Associated Production Music LLC v. Major League Soccer L.L.C. et al
Plaintiff: Associated Production Music LLC
Defendant: Major League Soccer LLC, FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C., Dynamo Soccer, L.L.C., Free 2 Play LP, Anschutz L.A. Soccer, Inc., Peregrine Sports LLC, Utah Soccer LLC, Earthquakes Soccer LLC, Seattle Soccer LLC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC L.P., Does 1-10, inclusive, Anschutz L.A. Soccer, Inc. a Delaware Corporation doing business as LA Galaxy and Utah Soccer LLC a Utah limited liability company doing business as Real Salt Lake
Case Number: 2:2023cv01173
Filed: February 16, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Pedro V Castillo
Referring Judge: Sherilyn Peace Garnett
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 501 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 16, 2023 Filing 36 Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to as to FC Dallas Soccer, LLC on or before May 24, 2023 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Johnson, Douglas)
March 16, 2023 Filing 35 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC. upon FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C. waiver sent by Plaintiff on 3/16/2023, answer due 5/24/2023. Waiver of Service signed by Michael J. Hopkins Counsel for Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, LLC. (Johnson, Douglas)
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION EXTENDING TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT #30 by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. Defendant shall answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before May 24, 2023. (iv)
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett: Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Robert Hough to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant FC Dallac Soccer, LLC, designating Paul Bost as local counsel #25 . (iv)
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett: Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Jason Mueller to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant FC Dallac Soccer, LLC, designating Paul Bost as local counsel #24 . (iv)
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION EXTENDING TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT #31 by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. Defendant shall answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before May 24, 2023. (iv)
March 15, 2023 Filing 31 Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to as to Utah Soccer LLC dba Real Salt Lake on or before May 24, 2023 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Johnson, Douglas)
March 15, 2023 Filing 30 Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to as to Major League Soccer, L.L.C., Dynamo Soccer, LLC, Anschutz L.A. Soccer, INC., DBA La Galaxy, Peregrine Sports LLC, Seattle Soccer LLC, Free 2 Play L.P., Vancouver Whitecaps FC L.P., and Earthquakes Soccer, LLC on or before May 24, 2023 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Johnson, Douglas)
March 15, 2023 Filing 29 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert Hough to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 3/8/2023, Receipt No. 34918177) #25 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jason E. Mueller to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 3/8/2023, Receipt No. 34918177) #24 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Other error(s) with document(s): Please note that electronic, image or stamp signatures are not allowed for either applicant or local counsel. See Instructions for Applicants (1). (lt)
March 15, 2023 Filing 28 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC. upon Vancouver Whitecaps FC L.P. waiver sent by Plaintiff on 3/8/2023, answer due 5/8/2023. Waiver of Service signed by Jason D. Russell, Counsel for Defendant Vancouver Whitecaps FC L.P.. (Johnson, Douglas)
March 15, 2023 Filing 27 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC. upon Free 2 Play LP waiver sent by Plaintiff on 3/8/2023, answer due 5/8/2023. Waiver of Service signed by Jason D. Russell, Counsel for Defendant Free 2 Play LP. (Johnson, Douglas)
March 15, 2023 Filing 26 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC. upon Earthquakes Soccer LLC waiver sent by Plaintiff on 3/8/2023, answer due 5/8/2023. Waiver of Service signed by Jason D. Russell, Counsel for Defendant Earthquakes Soccer LLC. (Johnson, Douglas)
March 14, 2023 Filing 25 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert Hough to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 3/8/2023, Receipt No. 34918177) filed by Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Hough, Robert)
March 14, 2023 Filing 24 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jason E. Mueller to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 3/8/2023, Receipt No. 34918177) filed by Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Mueller, Jason)
March 14, 2023 Filing 23 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Paul A Bost counsel for Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C.. Adding Paul A. Bost as counsel of record for FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C.. (Attorney Paul A Bost added to party FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C. (pty:dft))(Bost, Paul)
March 14, 2023 Filing 22 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC, upon Defendant Major League Soccer LLC served on 3/7/2023, answer due 3/28/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon "Jane Doe", The Prentice Hall Corporation System, who is designated by law to accept service of process in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Johnson, Douglas)
March 14, 2023 Filing 21 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC, upon Defendant Dynamo Soccer, L.L.C. served on 3/2/2023, answer due 3/23/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Alvin Sayre, at Registered Agent Solutions, Inc, who is designated by law to accept service of process in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Johnson, Douglas)
March 14, 2023 Filing 20 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC, upon Defendant Anschutz L.A. Soccer, Inc. served on 3/2/2023, answer due 3/23/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Kartik Pandya, C T Corporation System who is designated by law to accept service of process in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Johnson, Douglas)
