Douglas Campbell Thomson et al v. Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson et al
Plaintiff: Douglas Campbell Thomson, John Anthony Helliwell and Robert Layne Siebenberg
Defendant: Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson, Roger Hodgson, Richard Davies, DELICATE MUSIC, a California general partnership, THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS, a New York not-for-profit performing rights organization, Universal Music Corp. doing business as Universal Music Publishing Group, Delicate Music, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and Does 1-20, inclusive
Counter Defendant: Roes
Case Number: 2:2021cv08124
Filed: October 12, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Paul L Abrams
Referring Judge: Andre Birotte
2 Judge: Alicia G Rosenberg
3 Judge: Mark C Scarsi
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO MODIFY ORDER RE: JURY/COURT TRIAL by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: Upon Stipulation #67 , IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the pretrial and trial dates are continued. Jury Trial set for 7/18/2023 08:30 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearings on Motions in Limine set for 6/30/2023 11:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Non-Expert Discovery cut-off 2/3/2023. Last Day for Court to hear motions 3/31/2023. Deadline to Complete Private Mediation 4/14/2023. Trial filings (first round) due by 6/9/2023. Trial filings (second round) due by 6/16/2023. See document for further details. (gk)
June 16, 2022 Filing 67 Joint STIPULATION to Reschedule remaining deadlines in the Scheduling Order filed by Plaintiffs John Anthony Helliwell, Robert Layne Siebenberg, Douglas Campbell Thomson. (Attachments: #1 Declaration OF ROBERT CARROLL III IN SUPPORT OF JOINT STIPULATION TO MODIFY ORDER RE: JURY/COURT TRIAL, #2 Proposed Order GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO MODIFY ORDER RE: JURY/COURT TRIAL)(Given, David)
June 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 66 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court, on its own motion, hereby STRIKES Plaintiffs' Motion for Entry of Default against Defendant Delicate Music #56 because Defendant Delicate Music filed an Answer to the operative complaint on 5/24/2022. In addition, Defendants Richard Davies and Charles Roger Hodgson have complied with the conditions set forth in the parties' 5/23/2022 Stipulation. Accordingly, the hearing for Plaintiffs' Motion set for 6/3/2022 at 10:00 AM. is VACATED. Court Reporter: N/A. (gk)
June 2, 2022 Filing 65 Joint STIPULATION to Withdraw Motion NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Delicate Music #56 filed by Plaintiffs John Anthony Helliwell, Robert Layne Siebenberg, Douglas Campbell Thomson. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order WITHDRAWING PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT AND TO STRIKE)(Given, David)
May 25, 2022 Filing 64 Notice of Withdrawal of Answer to Complaint (Discovery) #47 filed by DEFENDANTS Richard Davies, Richard Davies. (Plonsker, Michael)
May 24, 2022 Filing 63 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, #39 Defendant Delicate Music's Answer to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial filed by Defendant Delicate Music.(Jacobs, Robert)
May 24, 2022 Filing 62 CERTIFICATE AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Delicate Music, identifying Delicate Music. (Jacobs, Robert)
May 24, 2022 Filing 61 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Sarah Emily Moses counsel for Defendant Delicate Music. Adding Sarah E. Moses as counsel of record for Defendant Delicate Music for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Delicate Music. (Attorney Sarah Emily Moses added to party Delicate Music(pty:dft))(Moses, Sarah)
May 24, 2022 Filing 60 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Robert A Jacobs counsel for Defendant Delicate Music. Adding Robert A. Jacobs as counsel of record for Defendant Delicate Music for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Delicate Music. (Attorney Robert A Jacobs added to party Delicate Music(pty:dft))(Jacobs, Robert)
May 24, 2022 Filing 59 AMENDED ANSWER of Defendant Roger Hodgson to Amended Complaint/Petition, #39 filed by Defendant Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson. (Jacobs, Robert)
