Woodall v. The Walt Disney Company, et al.
Plaintiff: BUCK GOODDAY WOODALL, an individual and Buck Woodall
Defendant: THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, a Delaware Corporation, WALT DISNEY PICTURES, a Division of the Walt Disney Corporation, WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS, a Division of the Walt Disney Company, MANDEVILLE FILMS, INC., a California Corporation, JENNY MARCHICK, an individual, PAMELA RIBON, an individual, DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC., a California corporation, DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., a Delaware corporation, WALT DISNEY DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER & INTERNATIONAL, a Division of the Walt Disney Company, DISNEY BOOK GROUP, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS, INC., a California corporation, DISNEY STORE USA, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT, INC., a California corporation, BUENA VISTA BOOKS, INC., a California corporation, DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS & INTERACTIVE MEDIA, INC., DISNEY SHOPPING, INC. and DOES, 1-10, inclusive
Appellant: GUSTAVO D. LAGE, ATTORNEY
Case Number: 26-3832
Filed: June 15, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 11, 2026 Filing 21 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). This case is released from the Mediation Program. Counsel are requested to contact the Circuit Mediator should circumstances develop that warrant settlement discussions. [Entered: 08/11/2026 04:32 PM]
July 24, 2026 Filing 20 MEDIATION STATUS REPORT DUE (text only). By 8/7/2026, counsel for appellants shall provide a status report by email to the Circuit Mediator. [Entered: 07/24/2026 12:14 PM]
July 22, 2026 Filing 19 ADDED Counsel for Appellant Aric Williams [Entered: 07/22/2026 01:46 PM]
July 22, 2026 Filing 18 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Aric Williams for Appellant Gustavo D. Lage. [Entered: 07/22/2026 12:27 PM]
July 8, 2026 Filing 17 MEDIATION CONFERENCE RESCHEDULED (text only) - DIAL-IN Mediation Conference Call 7/23/2026, 11:00 AM Pacific Time (originally 7/7/2026). Each participant will receive an email with the dial-in information. [Entered: 07/08/2026 09:54 AM]
June 30, 2026 Filing 16 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Walt Disney Pictures, Appellee Walt Disney Animation Studios, Appellee Disney Consumer Products, Inc., Appellee Disney Enterprises, Inc., Appellee Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International, Appellee Disney Consumer Products & Interactive Media, Inc.. [Entered: 06/30/2026 05:15 PM]
June 30, 2026 Filing 15 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee The Walt Disney Company. [Entered: 06/30/2026 05:10 PM]
June 30, 2026 Filing 14 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Pamela Ribon. [Entered: 06/30/2026 05:09 PM]
June 30, 2026 Filing 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Jenny Marchick. [Entered: 06/30/2026 05:05 PM]
June 30, 2026 Filing 12 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Mandeville Films, Inc.. [Entered: 06/30/2026 05:04 PM]
June 30, 2026 Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Disney Interactive Studios, Inc., Appellee Disney Store USA, LLC, Appellee Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., Appellee Buena Vista Books, Inc., Appellee Disney Shopping, Inc.. [Entered: 06/30/2026 05:01 PM]
June 25, 2026 Filing 10 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Assessment Conference, 7/7/2026, 11:30 a.m. PACIFIC Time. See order for instructions and details. [Entered: 06/25/2026 04:29 PM]
June 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 8) denied. Filer requested a previous extension of time. The filer must file a motion per 9th Cir. R. 31-2.2(b). [Entered: 06/23/2026 03:52 PM]
June 23, 2026 Filing 8 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall, Appellant Gustavo D. Lage. [Entered: 06/23/2026 01:48 PM]
June 23, 2026 Filing 7 ADDED Appellant Gustavo D. Lage [COURT UPDATE: Lage is listed as an appellant on June 12, 2026 notice of appeal] [Entered: 06/23/2026 01:12 PM]
June 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 3) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 11/4/2026, Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 10/5/2026. 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: 06/22/2026 04:44 PM]
June 22, 2026 Filing 5 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall. [Entered: 06/22/2026 03:10 PM]
June 22, 2026 Filing 4 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall. 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: 06/22/2026 03:06 PM]
June 22, 2026 Filing 3 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall. [Entered: 06/22/2026 03:00 PM]