March 14, 2023 Filing 19 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC, upon Defendant Seattle Soccer LLC served on 3/2/2023, answer due 3/23/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Bree Ask, Hospitality Coordinator in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Johnson, Douglas)
March 14, 2023 Filing 18 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC, upon Defendant Utah Soccer LLC served on 2/27/2023, answer due 3/20/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Corporation Service Company, Registered Agent, By Serving Wendy Phippen, Person Authorized to Accept Service in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Johnson, Douglas)
March 14, 2023 Filing 17 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC, upon Defendant Peregrine Sports LLC served on 2/27/2023, answer due 3/20/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Ct Corporation System Inc., Registered Agent by Serving Eden Titus, Person Authorized to Accept Service in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Johnson, Douglas)
March 10, 2023 Filing 16 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice #13 by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. The document is stricken. (iv)
March 9, 2023 Filing 15 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney #12 by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. The document is stricken. (iv)
March 8, 2023 Filing 14 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jason E. Mueller to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34918108) #12 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert Hough to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34918177) #13 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Certificate of Good Standing not attached for every state court listed to which the applicant has been admitted. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.4 Local counsel does not maintain an office within the District. Other error(s) with document(s): Certificates of Good Standing have been required since 9/08. See LR 83-2.1.3.3. The applicant must also attach a Certificate of Good Standing (issued within the last 30 days) from every state bar to which he or she is admitted; failure to do so will be grounds for denying the application. See Instructions for Applicants (1) (G-64). (lt)
March 8, 2023 Filing 13 **STRICKEN** APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert Hough to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34918177) filed by Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Robert Hough added to party FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C. (pty:dft)) (Hough, Robert) Modified on 3/10/2023 Per Order #16 (iv).
March 8, 2023 Filing 12 **STRICKEN** APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jason E. Mueller to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34918108) filed by Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Jason Erik Mueller added to party FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C. (pty:dft)) (Mueller, Jason) Modified on 3/9/2023 Per Order #15 (iv).
March 8, 2023 Filing 11 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Michael J Hopkins counsel for Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C.. Adding Michael J. Hopkins as counsel of record for FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C.. (Attorney Michael J Hopkins added to party FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C. (pty:dft))(Hopkins, Michael)
February 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 STANDING ORDER FOR NEWLY ASSIGNED CIVIL CASES by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THIS CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This case has been assigned to United States District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. (iv)
February 17, 2023 Filing 9 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to Defendants Anschutz L.A. Soccer, Inc., Dynamo Soccer, L.L.C., Earthquakes Soccer LLC, FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C., Free 2 Play LP, Major League Soccer LLC, Peregrine Sports LLC, Seattle Soccer LLC, Utah Soccer LLC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC L.P. (ghap)
February 17, 2023 Filing 8 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (ghap)
February 17, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap)
February 17, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett and Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (ghap)
February 16, 2023 Filing 5 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC. (Lifschitz, Daniel)
February 16, 2023 Filing 4 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Associated Production Music LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit (List of Works))(Lifschitz, Daniel)
February 16, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC, (Lifschitz, Daniel)
February 16, 2023 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC. (Lifschitz, Daniel)
February 16, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-34808766 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Associated Production Music LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit (List of Works and Infringements)) (Attorney Daniel Boris Lifschitz added to party Associated Production Music LLC(pty:pla))(Lifschitz, Daniel)

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Plaintiff: Associated Production Music LLC
Represented By: Daniel Boris Lifschitz
Represented By: Melissa N Eubanks
Represented By: Douglas L Johnson
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Defendant: Major League Soccer LLC
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Defendant: FC Dallas Soccer, L.L.C.
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Defendant: Free 2 Play LP
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Defendant: Anschutz L.A. Soccer, Inc.
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Defendant: Utah Soccer LLC
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Defendant: Earthquakes Soccer LLC
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Defendant: Vancouver Whitecaps FC L.P.
Represented By: Jason D. Russell
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Defendant: Does 1-10, inclusive
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Defendant: Anschutz L.A. Soccer, Inc. a Delaware Corporation doing business as LA Galaxy
Represented By: Jason D. Russell
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Defendant: Utah Soccer LLC a Utah limited liability company doing business as Real Salt Lake
Represented By: Michelle Rose Hull
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