Byron Belin v. Starz Entertainment, LLC et al
| Byron Belin |
| Starz Entertainment, LLC, Lions Gate Entertainment, G-Unit Brands, Inc., Curtis James Jackson, III, G-Unit Film & Television and G-Unit Film and Television, Inc. |
| 2:2021cv09586 |
| December 10, 2021 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Paul L Abrams |
| Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha |
| Fred W Slaughter |
| Trademark |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1121 Trademark Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 45 STATEMENT Joint Case Management Statement filed by Plaintiff Byron Belin re: Order #43 . (Hampton, George) |
| Filing 44 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Fred W. Slaughter: The court hereby RESETS the hearing on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Case #30 for June 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
Filing 43
REASSIGNMENT ORDER by Judge Fred W. Slaughter: Please refer to Order for complete details. (jp)
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Filing 42
ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUDGE (#OCJ 22-059) approved by Judge Philip S. Gutierrez. Pursuant to the recommended procedure adopted by the Court for the CREATION OF CALENDAR of Judge Slaughter, Fred W., this case is transferred from Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha to the calendar of Judge Fred W. Slaughter for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:21-cv-09586-FWS-PLAx. (rn)
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Filing 41
ORDER RE: SCHEDULE OF PRETRIAL AND TRIAL DATES, TRIAL REQUIREMENTS, AND CONDUCT OF ATTORNEYS AND PARTIES by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/30/2023 01:00 PM; Jury Trial set for 7/18/2023 08:30 AM ; Motion in Limine set for hearing on 6/30/2023 at 01:00 PM (SEE DOCUMENT FOR ALL SPECIFIED DEADLINES). (lc)
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Filing 40
ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 3 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. 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 05/26/2023. (tf)
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| Filing 39 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: 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 April 15, 2022, Scheduling Conference. Order re Jury/Court Trial to issue. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 38 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 4, filed by Plaintiff Byron Belin.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Schedule of Pre-trial and trial dates worksheet)(Hampton, George) |
| Filing 37 Objection opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #30 Plaintiff Byron Belin's Objections to Defendants' Reply Evidence (Dkt. No. 35) filed by Plaintiff Byron Belin. (Hampton, George) |
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Filing 36
TEXT ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING DEFENDANT G-UNIT BRANDS, INC., G-UNIT FILM AND TELEVISION, INC., CURTIS JAMES JACKSON III, LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT, STARZ ENTERTAINMENT, LLC'S MOTION TO DISMISS CASE (DKT. #30 ) UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The court finds that the Motion to Dismiss Case currently scheduled for hearing on April 1, 2022, is appropriate for decision without oral argument. Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); C.D. L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, this motion is taken UNDER SUBMISSION and the hearing is vacated. The court expects the parties to continue litigating this action diligently, while awaiting the court's ruling on this motion. No appearances are necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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| Filing 35 REPLY In Support of Defendants' Motion NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #30 filed by Defendants G-Unit Brands, Inc., G-Unit Film and Television, Inc., Curtis James Jackson, III, Lions Gate Entertainment, Starz Entertainment, LLC. (Wilson, Dennis) |
| Filing 34 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #30 filed by Plaintiff Byron Belin. (Attachments: #1 Plalntiff's Objections to Evidence In Support of Motion to Dismiss)(Hampton, George) |
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Filing 33
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. Scheduling Conference set for 4/15/2022 at 01:00 PM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (tf)
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Filing 32
ORDER by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: granting #29 Non-Resident Attorney Kevin M. Bell APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of G-Unit Brands, Inc., G-Unit Film and Television, Inc., Curtis James Jackson, III, Lions Gate Entertainment and for Starz Entertainment, LLC, designating Dennis L. Wilson as local counsel. (lom)