May 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER PERMITTING DEFENDANT DELICATE MUSIC TO FILE AN ANSWER BY 5/26/2022 AND CONTINUING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT AND TO STRIKE by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: Upon Stipulation #57 , IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that The Answer filed on 3/18/2022 by Defendant Richard Davies on behalf of his respective interest in Defendant Delicate Music (see ECF No. 47) will be withdrawn by Defendant Davies on or before 5/26/2022. On or before 5/26/2022, Defendant Roger Hodgson will file his Amended Answer to the operative complaint on behalf of himmself and not any interest in Delicate Music, in the form that was attached to the Stipulation as Exhibit A. Defendant Delicate Music will file its own Answer to the operative complaint on or before 5/26/2022. The hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Entry of Default and to Strike #56 is CONTINUED to 6/3/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. The Plaintiffs are ORDERED to file a Stipulation and Proposed Order withdrawing their Motion before 6/3/2022, if the conditions above are satisfied. (gk)
May 23, 2022 Filing 57 Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Defendant Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Permitting Defendant Delicate Music To File An Answer By May 26, 2022 And To Take Plaintiffs Motion To Strike Off Calendar (Scheduled For May 27, 2022) If Certain Conditions Are Timely Met)(Jacobs, Robert)
April 8, 2022 Filing 56 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Delicate Music filed by Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants John Anthony Helliwell, Robert Layne Siebenberg, Douglas Campbell Thomson. Motion set for hearing on 5/27/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order (i) DIRECTING CLERK TO ENTER DEFAULT AS TO DEFENDANT DELICATE MUSIC AND (ii) STRIKING PURPORTED DELICATE MUSIC RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS) (Given, David)
March 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER RE: JURY/COURT TRIAL: I. SCHEDULE; II. TRIAL PREPARATION; III. CONDUCT OF ATTORNEYS AND PARTIES by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: Jury Trial set for 3/21/2023 08:30 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions In Limine set for 3/3/2023 11:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Last Date to Hear Motion to Amend Pleadings/Add Parties 5/27/2022. Non-Expert Discovery cut-off 10/7/2022. Last Date to Hear Motions 12/2/2022. Deadline to Complete Settlement Conference 12/16/2022. Trial Filings (first round): Motions In Limine, Memoranda of Contentions of Fact and Law, Witness Lists, Joint Exhibit List, Joint Status Report Regarding Settlement due by 2/10/2023. Trial Filings (second round): Oppositions to Motions In Limine, Joint Proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order due by 2/17/2023. See document for further details. (gk)
March 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams: the following document(s) be STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Local Rules, General Order and/or the Courts Case Management Order: Disclosure #49 , for the following reasons: Discovery documents must be served on opposing party and should only be filed with the Court in connection with a pending motion. See Local Rule 26-2. Counsel is advised to review the federal and local rules. (es)
March 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams: the following document(s) be STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Local Rules, General Order and/or the Courts Case Management Order: Disclosure #49 , for the following reasons: Discovery documents must be served on opposing party and should only be filed with the Court in connection with a pending motion. See Local Rule 26-2. Counsel is advised to review the federal and local rules. (es)
March 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 3 by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Case ordered to a private mediator based upon a stipulation of the parties or by the court order. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 12/16/2022. (cb)
March 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 51 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court has reviewed the Joint Rule 26(f) Report submitted by the parties, and determines that an in-person Scheduling Conference is unnecessary. Accordingly, the Court VACATES the March 25, 2022, Scheduling Conference. Order re Jury/Court Trial to issue. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cb) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 18, 2022 Filing 50 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, #39 filed by DEFENDANT ROGER HODGSON, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF HIS INTEREST IN DEFENDANT DELICATE MUSIC Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson.(Jacobs, Robert)
March 18, 2022 Filing 49 [STRICKEN BY ORDER OF THE COURT SEE DKT. #54 ] INITIAL DISCLOSURE filed by Counter Claimant Richard Davies (Plonsker, Michael) Modified on 3/21/2022 (es).
