., upon Defendant Modern Notoriety Inc. served on 5/6/2021, answer due 5/27/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Alex Huezo - Brother of Oscar Castillo, Agent for Service of Process in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Ardalan, Joanna)
May 7, 2021 Filing 15 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff BackGrid USA, Inc., upon Defendant Oscar Castillo served on 4/29/2021, answer due 5/20/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Rosa Castillo - Mother in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at home address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Ardalan, Joanna)
April 20, 2021 Filing 14 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Oscar Castillo. (shb)
April 20, 2021 Filing 13 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Modern Notoriety Inc.. (shb)
April 19, 2021 Filing 12 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff BackGrid USA, Inc.. (Ardalan, Joanna)
April 19, 2021 Filing 11 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff BackGrid USA, Inc.. (Ardalan, Joanna)
April 19, 2021 Filing 10 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons. The following error(s) was found: The caption of the summons must match the caption of the complaint verbatim. If the caption is too large to fit in the space provided, enter the name of the first party and then write see attached.Next, attach a face page of the complaint or a second page addendum to the Summons. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (esa)
April 19, 2021 Filing 9 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa)
April 19, 2021 Filing 8 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Ronald S. W. Lew and Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. (esa)
April 19, 2021 Filing 7 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff BackGrid USA, Inc.. (Ardalan, Joanna)
April 19, 2021 Filing 6 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff BackGrid USA, Inc.. (Ardalan, Joanna)
April 19, 2021 Filing 5 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by BackGrid USA, Inc.. (Ardalan, Joanna)
April 19, 2021 Filing 4 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff BackGrid USA, Inc., identifying Backgrid USA, Inc., Plaintiff; Modern Notoriety Inc., Defendant; Oscar Castillo, Defendant; Alex Kantiff, Owner, Backgrid USA, Inc.; Steven Ginsburg, Owner Backgrid USA, Inc.; Scott Cosman, Owner, Backgrid USA, Inc.; Boris Nizon, Owner, Backgrid USA, Inc.. (Ardalan, Joanna)
April 19, 2021 Filing 3 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Plaintiff BackGrid USA, Inc. identifying None as Corporate Parent. (Ardalan, Joanna)
April 19, 2021 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff BackGrid USA, Inc.. (Ardalan, Joanna)
April 16, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-31133439 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff BackGrid USA, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B) (Attorney Joanna Ardalan added to party BackGrid USA, Inc.(pty:pla))(Ardalan, Joanna)

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Represented By: Joanna Ardalan
Represented By: Peter R Afrasiabi
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