KRETSCHMER v. Wizard Entertainment, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: HUGH KRETSCHMER
Defendant: Wizard Entertainment, Inc., Dan H. Barnett and Does 1-10
Case Number: 0:2026cv61882
Filed: July 8, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Ed Artau
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. ยง 0101 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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July 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER DISMISSING COMPLAINT WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. The Complaint DE #1 is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiff may file an amended pleading that is consistent with this Order on or before July 22, 2026. Failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of the case without further notice. (Amended Complaint due by 7/22/2026.) Signed by Judge Ed Artau on 7/8/2026. See attached document for full details. (ebz)
July 8, 2026 Filing 4 FORM AO 121 SENT TO DIRECTOR OF U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE (kpe)
July 8, 2026 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Dan H. Barnett, Wizard Entertainment, Inc.. (kpe)
July 8, 2026 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Ed Artau. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Panayotta Augustin-Birch is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (kpe)
July 8, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Dan H. Barnett, Wizard Entertainment, Inc.. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19728815, filed by HUGH KRETSCHMER. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s) Summons - DAN H. BARNETT, #3 Summon(s) Summons - WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)(Bartolomei, James)

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Plaintiff: HUGH KRETSCHMER
Represented By: James Henry Bartolomei, III
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