March 18, 2022 Filing 48 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by DEFENDANT RICHARD DAVIES ON BEHALF OF HIS INTEREST IN DELICATE MUSIC Richard Davies, (Plonsker, Michael)
March 18, 2022 Filing 47 [DOCUMENT WITHDRAWN PER DEFENDANT'S NOTICE ON 5/25/2022, SEE DOCKET NO. 64] ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, #39 filed by DEFENDANT RICHARD DAVIES, ON BEHALF OF HIS INTEREST IN DELICATE MUSIC Richard Davies, Richard Davies.(Plonsker, Michael) Modified on 5/26/2022 (gk).
March 18, 2022 Filing 46 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, #39 filed by DEFENDANT Richard Davies, Richard Davies.(Plonsker, Michael)
March 12, 2022 Filing 45 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5-7 Days, filed by Plaintiffs John Anthony Helliwell, Robert Layne Siebenberg, Douglas Campbell Thomson.. (Given, David)
February 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER REGARDING JOINT STIPULATION TO (1) EXTEND TIME FOR DEFENDANTS ROGER HODGSON AND DELICATE MUSIC TO RESPOND TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT; AND (2) CONTINUE THE 3/4/2022 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: Upon Stipulation #42 , IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant Roger Hodgson's deadline to answer or otherwise respond to the First Amended Complaint ("FAC") #39 is extended to 3/18/2022; Defendant Delicate Music's deadline to answer or otherwise respond to the FAC is extended to 3/18/2022. The Scheduling Conference is continued to 3/25/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (gk)
February 11, 2022 Filing 43 DECLARATION of Robert A. Jacobs re Stipulation to Extend Time to Answer (More than 30 days) #42 filed by Defendant Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson. (Jacobs, Robert)
February 11, 2022 Filing 42 Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to April 4, 2022 re Amended Complaint/Petition, #39 filed by Defendant Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Jacobs, Robert)
February 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO (1) EXTEND TIME FOR DEFENDANTS ROGER HODGSON AND DELICATE MUSIC TO ANSWER PLAINTIFFS' FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT; AND (2) CONTINUE THE 2/25/2022 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE TO ALIGN WITH CORRESPONDING DATES IN RELATED CASES by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court GRANTS the Stipulation #40 in its entirety. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants Roger Hodgson and Delicate Music's deadline to answer the First Amended Complaint #39 is extended to 2/18/2022. The Scheduling Conference is continued to3/4/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (gk)
January 28, 2022 Filing 40 Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to First Amended Complaint; and Continue the February 25, 2022 Scheduling Conference to Align with Corresponding Dates in Related Cases filed by Defendant Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Robert A. Jacobs, #2 Proposed Order)(Jacobs, Robert)
January 28, 2022 Filing 39 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Richard Davies, Delicate Music, Does, Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson amending Complaint - (Discovery),, filed by Plaintiffs John Anthony Helliwell, Robert Layne Siebenberg, Douglas Campbell Thomson (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Given, David)
January 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO FILE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: Upon Stipulation #34 , IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs Douglas Campbell Thomson, John Anthony Helliwell, and Robert Layne Siebenberg will file their First Amended Complaint ("FAC") no later than 1/28/2022. Defendants Roger Pomfret Hodgson a/k/a Roger Hodgson, Richard Davies, and Delicate Music will file a response to the FAC no later than 2/4/2022. Defendant Delicate Music waives service of the FAC. Scheduling Conference is continued to 2/25/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (gk)
January 25, 2022 Filing 37 NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Response By Court to Notice of Deficiencies (G-112B) - optional html form, #36 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO FILE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT)(Given, David)
January 24, 2022 Filing 36 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS by Clerk RE: Stipulation filed 1/19/2022 #34 . Counsel shall immediately file a Proposed Order and email a Microsoft Word version of the Proposed Order to the chambers email address. (gk)
January 21, 2022 Filing 35 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Stipulation to Amend/Correct #34 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed order not submitted pursuant to Local Rule 52-4.1. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (gk)
January 19, 2022 Filing 34 STIPULATION to AMEND Complaint - (Discovery), filed by Plaintiffs John Anthony Helliwell, Robert Layne Siebenberg, Douglas Campbell Thomson.(Given, David)
