Michael Grecco Productions, Inc. v. Contently, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.
Defendant: Contently, Inc., DOES 1-10 and Does 1-10, inclusive
Case Number: 2:2023cv05923
Filed: July 21, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Maria A Audero
Referring Judge: John F Walter
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
September 12, 2023 Filing 23 REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing) (Attachments: #1 Order) (iv)
September 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER OF DISMISSAL by Judge John F. Walter. In the Notice of Settlement filed on September 12, 2023 #21 , the parties represent that they have settled this action. As a result, the Court dismisses this action without prejudice subject to either party reopening the action on or before October 27, 2023. The Court will retain jurisdiction for the sole purpose of enforcing the settlement until October 27, 2023. Thereafter, absent further order of the Court, the dismissal of this action will be with prejudice. All dates in this action, including the trial date are vacated. Case Terminated. Made JS-6. (iv)
September 12, 2023 Filing 21 NOTICE of Settlement filed by Plaintiff Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order re Plaintiff's Request for Finalization of Settlement)(Afrasiabi, Peter)
August 31, 2023 Filing 20 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Michael Grecco Productions, Inc., re Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only,, #19 served on August 31, 2023. (Afrasiabi, Peter)
August 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) COURT ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. Counsel are hereby notified that a Scheduling Conference has been set for October 16, 2023 at 1:15 p.m. before Judge John F. Walter in Courtroom 7A, 350 W. 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Lead Trial Counsel shall attend all proceedings before this Court, including the Scheduling Conference. Counsel are directed to comply with Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 26-1 in a timely fashion and to file a Joint Report, on or before September 22, 2023. (iv)
August 16, 2023 Filing 18 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Craig J. Mariam counsel for Defendant Contently, Inc.. Adding Craig J. Mariam as counsel of record for Defendant Contently, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Contently, Inc.. (Attorney Craig J. Mariam added to party Contently, Inc.(pty:dft))(Mariam, Craig)
August 15, 2023 Filing 17 DECLARATION of Michael Dailey DECLARATION OF LEAD TRIAL COUNSEL filed by Defendant Contently, Inc.. (Dailey, Michael)
August 15, 2023 Filing 16 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Contently, Inc. (Dailey, Michael)
August 15, 2023 Filing 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Contently, Inc., (Dailey, Michael)
August 15, 2023 Filing 14 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 JURY DEMAND. filed by Defendant Contently, Inc..(Attorney Michael J. Dailey added to party Contently, Inc.(pty:dft))(Dailey, Michael)
July 27, 2023 Filing 13 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Michael Grecco Productions, Inc., upon Defendant Contently, Inc. served on 7/25/2023, answer due 8/15/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Corporation Service Company, Registered Agent, by serving Lynanne Gares - Agent for Service of Process in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Afrasiabi, Peter)
July 27, 2023 Filing 12 DECLARATION of Peter R. Afrasiabi Lead Trial Counsel for Plaintiff Michael Grecco Productions, Inc. re Compliance with Local Rules Governing Electronic Filing filed by Plaintiff Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.. (Afrasiabi, Peter)
July 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 STANDING ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. 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 John F. Walter. (iv)
July 24, 2023 Filing 10 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Contently, Inc. (et)
July 24, 2023 Filing 9 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et)
July 24, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et)
July 24, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John F. Walter and Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero. (et)
July 21, 2023 Filing 6 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Plaintiff Michael Grecco Productions, Inc. (Afrasiabi, Peter)
July 21, 2023 Filing 5 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Michael Grecco Productions, Inc., (Afrasiabi, Peter)
July 21, 2023 Filing 4 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.. (Afrasiabi, Peter)
July 21, 2023 Filing 3 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.. (Afrasiabi, Peter)
July 21, 2023 Filing 2 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.. (Afrasiabi, Peter)
July 21, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-35715255 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H) (Attorney Peter R. Afrasiabi added to party Michael Grecco Productions, Inc. (pty:pla))(Afrasiabi, Peter)

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Plaintiff: Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.
Represented By: Peter R. Afrasiabi
Represented By: Alec Pierce Schulman
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Represented By: Craig J. Mariam
Represented By: Michael J. Dailey
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