DIRECTV LLC v. Heaps
Plaintiff: DIRECTV LLC
Defendant: TCBT LLC doing business as Chalkboard also known as Chalkboard Tavern & Grille also known as Rumor Has It Tap House & Grill, Kenneth Heaps Individually, and as officer, director, shareholder and/or principal of TCBT LLC d/b/a The Chalkboard a/k/a Chalkboard Tavern & Grille a/k/a Rumor Has It Tap House & Grill, Chalkboard Tavern & Grille and Rumor Has It Tap House & Grill
Case Number: 1:2011cv00336
Filed: April 15, 2011
Court: US District Court for the District of Delaware
Office: Wilmington Office
County: XX US, Outside State
Presiding Judge: Richard G Andrews
Nature of Suit: Cable/Satellite TV
Cause of Action: Cable System Piracy
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
February 26, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER Granting #32 Notice of Partial Dismissal, filed by DIRECTV LLC (***Civil Case Terminated). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 2/26/2014. (nms)
February 26, 2014 Filing 32 NOTICE of Partial Dismissal as to Defendant Kenneth Heaps, individually, and as officer, director, shareholder, and/or principal of TCBT, LLC, d/b/a The Chalkboard, a/k/a Chalkboard Tavern & Grille, a/k/a rumor Has It Tap House & Grill, by DIRECTV LLC.(Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Herbert, Laina) Modified on 2/26/2014 (nms).
February 18, 2014 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER: The parties said they would file a consent judgment (D.I. #29 at page 2). They have not done so. Unless Plaintiff shows cause by 2/28/2014, the case against the individual defendant Kenneth Heaps, will be dismissed for lack of prosecution. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 2/18/2014. (nms)
February 14, 2014 Filing 31 STATUS REPORT of Plaintiff pursuant to the Court's Oral Order dated February 11, 2014, by DIRECTV LLC. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Herbert, Laina) Modified on 2/18/2014 (nms).
February 11, 2014 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER: The parties shall file a status letter with the Court within 3 days of the date of this Order regarding the status of the Stipulation of Dismissal. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 2/11/2014. (nms)
June 5, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER Administratively Closing Case. Should settlement fail, the parties shall promptly notify the Court so that the case may be reopened and other appropriate action may be taken. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 6/5/2012. (nms)
April 16, 2012 Filing 29 STATUS REPORT advising the parties have reached amicable resolution of this matter, by DIRECTV LLC. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Herbert, Laina) Modified on 4/16/2012 (nms).
April 16, 2012 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER: Per the advisement that the parties have reached amicable resolution (see #29 Status Report) the Court will Cancel the 4/18/2012, Rule 16 Conference. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 4/16/2012. (nms)
April 5, 2012 Filing 28 Amended Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by DIRECTV LLC. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Herbert, Laina)
April 4, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER Granting #23 MOTION to Amend Caption to reflect corrected plaintiff name. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 4/4/2012. (nms)
April 4, 2012 Filing 26 STATEMENT re #23 MOTION to Amend/Correct Caption to reflect corrected plaintiff name Rule 7.1.1 Statement by DIRECTV Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Herbert, Laina)
April 3, 2012 Filing 25 MEMORANDUM regarding attorneys' fee (see #24 Letter and #20 Memorandum). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 4/3/2012. (nms)
March 30, 2012 Filing 24 Letter to Honorable Richard G. Andrews from Laina M. Herbert regarding #20 Memorandum and request that plaintiff file an affidavit in support of plaintiff's request for attorneys' fees. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Herbert, Laina) Modified on 4/3/2012 (nms).
March 29, 2012 Filing 23 MOTION to Correct Caption to reflect corrected plaintiff name - filed by DIRECTV Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)(Herbert, Laina) Modified on 3/29/2012 (nms).