January 19, 2022 Filing 33 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiffs John Anthony Helliwell, Robert Layne Siebenberg, Douglas Campbell Thomson pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Universal Music Corp.. (Given, David)
January 19, 2022 Filing 32 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney David M Given counsel for Plaintiffs John Anthony Helliwell, Robert Layne Siebenberg, Douglas Campbell Thomson. Adding Robert Carroll III as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Douglas Campbell Thomson, John Anthony Helliwell, Robert Layne Siebenberg. (Given, David)
January 19, 2022 Filing 31 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney David M Given counsel for Plaintiffs John Anthony Helliwell, Robert Layne Siebenberg, Douglas Campbell Thomson. Adding David M. Given as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Douglas Campbell Thomson, John Anthony Helliwell, and Robert Layne Siebenberg. (Given, David)
January 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Scheduling Conference set for 2/18/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (cb)
January 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER VACATING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. This matter has been transferred to the calendar of Judge Andre Birotte Jr. The previously scheduled Scheduling Conference is vacated. This Court will issue its Order Setting Scheduling Conference. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cb) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
January 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (cb)
January 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 21-01-Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:21-cv-08123 AB(PLAx). Case transferred from Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg and Judge Mark C. Scarsi to Judge Andre Birotte Jr and Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:21-cv-08124 AB(PLAx). Signed by Judge Andre Birotte Jr (rn)
January 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION IN PART: TO (1) EXTEND TIME FOR DEFENDANTS ROGER HODGSON AND DELICATE MUSIC TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT JANUARY 20,2022; AND (2) DENYING JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE THE FEBRUARY 14, 2022 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE WITHOUT PREJUDICE #23 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi (lc)
January 4, 2022 Filing 25 Receipt of Remand by Los Angeles County Superior Court on 12/28/2021 (lc)
December 23, 2021 Filing 24 NOTICE filed by DEFENDANT Richard Davies, Richard Davies. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF OTHER ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS (Plonsker, Michael)
December 23, 2021 Filing 23 Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 02/28/2022 re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #21 filed by Defendant Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Joint Stipulation, #2 Declaration In Support Of Joint Stipulation)(Jacobs, Robert)
December 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. Scheduling Conference set for 2/14/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (vv)
December 21, 2021 Filing 21 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles Superior Court, case number 21STCV25257 Receipt No: ACACDC-32518101 - Fee: $402, filed by Defendant RICHARD DAVIES Richard Davies, Richard Davies. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Complaint, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Summons)(Plonsker, Michael)
December 17, 2021 Filing 20 TRANSMITTAL of documents to Los Angeles County Superior Court. A certified copy of the order of remand VACATED and a copy of the docket sheet from this court was sent to Los Angeles County Superior Court No..21STCV25257 (lc)
December 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND NOTICE OF REMOVAL #17 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: Defendant and Cross-Complainant Richard Davies moves for leave to file an amended notice of removal and for the Court to vacate its October 15, 2021 order remanding this case to state court. The Court GRANTS Defendant's motion for leave to file an amended notice of removal and VACATES the October 14, 2021 order remanding the case. The Court directs Defendant to lodge this Order in the state court and file an amended notice of removal within seven days. (lc)
November 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING MOTION (ECF No. #17 ) UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: The Court has considered the matters raised with respect to Defendant Richard Davies' Motion for (1) Leave to File an Amended Notice of Removal Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1653; and (2) Vacation of Court's October 15, 2021 Sua Sponte Order Remanding to State Court (ECF No. #17 ) and has concluded that pursuant to Local Rule 7.15, the matter can be decided without oral argument. The Court advises counsel that the Motion(s), noticed for hearing on November 22, 2021, has been taken under submission and off its motion calendar. No appearance by counsel is necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smo)
