Broadcast Music, Inc. et al v. Evie's Tavern Ellenton, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Broadcast Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, The Bernard Edwards Company, LLC, R-Key Darkus Publishing, Orbi-Lee Publishing, Barbara Orbison Music Company, Taking Care of Business Music, Songs of Universal, Inc., Escatawpa Songs, Bruce Robison Music, Carnival Music Company, Zombies Ate My Publishing, Forthefallen Publishing and State One Music America LLC
Defendant: Evie's Tavern Ellenton, Inc. and Michael Evanoff
Case Number: 8:2011cv02056
Filed: September 9, 2011
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Office: Tampa Office
County: XX US, Outside State
Presiding Judge: Elizabeth A. Kovachevich
Presiding Judge: Thomas B. McCoun
Nature of Suit: Copyrights
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. ยง 101
Jury Demanded By: None

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April 28, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 84 ORDER granting 81 Motion for Attorney Fees in the amount of $16,055.00 in favor of Plaintiffs and against Defendants Evie's Tavern Ellenton, Inc. and Michael Evanoff, consistent with this order. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment for the same. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 4/28/2015. (SN)
December 17, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER granting 61 Motion for Permanent Injunction. The injunction is as follows: Evie's Tavern Ellenton, Inc. d/b/a Evie's Tavern Ellenton and Michael Evanoff,including their successors, related parties, subsidiaries, affiliate and ent ities in which Michael Evanoff has an interest or affiliation are hereby permanently enjoined from causing any unlicensed public performances of any musical works licensed by Broadcast Music, Inc.The Clerk of Court shall enter the injunction and judgment in favor of the Plaintiffs and against the Defendants and shall close this cause of action. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 12/17/2013. (SN)
December 5, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORDER granting 60 Motion for Attorney Fees in theamount of $32,517.50 ($31,075.00 for Fees + $1,442.50 for Costs) in favor of Plaintiffs and against Defendants Evie's Tavern Ellenton, Inc. and Michael Evanoff. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 12/5/2013. (SN)
September 30, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER denying 25 Motion for summary judgment; granting in part and denying in part 28 Motion for summary judgment. The Court will award fees and costs, and the parties are directed to meet and confer in good faith to determine the amount reaso nable under the circumstances of this case. If the parties cannot reach such an agreement by October 21, 2013,then BMI may file a motion with supporting documentation as to the amount of fees and costs itseeks to recover. Further BMI's request f or permanent injunctive relief is denied without prejudice. The parties are instructed to meet and confer in good faith to determine whether they can agree to a stipulated injunction. If unable to do so, then BMI may file a motion for permanent injun ctive relief, addressing all of the equitable factors the Court must consider. BMI is also instructed to confirm within seven (7) days that it is withdrawing its claim of infringement of"You Dropped a Bomb on Me." Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 9/30/2013. (SN)
November 30, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER denying 9 Motion to dismiss and the defendants have 10 days to answer the complaint. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 11/30/2011. (SN)
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Plaintiff: Broadcast Music, Inc.
Represented By: Frank R. Jakes
Represented By: Zachary David Messa
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Plaintiff: Sony/ATV Songs LLC
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Plaintiff: The Bernard Edwards Company, LLC
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Plaintiff: R-Key Darkus Publishing
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Plaintiff: Orbi-Lee Publishing
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Plaintiff: Barbara Orbison Music Company
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Plaintiff: Taking Care of Business Music
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Plaintiff: Songs of Universal, Inc.
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Plaintiff: Escatawpa Songs
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Plaintiff: Bruce Robison Music
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Plaintiff: Carnival Music Company
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Plaintiff: Zombies Ate My Publishing
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Plaintiff: Forthefallen Publishing
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Plaintiff: State One Music America LLC
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Defendant: Evie's Tavern Ellenton, Inc.
Represented By: Michael Anthony Moran
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Defendant: Michael Evanoff
Represented By: Michael Anthony Moran
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