Elden v. Fredrickson, et al.
| SPENCER ELDEN |
| NIRVANA, LLC, UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, INC., THE DAVID GEFFEN COMPANY, GEFFEN RECORDS, KIRK WEDDLE, KURT COBAIN, Deceased, COURTNEY LOVE, As Executor of the Estate of Kurt Cobain, KRIST NOVOSELIC, DAVID GROHL, MCA RECORDS, INC., UMG RECORDINGS, INC., HEATHER PARRY, As Manager of the Estate of Kurt Cobain and GUY OSEARY, As Manager of the Estate of Kurt Cobain |
| TIMOTHY FREDRICKSON, Proposed Intervenor-Defendant |
| 25-6984 |
| November 4, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit |
| Other Personal Injury |
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Filing 11
ORDER FILED. (Barry G. SILVERMAN, Mark J. BENNETT, Gabriel P. SANCHEZ) After considering the response to the courts February 9, 2026 order and the opening brief, we deny the motion to proceed in forma pauperis (Docket Entry No. 7) and dismiss this appeal as frivolous. See 28 U.S.C. 1915(a), (e)(2). No further filings will be entertained in this closed case. DISMISSED. [Entered: 04/24/2026 11:48 AM]
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| Filing 10 RESPONSE to Order - Order to Show Cause (OSC) (DE 9) filed by Appellant Timothy Fredrickson. [Entered: 03/02/2026 03:01 PM] |
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Filing 9
ORDER FILED. It appears that this appeal may be frivolous. If the appeal is frivolous, the court will deny permission to proceed in forma pauperis and dismiss the appeal. See 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2). Within 35 days, appellant must: (1) file a statement explaining why the appeal is not frivolous, OR (2) file a motion to voluntarily dismiss the appeal, see Fed. R. App. P. 42(b). If appellant files a statement explaining why the appeal is not frivolous, or any other response other than a motion to dismiss, the court will determine whether the appeal is frivolous. If it is frivolous, the appeal will be dismissed. If it is not frivolous, the appeal will proceed. If the court dismisses the appeal as frivolous, this appeal may be counted as a strike under 28 U.S.C. 1915(g). If appellant files a statement that the appeal should go forward, appellees may file a response within 10 days after service of appellants statement. Briefing is stayed. If appellant does not respond to this order, the court may dismiss this appeal without further notice. The clerk will serve on appellant: (1) a form motion to voluntarily dismiss the appeal, and (2) a form statement that the appeal should go forward. [Entered: 02/09/2026 11:59 AM]
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| Filing 8 RESPONSE to Order - Filing Fees Due (DE 6) filed by Appellant Timothy Fredrickson. [Entered: 01/30/2026 01:59 PM] |
| Filing 7 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis filed by Appellant Timothy Fredrickson. [Entered: 01/30/2026 01:55 PM] |
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Filing 6
ORDER FILED. Appellant filed the opening brief on December 19, 2025, but has not complied with the November 25, 2025 order directing appellant to pay the fees for this appeal or file a motion to proceed in forma pauperis. The court grants an extension of time to pay the fees for this appeal. Within 21 days, appellant must pay $605 to the district court and file proof of payment in this court or file a motion to proceed in forma pauperis. If appellant does not do so, the court will dismiss this appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. The clerk will serve Form 4 on appellant. [Entered: 01/06/2026 02:21 PM]
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| Filing 5 CLERK ACTION: Opening Brief submitted at DE 4 by Appellant Timothy Fredrickson is filed. Original and 0 copies. Filed with deficiency: Fee Due. [Entered: 12/19/2025 01:51 PM] |
| Filing 4 OPENING BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellant Timothy Fredrickson. [Entered: 12/19/2025 01:49 PM] |
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Filing 3
ORDER FILED. . Response to Fee Order due (Appellant) 12/23/2025 [Entered: 11/25/2025 03:48 PM]
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| Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Appeal Opening Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellant) 12/16/2025, Appeal Answering Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellee) 1/16/2026. For appeal no. 25-6984, 2:21-cv-06836-FMO-AGR. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner(s)/appellant(s) to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. [Entered: 11/04/2025 04:13 PM] |
| Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 2:21-cv-06836-FMO-AGR has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 25-6984 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct. It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for #attorneys and #pro se litigants) and review the #Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's #Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 11/04/2025 04:09 PM] |
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