March 22, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Order Setting Rule 16(b) Conference: A Scheduling Conference is set for 4/18/2012 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 2A before Judge Richard G. Andrews. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/22/2012. (nms)
March 22, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER Denying #10 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Kenneth Heaps; and VACATING #9 Clerk's Entry of Default against Kenneth Heaps. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/22/2012. (nms)
March 22, 2012 Filing 20 MEMORANDUM re #9 Clerk's Entry of Default. The Court will schedule a conference. If the individual defendant does not participate in the litigation, the Court is not foreclosing the granting of a default upon appropriate circumstances. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/22/2012. (nms)
March 22, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER Granting #10 MOTION for Default Judgment as to TCBT LLC, filed by DIRECTV Inc. (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/22/2012. (nms)
March 22, 2012 Filing 18 MEMORANDUM regarding damages and attorneys' fees. If the Plaintiff submits an affidavit with appropriate documentation no later than two weeks from the date this Memorandum is filed, the Court will award attorneys' fees (see Memorandum for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/22/2012. (nms)
March 16, 2012 Case Reassigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (ntl)
September 13, 2011 Filing 17 Letter dated 9/7/11 to Judge Stark from Ken Heaps. (ntl)
September 2, 2011 Filing 16 MULTI MEDIA DOCUMENT filed by DIRECTV Inc. in the form of a DVD. Filing related to #14 Notice of Filing Multi Media Materials. (Media on file in Clerk's Office). (ntl)
September 2, 2011 Filing 15 Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark from Laina M. Herbert regarding enclosing courtesy copies of Plaintiff's Motion and Order for Default Judgment and accompanying documents - re #10 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Kenneth Heaps, TCBT LLC, #11 Opening Brief in Support, #14 Notice of Filing Multi Media Materials, #13 Affidavit, #12 Affidavit,. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Herbert, Laina)
September 1, 2011 Filing 14 NOTICE of filing the following document(s) in multi media format: Exhibt E (video disk) to Plaintiff's Affidavit in Support of Motion for Default Judgment. Original material(s) to be filed with the Clerk's Office. Notice filed by Laina M. Herbert on behalf of DIRECTV Inc. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Herbert, Laina)
September 1, 2011 Filing 13 AFFIDAVIT of Kent P. Mader re #10 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Kenneth Heaps, TCBT LLC Plaintiff's Affidavit in Support of Motion for Default Judgment filed by DIRECTV Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A to F, #2 Certificate of Service)(Herbert, Laina)
September 1, 2011 Filing 12 AFFIDAVIT of Laina M. Herbert re #10 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Kenneth Heaps, TCBT LLC Affidavit of Laina M. Herbert in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment and Recovery of Damages, Costs and Fees filed by DIRECTV Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A to D, #2 Certificate of Service)(Herbert, Laina)
September 1, 2011 Filing 11 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #10 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Kenneth Heaps, TCBT LLC Plaintiff's Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Default Judgment filed by DIRECTV Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 9/19/2011. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1, 2 and 3, #2 Certificate of Service)(Herbert, Laina)
September 1, 2011 Filing 10 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Kenneth Heaps, TCBT LLC - filed by DIRECTV Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Attorney Affidavit Pursuant to Section 201 of the Service Members Civil Relief Act, #3 Rule 54(b) Statement, #4 Statement for Judgment, #5 Certificate of Service)(Herbert, Laina)
August 22, 2011 Filing 9 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Kenneth Heaps, TCBT LLC - Re: #8 Request for Default filed by DIRECTV Inc. (ntl)
August 2, 2011 Filing 8 REQUEST for Default as to Kenneth Heaps, TCBT LLC - filed by DIRECTV Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Clerk's Certificate, #3 Certificate of Service)(Herbert, Laina)
June 13, 2011 Filing 7 NOTICE of Status and Notice of Intention to Move for Default by DIRECTV Inc. re #1 Complaint (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Herbert, Laina)
April 21, 2011 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Wayne D. Lonstein for DIRECTV Inc. added for electronic noticing. (dmp, )
April 20, 2011 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #4 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Wayne D. Lonstein filed by DIRECTV Inc. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 4/20/11. (ntl)
April 20, 2011 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by DIRECTV Inc.. TCBT LLC served on 4/18/2011, answer due 5/9/2011. (Herbert, Laina)
April 20, 2011 Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed by DIRECTV Inc.. Kenneth Heaps served on 4/18/2011, answer due 5/9/2011. (Herbert, Laina)
April 20, 2011 Case Assigned to Judge Leonard P. Stark. Please include the initials of the Judge (LPS) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)
April 18, 2011 Filing 4 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Wayne D. Lonstein - filed by DIRECTV Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certification)(Herbert, Laina)
April 15, 2011 Filing 3 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction (dzs, )
April 15, 2011 Filing 2 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by DIRECTV Inc. identifying Corporate Parent DIRECTV Enterprises LLC for DIRECTV Inc.. (dzs, )
April 15, 2011 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed against Kenneth Heaps, TCBT LLC - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 10024.) - filed by DIRECTV Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Acknowledgement of Consent Form)(dzs, )
April 15, 2011 Summons Issued as to Kenneth Heaps on 4/15/2011; TCBT LLC on 4/15/2011. (dzs, )

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