October 25, 2021 Filing 17 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Leave to file An Amended Notice of Removal Pursuant to 28 U.s.c. 1653; and (2) Vacation of Courts October 15, 2021 Sua Sponte Order Remanding to State Court filed by Defendant and Cross-Complainant Richard Davies, Richard Davies. Motion set for hearing on 11/22/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1) (Plonsker, Michael)
October 15, 2021 Filing 16 TRANSMITTAL of documents to Los Angeles County Superior Court. A certified copy of the order of remand and a copy of the docket sheet from this court was sent to Los Angeles County Superior Court, No. 21STCV25257. (lc)
October 15, 2021 Filing 15 REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing). Mailed closing report to Copyright Office. (lc)
October 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER SUA SPONTE REMANDING CASE TO STATE COURT by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: Case Remanded to Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case number 21STCV25257 Case Terminated. Made JS-6 (lc)
October 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. Scheduling Conference set for 12/6/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (smo)
October 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE MARK C. SCARSI upon filing of the complaint by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (smo)
October 14, 2021 Filing 11 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (ghap)
October 14, 2021 Filing 10 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap)
October 14, 2021 Filing 9 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Mark C. Scarsi and Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. (ghap)
October 13, 2021 Filing 8 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Sarah Emily Moses counsel for Defendant Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson. Adding Sarah E. Moses as counsel of record for Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson, a/k/a Roger Hodgson for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson, a/k/a Roger Hodgson. (Attorney Sarah Emily Moses added to party Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson(pty:dft))(Moses, Sarah)
October 13, 2021 Filing 7 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Robert A Jacobs counsel for Defendant Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson. Adding Robert A. Jacobs as counsel of record for Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson, a/k/a Roger Hodgson for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson, a/k/a Roger Hodgson. (Attorney Robert A Jacobs added to party Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson(pty:dft))(Jacobs, Robert)
October 12, 2021 CONFORMED FILED COPY OF ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), filed by Defendant Richard Davies. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 10/7/2021 SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT C)(ghap)
October 12, 2021 CONFORMED FILED COPY OF COMPLAINT against Defendants Richard Davies, Delicate Music, Does 1-20, inclusive, Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Universal Music Corp. Jury Demanded., filed by plaintiffs John Anthony Helliwell, Robert Layne Siebenberg, Douglas Campbell Thomson. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 7/9/2021 SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT A) (ghap)
October 12, 2021 CONFORMED FILED COPY OF COUNTERCLAIM (FILED AS CROSS-COMPLAINT IN STATE COURT) against Counter Defendants John Anthony Helliwell, Robert Layne Siebenberg, Douglas Campbell Thomson, Roes1-50, inclusive; Jury Demanded, filed by Counterclaimant Richard Davies. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 10/7/2021 SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT D) (ghap)
October 12, 2021 Filing 6 NOTICE of Lis Pendens filed by Defendant Richard Davies. (Plonsker, Michael)
October 12, 2021 Filing 5 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Richard Davies. (Plonsker, Michael)
October 12, 2021 Filing 4 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Richard Davies, identifying MISMANAGEMENT, INC., DAVID MARGERESON, ROGER HODGSON PRODUCTIONS, INC., RICK DAVIES PRODUCTIONS, INC.. (Plonsker, Michael)
October 12, 2021 Filing 3 DEMAND for Jury Trial filed by Defendant Richard Davies.. (Plonsker, Michael)
October 12, 2021 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Richard Davies. (Plonsker, Michael)
October 12, 2021 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles County Superior Court, case number 21STCV25257 Receipt No: ACACDC-32139589 - Fee: $402, filed by Defendant Richard Davies. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D) (Attorney Michael J Plonsker added to party Richard Davies(pty:dft))(Plonsker, Michael)

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