Michael Stokes v. Jerry James, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Michael Stokes
Defendant: Jerry James, Inc. doing business as Bullet Bar and Michael Lara
Case Number: 2:2022cv06708
Filed: September 19, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Percy Anderson
Referring Judge: Rozella A Oliver
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. ยง 501 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MINUTES IN CHAMBERS-ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson. The Court finds plaintiff's Response insufficient to discharge the Court's October 31, 2022 Order to Show Cause. The Court hereby continues plaintiff's deadline to respond to the Order to Show Cause to November 21, 2022. On or before that date, the Court orders that either the parties appear to put their settlement on the record, file a Stipulation pursuant to Local Rule 8-3, file a notice of dismissal, defendants file an answer or otherwise respond to plaintiff's complaint, or that plaintiff ask for the clerk to enter defendants' default. Failure to respond to this Order may result in the imposition of sanctions, including but not limited to dismissal of the complaint without further warning. (See document for further details). (aco)
November 7, 2022 Filing 15 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Michael Stokesto Order to Show Cause, #14 (Sanders, Craig)
October 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MINUTES OF ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Percy Anderson. The court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff to show cause in writing on or before November 7, 2022, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. (See document for further details). (aco)
October 6, 2022 Filing 13 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Michael Stokes, upon Defendant Michael Lara served on 9/28/2022, answer due 10/19/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Max Meili, Bartender in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons returned. (Sanders, Craig)
October 6, 2022 Filing 12 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Michael Stokes, upon Defendant Jerry James, Inc. served on 9/28/2022, answer due 10/19/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Max Meili, Bartender in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entitya.Original Summons returned. (Sanders, Craig)
September 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 STANDING ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THE CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Percy Anderson. Both the Court and the attorneys bear responsibility for the progress of litigation in the Federal Courts. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (rolm)
September 20, 2022 Filing 10 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to Defendants Jerry James, Inc., Michael Lara. (Attachments: #1 Michael Lara) (sh)
September 20, 2022 Filing 9 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (sh)
September 20, 2022 Filing 8 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (sh)
September 20, 2022 Filing 7 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Percy Anderson and Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (sh)
September 19, 2022 Filing 6 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Michael Stokes, identifying SANDERS LAW GROUP, Craig B. Sanders, Jerry James, Inc. d/b/a Bullet Bar and Michael Lara. (Sanders, Craig)
September 19, 2022 Filing 5 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Michael Stokes. (Sanders, Craig)
September 19, 2022 Filing 4 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff Michael Stokes. (Sanders, Craig)
September 19, 2022 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff Michael Stokes. (Sanders, Craig)
September 19, 2022 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Michael Stokes. (Sanders, Craig)
September 19, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-34006988 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Michael Stokes. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Original Photograph, #2 Exhibit Infringing Use of the Photograph) (Attorney Craig B Sanders added to party Michael Stokes(pty:pla))(Sanders, Craig)

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