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| Filing 31 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants All Defendants, identifying Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.. (Wilson, Dennis) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants' G-Unit Brands, Inc., G-Unit Film and Television, Inc., Curtis James Jackson, III, Lions Gate Entertainment, Starz Entertainment, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 4/1/2022 at 01:30 PM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Kevin M. Bell ISO Defs' Motion to Dismiss, #2 Exhibit A ISO Kevin M. Bell Declaration, #3 Exhibit B ISO Kevin M. Bell Declaration, #4 Exhibit C ISO Kevin M. Bell Declaration, #5 Exhibit D ISO Kevin M. Bell Declaration, #6 Exhibit E ISO Kevin M. Bell Declaration, #7 Exhibit F ISO Kevin M. Bell Declaration, #8 Exhibit G ISO Kevin M. Bell Declaration, #9 Exhibit H ISO Kevin M. Bell Declaration, #10 Proposed Order) (Wilson, Dennis) |
| Filing 29 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Kevin M. Bell to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants G-Unit Brands, Inc., G-Unit Film and Television, Inc., Curtis James Jackson, III, Lions Gate Entertainment, Starz Entertainment, LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-32805655) filed by Defendants G-Unit Brands, Inc., G-Unit Film and Television, Inc., Curtis James Jackson, III, Lions Gate Entertainment, Starz Entertainment, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Wilson, Dennis) |
| Filing 28 Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to All Defendants, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendants G-Unit Film and Television, Inc., G-Unit Brands, Inc., Lions Gate Entertainment, Starz Entertainment, LLC, Curtis James Jackson, III.(Attorney Dennis L Wilson added to party G-Unit Brands, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Dennis L Wilson added to party G-Unit Film and Television, Inc. (pty:dft), Attorney Dennis L Wilson added to party Curtis James Jackson, III(pty:dft), Attorney Dennis L Wilson added to party Lions Gate Entertainment(pty:dft), Attorney Dennis L Wilson added to party Starz Entertainment, LLC(pty:dft))(Wilson, Dennis) |
| Filing 27 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Byron Belin, upon Defendant in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service by mail and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Hampton, George) |
| Filing 26 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Byron Belin, upon Defendant Curtis James Jackson, III served on 12/29/2021, answer due 1/19/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Susan "Doe" Account Coordinator in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Hampton, George) |
| Filing 25 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Byron Belin, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon BILL HALLISSY, ATTORNEY, authorized to accept served under F.R.C.P. Rule 4. in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Hampton, George) |
| Filing 24 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Byron Belin, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon BILL HALLISSY, ATTORNEY, authorized to accept served under F.R.C.P. Rule 4. in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Hampton, George) |
| Filing 23 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Byron Belin, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon CT Corporation System, Registered Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Hampton, George) |
| Filing 22 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Byron Belin, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon CT Corporation System, Registered Agent. in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Hampton, George) |
| Filing 21 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS RE: Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), #19 , Proof of Service (subsequent documents) #15 , Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), #17 , Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (30 day),,,, Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days),,, #16 , Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), #18 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. The document is stricken and counsel is ordered to file an amended or corrected document. OTHER: Case number is incorrect or missing. Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Service of summons and complaint returned executed 21 days (as to no. 15 and 16). Clarification of the Above: 1) All filings had incorrect initials of prior Judge as "CAS". Refer to 12/16/2021 reassignment order of case to Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. The correct case number is to read as: 2:21-cv-09586-FLA(PLAx). 2) Incorrect event re no. 15 as proof of service subsequent; filer refiled no. 15 as no. 16 under incorrect Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (30 day), which is ONLY for Freedom of Information Act cases only. (lc) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Proof of Service (subsequent documents) #15 ; Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (30 day) #16 ; Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) #17 ; Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) #18 ; Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) #19 . The following error(s) was/were found: Case number is incorrect or missing. Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Service of summons and complaint returned executed 21 days (as to no. 15 and 16). Clarification of the Above: 1) All filings had incorrect initials of prior Judge as "CAS". Refer to 12/16/2021 reassignment order of case to Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. The correct case number is to read as: 2:21-cv-09586 FLA(PLAx). 2) Incorrect event re no. 15 as proof of service subsequent; filer refiled no. 15 as no. 16 under incorrect Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (30 day), which is Only for Freedom of Information Act cases only. Other error(s) with document(s): Note: To assist in a search for correct events, please use the "SEARCH" option for a "key word" to narrow the selection process. 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. (lc) |
