The Estate of B.H., et al. v. Netflix, Inc.
Plaintiff: THE ESTATE OF B.H., JOHN HERNDON, J.H., a Minor and T. H., a Minor
Defendant: NETFLIX, INC.
Case Number: 25-7760
Filed: December 10, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Personal Injury
Docket Report

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May 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 13) for an extension of time to file the opening brief is granted. The opening brief is due June 22, 2026. The answering brief is due July 22, 2026. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after the answering brief is served. To facilitate timely submission of cases for decision, no further motions for extensions of time to file the opening brief will be granted absent new extraordinary and compelling circumstances. Failure to file the opening brief by June 22, 2026 may result in dismissal of this case for failure to prosecute. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. [Entered: 05/06/2026 02:58 PM]
April 22, 2026 Filing 13 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Appellant The Estate of B.H., Appellant John Herndon, Appellant J.H., Appellant T. H.. [Entered: 04/22/2026 11:59 PM]
March 31, 2026 Filing 12 TEXT ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 11) for an extension of time to file the opening brief is granted. The opening brief is due April 22, 2026. The answering brief is due May 22, 2026. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after the answering brief is served. [Entered: 03/31/2026 01:20 PM]
March 23, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Appellant The Estate of B.H., Appellant John Herndon, Appellant J.H., Appellant T. H.. [Entered: 03/23/2026 06:33 PM]
February 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER FILED. (TEXT ONLY) The motion (Docket Entry No. 9) for an extension of time to file the opening brief is granted. The opening brief is due March 23, 2026. The answering brief is due April 22, 2026. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after the answering brief is served. [Entered: 02/25/2026 09:04 AM]
February 19, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Appellant The Estate of B.H., Appellant John Herndon, Appellant J.H., Appellant T. H.. [Entered: 02/19/2026 11:21 PM]
January 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 7) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 2/19/2026, Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 3/23/2026. Optional Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Answering Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [Entered: 01/20/2026 12:40 PM]
January 20, 2026 Filing 7 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant The Estate of B.H., Appellant John Herndon, Appellant J.H., Appellant T. H.. [Entered: 01/20/2026 07:00 AM]
December 22, 2025 Filing 6 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Blanca Young for Appellee Netflix, Inc.. [Entered: 12/22/2025 10:21 AM]
December 22, 2025 Filing 5 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Netflix, Inc.. [Entered: 12/22/2025 09:19 AM]
December 22, 2025 Filing 4 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Elaine Goldenberg for Appellee Netflix, Inc.. [Entered: 12/22/2025 09:13 AM]
December 15, 2025 Filing 3 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant The Estate of B.H., Appellant John Herndon, Appellant J.H., Appellant T. H.. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email #[email protected] and include the case name and number in the subject line. Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts. [Entered: 12/15/2025 11:57 PM]
December 10, 2025 Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 12/15/2025, Appeal Opening Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellant) 1/20/2026, Appeal Answering Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellee) 2/19/2026. For appeal no. 25-7760, 4:21-cv-06561-YGR. 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: 12/10/2025 03:10 PM]
December 10, 2025 Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 4:21-cv-06561-YGR 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 25-7760 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: 12/10/2025 03:03 PM]

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Plaintiff: THE ESTATE OF B.H.
Represented By: Ryan Andrew Hamilton
Represented By: James David Banker
Represented By: Mr. Andrew Grimm
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Plaintiff: JOHN HERNDON
Represented By: Ryan Andrew Hamilton
Represented By: James David Banker
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Plaintiff: J.H., a Minor
Represented By: Ryan Andrew Hamilton
Represented By: James David Banker
Represented By: Mr. Andrew Grimm
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Plaintiff: T. H., a Minor
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Defendant: NETFLIX, INC.
Represented By: Blanca Young
Represented By: Jennifer Bryant
Represented By: Ms. Elaine Goldenberg
Represented By: Cory Batza
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