June 15, 2026 Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Appeal Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 10/5/2026, Appeal Transcript Due (Appellant) 7/27/2026, Appeal Transcript Order Due (Appellant) 6/25/2026, Appeal Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 9/3/2026, Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 6/22/2026. For appeal no. 26-3832, 2:20-cv-03772-CBM-E. 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: 06/15/2026 11:42 AM]
June 15, 2026 Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 2:20-cv-03772-CBM-E 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 26-3832 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: 06/15/2026 09:55 AM]

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Plaintiff: BUCK GOODDAY WOODALL, an individual
Represented By: Mr. James W. Christian
Represented By: Gustavo D. Lage
Represented By: Elizabeth Yang
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Plaintiff: Buck Woodall
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Defendant: THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, a Delaware Corporation
Represented By: Robert N. Klieger
Represented By: Moez Kaba
Represented By: Mr. Michael Roth
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Defendant: WALT DISNEY PICTURES, a Division of the Walt Disney Corporation
Represented By: Robert N. Klieger
Represented By: Moez Kaba
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Defendant: WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS, a Division of the Walt Disney Company
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Defendant: MANDEVILLE FILMS, INC., a California Corporation
Represented By: Robert N. Klieger
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Defendant: JENNY MARCHICK, an individual
Represented By: Robert N. Klieger
Represented By: Moez Kaba
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Defendant: PAMELA RIBON, an individual
Represented By: Robert N. Klieger
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Defendant: DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC., a California corporation
Represented By: Robert N. Klieger
Represented By: Moez Kaba
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Defendant: WALT DISNEY DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER & INTERNATIONAL, a Division of the Walt Disney Company
Represented By: Robert N. Klieger
Represented By: Moez Kaba
Represented By: Mr. Michael Roth
Represented By: Mr. Kenneth Michael Trujillo-Jamison
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Defendant: DISNEY BOOK GROUP, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company
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Represented By: Mr. Kenneth Michael Trujillo-Jamison
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Defendant: DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS, INC., a California corporation
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Defendant: DISNEY STORE USA, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company
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Defendant: BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT, INC., a California corporation
Represented By: Mr. Sourabh Mishra, AT
Represented By: Deeksha Kohli
Represented By: Robert N. Klieger
Represented By: Moez Kaba
Represented By: Mr. Michael Roth
Represented By: Mr. Kenneth Michael Trujillo-Jamison
Represented By: Arwen R. Johnson
Represented By: Peter M. Shimamoto
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Defendant: BUENA VISTA BOOKS, INC., a California corporation
Represented By: Robert N. Klieger
Represented By: Moez Kaba
Represented By: Mr. Michael Roth
Represented By: Mr. Kenneth Michael Trujillo-Jamison
Represented By: Arwen R. Johnson
Represented By: Peter M. Shimamoto
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Defendant: DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS & INTERACTIVE MEDIA, INC.
Represented By: Robert N. Klieger
Represented By: Moez Kaba
Represented By: Mr. Michael Roth
Represented By: Mr. Kenneth Michael Trujillo-Jamison
Represented By: Arwen R. Johnson
Represented By: Peter M. Shimamoto
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Defendant: DISNEY SHOPPING, INC.
Represented By: Robert N. Klieger
Represented By: Moez Kaba
Represented By: Mr. Michael Roth
Represented By: Arwen R. Johnson
Represented By: Peter M. Shimamoto
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Defendant: DOES, 1-10, inclusive
Represented By: Peter M. Shimamoto
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Appellant: GUSTAVO D. LAGE, ATTORNEY
Represented By: Elizabeth Yang
Represented By: Aric Williams
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