Broadcast Music Inc., et al v. The Shack Riverfront LLC et al
Plaintiff: Broadcast Music Inc.,, EMI CONSORTIUM SONGS, INC. d/b/a EMI LONGITUDE MUSIC, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Eleksylum Music, Inc., No Surrender Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC d/b/a Sony ATV ACUFF ROSE MUSIC, R-Key Daruks Publishing, Orbitlee Publishing, Broadcast Music Inc., EMI Consortium Songs, Inc. doing business as EMI Longitude Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC doing business as Sony ATV Acuff Rose Music, R-Key Darkus Publishing and Orbi-Lee Publishing
Defendant: The Shack Riverfront LLC d/b/a The Shack Riverfront; Robert Kittleson and Katherine Kittleson, each individually, Roys Boys LLC, The Shack Riverfront LLC doing business as The Shack Riverfront, Robert Kittleson and Katherine Kittleson
Case Number: 6:2023cv00857
Filed: May 9, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Wendy W Berger
Referring Judge: Leslie Hoffman Price
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 27, 2023 Filing 18 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Zachary David Messa on behalf of Broadcast Music Inc.. Lead Counsel: Zachary D. Messa. (Messa, Zachary)
June 21, 2023 Filing 17 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Mark F. Warzecha on behalf of Katherine Kittleson, Robert Kittleson, The Shack Riverfront LLC. Lead Counsel: Mark F. Warzecha. (Warzecha, Mark)
June 21, 2023 Filing 16 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Katherine Kittleson. (Warzecha, Mark)
June 21, 2023 Filing 15 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Robert Kittleson (Warzecha, Mark) Modified on 6/21/2023 to edit docket text (KNC).
June 21, 2023 Filing 14 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by The Shack Riverfront LLC. (Warzecha, Mark) Modified on 6/21/2023 to edit docket text (KNC).
June 21, 2023 Filing 13 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Katherine Kittleson, Robert Kittleson, The Shack Riverfront LLC.(Warzecha, Mark)
June 7, 2023 Filing 12 RETURN of service executed on May 31, 2023 by No Surrender Music, EMI Consortium Songs, Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Orbi-Lee Publishing, R-Key Darkus Publishing, Broadcast Music Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Roys Boys LLC, Eleksylum Music, Inc. as to The Shack Riverfront LLC. (Messa, Zachary)
June 7, 2023 Filing 11 RETURN of service executed on May 31, 2023 by No Surrender Music, EMI Consortium Songs, Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Orbi-Lee Publishing, R-Key Darkus Publishing, Broadcast Music Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Roys Boys LLC, Eleksylum Music, Inc. as to Robert Kittleson. (Messa, Zachary)
June 7, 2023 Filing 10 RETURN of service executed on May 31, 2023 by No Surrender Music, EMI Consortium Songs, Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Orbi-Lee Publishing, R-Key Darkus Publishing, Broadcast Music Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Roys Boys LLC, Eleksylum Music, Inc. as to Katherine Kittleson. (Messa, Zachary)
May 25, 2023 Filing 9 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Broadcast Music Inc., EMI Consortium Songs, Inc., Eleksylum Music, Inc., No Surrender Music, Orbi-Lee Publishing, R-Key Darkus Publishing, Roys Boys LLC, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. identifying Corporate Parent TEGNA, Inc., Corporate Parent Gray Television, Inc. for Broadcast Music Inc.; Other Affiliate Praxis International Communications, Inc. for No Surrender Music; Other Affiliate Eleksylum Music, Inc. for Eleksylum Music, Inc.; Other Affiliate EMI Longitude Music for EMI Consortium Songs, Inc.; Other Affiliate Roys Boys LLC for Roys Boys LLC; Other Affiliate Orbi-Lee Publishing for Orbi-Lee Publishing; Other Affiliate R-Key Darkus Publishing for R-Key Darkus Publishing; Corporate Parent Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. for Sony/ATV Songs LLC; Corporate Parent Warner Music Group Corp. for Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (Messa, Zachary) Modified on 5/26/2023 to edit docket text (KNC).
May 25, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Broadcast Music Inc., EMI Consortium Songs, Inc., Eleksylum Music, Inc., No Surrender Music, Orbi-Lee Publishing, R-Key Darkus Publishing, Roys Boys LLC, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. Related case(s): No (Messa, Zachary) Modified on 5/25/2023 to edit docket text (KNC).
May 24, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (RMF)
May 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective February 1, 2021 and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 5/23/2023. (RMF)
May 11, 2023 Filing 5 Copyright Report sent to Washington. (KNC)
May 11, 2023 Filing 4 SUMMONS issued as to All Defendants. (KNC)
May 11, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL for Plaintiffs' of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (KNC)
May 11, 2023 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price. New case number: 6:23-cv-857-WWB-LHP. (RN)
May 11, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against The Shack Riverfront LLC; Robert Kittleson and Katherine Kittleson, each individually filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Schedule, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Proposed Summons to The Shack Riverfront LLC, #4 Proposed Summons to Robert Kittleson, #5 Proposed Summons to Katherine Kittleson)(Messa, Zachary) Modified on 5/11/2023 to edit docket text (KNC).
May 11, 2023 FEE PAID. Filing fee for new civil case, Receipt No. AFLMDC-20823562 for $402 paid. (Messa, Zachary)

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