Penguin Random House LLC et al v. Gibson et al

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Penguin Random House LLC et al v. Gibson et al

Plaintiff:	Sourcebooks LLC, Laurie Halse Anderson, The Authors Guild, Heidi Kellogg, Jodi Picoult, Judith Anne Hayes, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Penguin Random House LLC, Julia Alvarez, Angie Thomas and Simon & Schuster, LLC
Defendant:	Pam Gould, Alicia Farrant, Grazie P Christie, Ben Gibson, Esther Byrd, Marylynn Magar, Kelly Garcia, Angie Gallo, Teresa Jacobs, Ryan Petty, Maria Salamanca, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Karen Castor Dentel, Melissa Byrd, Jamie Haynes, Anita Burnette, Ruben Colon, Carl Persis and Jessie Thompson
Case Number:	6:2024cv01573
Filed:	August 29, 2024
Court:	US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge:	Carlos E Mendoza
Referring Judge:	Robert M Norway
Nature of Suit:	Constitutional - State Statute
Cause of Action:	42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By:	None

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August 30, 2024	Filing 13 NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: 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 Carlos E. Mendoza on 8/30/2024. (ALL)
August 30, 2024	Filing 12 INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 8/30/2024. (ALL)
August 29, 2024	Filing 11 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Sourcebooks LLC identifying Corporate Parent Penguin Random House LLC for Sourcebooks LLC. (Karp, David)
August 29, 2024	Filing 10 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by The Authors Guild. (Karp, David)
August 29, 2024	Filing 9 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Simon & Schuster, LLC. (Karp, David)
August 29, 2024	Filing 8 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Macmillan Holdings, LLC for Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC. (Karp, David)
August 29, 2024	Filing 7 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by HarperCollins Publishers LLC identifying Corporate Parent News Corporation, Other Affiliate T. Rowe Price Associates Inc. for HarperCollins Publishers LLC. (Karp, David)
August 29, 2024	Filing 6 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Hachette Book Group, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Vivendi SA, Corporate Parent Hachette Livre USA, Inc., Corporate Parent Lagardere North America Inc., Corporate Parent Lagardere Media, Corporate Parent Lagardere SA for Hachette Book Group, Inc. (Karp, David) Modified on 8/29/2024 (AA).
August 29, 2024	Filing 5 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Penguin Random House LLC identifying Corporate Parent Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA for Penguin Random House LLC. (Karp, David)
August 29, 2024	Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Frederick J. Sperling, Adam J. Diederich, Kirstie Brenson Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JOS)
August 29, 2024	Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Carlos E. Mendoza and Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:24-cv-01573-CEM-RMN. (JOS)
August 29, 2024	Filing 2 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by David Arnold Karp on behalf of Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. Lead Counsel: Frederick J. Sperling. (Karp, David)
August 29, 2024	Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-22462950) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - HB 1069, #2 Exhibit B - Template Form, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Karp, David)

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Plaintiff: Sourcebooks LLC
Represented By:	Kirstie Brenson
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Represented By:	Adam J. Diederich
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Plaintiff: Laurie Halse Anderson
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Plaintiff: Hachette Book Group, Inc.
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Plaintiff: Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC
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Plaintiff: HarperCollins Publishers LLC
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Plaintiff: John Green
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Plaintiff: Penguin Random House LLC
Represented By:	Kirstie Brenson
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Plaintiff: Julia Alvarez
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Plaintiff: Angie Thomas
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Plaintiff: Simon & Schuster, LLC
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Defendant: Pam Gould
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Defendant: Alicia Farrant
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Defendant: Grazie P Christie
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Defendant: Ben Gibson
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Defendant: Esther Byrd
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Defendant: Marylynn Magar
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Defendant: Kelly Garcia
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Defendant: Angie Gallo
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Defendant: Teresa Jacobs
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Defendant: Ryan Petty
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Defendant: Maria Salamanca
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Defendant: Vicki-Elaine Felder
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Defendant: Karen Castor Dentel
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Defendant: Melissa Byrd
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Defendant: Jamie Haynes
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Defendant: Anita Burnette
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Defendant: Ruben Colon
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Defendant: Carl Persis
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Defendant: Jessie Thompson
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