| Filing 19 (STRICKEN PER 1/5/2022 COURT'S G112 RESPONSE DOCKET NO. 21).PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Byron Belin, upon Defendant G-Unit Brands, Inc. served on 12/27/2021, answer due 1/18/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon BILL HALLISSY, ATTORNEY, authorized to accept served under F.R.C.P. Rule 4. in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Hampton, George) Modified on 1/5/2022 (lc). |
| Filing 18 (STRICKEN PER 1/5/2022 COURT'S G112 RESPONSE DOCKET NO. 21).PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Byron Belin, upon Defendant G-Unit Film and Television, Inc. served on 12/27/2021, answer due 1/18/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon BILL HALLISSY, ATTORNEY, authorized to accept served under F.R.C.P. Rule 4. in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Hampton, George) Modified on 1/5/2022 (lc). |
| Filing 17 (STRICKEN PER 1/5/2022 COURT'S G112 RESPONSE DOCKET NO. 21).PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Byron Belin, upon Defendant Starz Entertainment, LLC served on 12/27/2021, answer due 1/18/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon CT Corporation System, Registered Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Hampton, George) Modified on 1/5/2022 (lc). |
| Filing 16 (STRICKEN PER 1/5/2022 COURT'S G112 RESPONSE DOCKET NO. 21).PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Byron Belin, upon Plaintiff Lions Gate Entertainment served on 12/27/2021, answer due 1/26/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were NOT executed upon the United States Attorneys Office which was NOT served. The Attorney Generals Office of the United States was NOT served. The officer agency or corporation was NOT served. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt NOT attached. Original Summons NOT returned. , PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Byron Belin, upon Plaintiff Lions Gate Entertainment served on 12/27/2021, answer due 1/26/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon CT Corporation System, Registered Agent. in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Due diligence declaration NOT attached.Original Summons NOT returned. (Hampton, George) Modified on 1/5/2022 (lc). |
| Filing 15 (STRICKEN PER 1/5/2022 COURT'S G112 RESPONSE DOCKET NO. 21). PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Byron Belin, LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT INC. served on 12/27/2021. (Hampton, George) Modified on 1/5/2022 (lc). |
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Filing 14
INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (tf)
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Filing 13
ORDER RETURNING CASE FOR REASSIGNMENT by Judge Christina A. Snyder. ORDER case returned to the Clerk for random reassignment pursuant to General Order 21-01. Case randomly reassigned from Judge Christina A. Snyder to Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:21-cv-09586 FLA(PLAx). (rn)
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| Filing 12 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants G-Unit Brands, Inc., G-Unit Film and Television, Inc. (shb) |
| Filing 11 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants Curtis James Jackson, III, Lions Gate Entertainment, Starz Entertainment, LLC. (shb) |
| Filing 10 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Byron Belin. (Hampton, George) |
| Filing 9 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Byron Belin. (Hampton, George) |
| Filing 8 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Byron Belin. (Hampton, George) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL RE: Copyright, Patent and Trademark Reporting Requirements. Counsel shall file the appropriate AO-120 and/or AO-121 form with the Clerk within 10 days. (ghap) |
| Filing 6 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (ghap) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Christina A. Snyder and Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. (ghap) |
| Filing 3 Certification and NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Byron Belin, identifying Darryl Mothershed. (Hampton, George) |
| Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Byron Belin. (Hampton, George) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-32462584 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Byron Belin. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A) (Attorney George Hampton, IV added to party Byron Belin(pty:pla))(Hampton, George) |
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