Public Broadcasting Service et al v. Cable Bahamas Limited et al
Plaintiff: Public Broadcasting Service and WGBH Educational Foundation
Defendant: Cable Bahamas Limited and Does 1 through 10
Case Number: 1:2026cv22960
Filed: April 27, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Rodolfo A Ruiz
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 0101 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #15 Defendant Cable Bahamas Limited's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. Defendant Cable Bahamas Limited shall file a response or answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint on or before July 17, 2026. Should Defendant Cable Bahamas Limited file a Motion to Dismiss by July 17, 2026, Plaintiffs shall file their Response in Opposition to the Motion to Dismiss on or before August 21, 2026, and Defendant Cable Bahamas Limited shall file its Reply in Support of the Motion to Dismiss on or before September 4, 2026. Further, Plaintiffs are reminded that Plaintiffs shall file a status report with the Court on or before June 26, 2026, indicating whether Plaintiffs intend to proceed with this case against the John Doe Defendants. [ECF No. 14]. If Plaintiffs intend to proceed with this case against the John Doe Defendants, on or before July 26, 2026, Plaintiffs shall perfect service upon the John Doe Defendants or show good cause as to why this action should not be dismissed against said Defendants for failure to perfect service of process. Failure to file proof of service or show good cause by July 26, 2026 will result in a dismissal without prejudice as to the John Doe Defendants without further notice. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 6/22/2026. (twk)
June 17, 2026 Filing 15 Defendant's MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Complaint, by Cable Bahamas Limited. Attorney Robert Russell Kane, III added to party Cable Bahamas Limited(pty:dft). Responses due by 7/1/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kane, Robert)
May 31, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER TO PERFECT SERVICE AND REQUIRING STATUS REPORT. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 5/31/2026. See attached document for full details. (twk)
April 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #5 , #6 , #7 , #8 , #9 , #10 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for attorneys Jason Markham, Scott Wilsdon, Damaris Hernandez, Derek Wikstrom, Julie Fink, and Sean Hecker. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 4/30/2026. (mb03)
April 29, 2026 Filing 12 Summons Issued as to Cable Bahamas Limited. (pc)
April 29, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) to be Issued by Public Broadcasting Service, WGBH Educational Foundation re #1 Complaint, filed by Public Broadcasting Service, WGBH Educational Foundation (Pineiro, Michael)
April 29, 2026 Filing 10 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Sean Hecker. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19486441 by Public Broadcasting Service, WGBH Educational Foundation. Responses due by 5/13/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Sean Hecker, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Pineiro, Michael)
April 29, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Julie Fink. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19486395 by Public Broadcasting Service, WGBH Educational Foundation. Responses due by 5/13/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Julie Fink, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Pineiro, Michael)
April 29, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Derek Wikstrom. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19486334 by Public Broadcasting Service, WGBH Educational Foundation. Responses due by 5/13/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Derek Wikstrom, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Pineiro, Michael)
April 29, 2026 Filing 7 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Damaris Hernandez. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19486314 by Public Broadcasting Service, WGBH Educational Foundation. Responses due by 5/13/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Damaris Hernandez, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Pineiro, Michael)
April 29, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Scott Wilsdon. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19486241 by Public Broadcasting Service, WGBH Educational Foundation. Responses due by 5/13/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification Scott Wilsdon, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Pineiro, Michael)
April 29, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Jason Markham. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19486180 by Public Broadcasting Service, WGBH Educational Foundation. Attorney Michael Anthony Pineiro added to party WGBH Educational Foundation(pty:pla). Responses due by 5/13/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Jason Markham, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Pineiro, Michael)
April 28, 2026 Filing 4 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Scott T. Wilsdon, Jason Markham, Sean Hecker, Julie Fink, Damaris Hernandez, Derek Wikstrom, mailing date April 28, 2026, (pt)
April 27, 2026 Filing 3 FORM AO 121 SENT TO DIRECTOR OF U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE (pc)
April 27, 2026 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Lauren F. Louis 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. (pc)
April 27, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND DAMAGES against Cable Bahamas Limited, Does 1 through 10. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19475897, filed by Public Broadcasting Service, WGBH Educational Foundation. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D)(Marcus, Jeffrey)

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Plaintiff: Public Broadcasting Service
Represented By: Jeffrey Eldridge Marcus
Represented By: Michael Anthony Pineiro
Represented By: Sean Hecker
Represented By: Scott T. Wilsdon
Represented By: Julie Fink
Represented By: Jason Markham
Represented By: Derek Wikstrom
Represented By: Damaris Hernandez
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Plaintiff: WGBH Educational Foundation
Represented By: Jeffrey Eldridge Marcus
Represented By: Sean Hecker
Represented By: Scott T. Wilsdon
Represented By: Julie Fink
Represented By: Jason Markham
Represented By: Derek Wikstrom
Represented By: Damaris Hernandez
Represented By: Michael Anthony Pineiro
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Defendant: Cable Bahamas Limited
Represented By: Robert Russell Kane, III
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Defendant: Does 1 through 10
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