Grover Gaming, Inc. et al v. Patel
Plaintiff: Grover Gaming, Inc. and Banilla Games, Inc.
Defendant: Anil Patel doing business as EZ Quick Mart
Case Number: 4:2021cv01505
Filed: December 28, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Presiding Judge: Patricia L Cohen
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 22, 2022 Filing 39 RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER re 35 Evidentiary Hearing,,, Plaintiffs Filing Memorandum of Second Supplemental Declaration of Erik O Solverud by Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Second Supplemental Declaration of Erik O Solverud)(Solverud, Erik)
July 21, 2022 Filing 38 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc. (Counts II and III ONLY, Without Prejudice)) (Schwarze, Catherine)
July 20, 2022 Filing 37 CLERK'S Exhibit List as to Evidentiary Hearing. (JAB)
July 20, 2022 Filing 36 CLERK'S WITNESS LIST as to Evidentiary Hearing. (JAB)
July 20, 2022 Filing 35 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY (no pdf attached) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Cohen:Evidentiary Hearing re #23 MOTION for Default Judgment (RENEWED MOTION) by Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc. Defendant Anil Patel fails to appear. Arguments heard. Testimony heard from 1 witness. Evidence admitted. Plaintiff to file motion to dismiss counts 2 and 3 and a supplemental filing regarding attorney fees at which point the matter will be taken under submission. (Court Reporter:Shannon White, Shannon_White@moed.uscourts.gov, 314-244-7966) (proceedings started: 1:41 pm) (proceedings ended: 2:48 pm) (Deputy Clerk: J.Bernsen)(Appearance for Plaintiff: Erik Solverud, Catherine Schwarze) (JAB) Modified text on 7/21/2022 (JAB).
July 20, 2022 Filing 34 ENTRY of Appearance by Catherine L Schwarze for Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. (Schwarze, Catherine)
June 22, 2022 Filing 33 MEMORANDUM re #31 Order, #32 Mail Returned, Order Receipt by Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. (Solverud, Erik)
June 21, 2022 Filing 32 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Anil Patel. Returned document(s): #31 Order,. Could not verify new address and mail was not resent. (CLH)
June 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER: The Court sets this matter for a hearing on damages and attorney fees on Plaintiffs' renewed motion for default judgment [ECF No. #23 ]. The hearing will be held in person on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 9N on the ninth floor of the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse. (Default Hearing set for 7/20/2022 01:30 PM in Courtroom 9N - St. Louis before Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Cohen.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Cohen on 6/16/2022. (LNJ)
June 16, 2022 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 31. Mailed to party not set up for electronic delivery. Thu Jun 16 15:18:07 CDT 2022 (Jones, Lauren)
April 29, 2022 Filing 30 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Defendant Anil Patel: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs Renewed Motion for Entry of Clerk's Default against Defendant Anil Patel, d/b/a EZ Quick Mart [ECF No. 22] is GRANTED and the default of said defendant is hereby entered. (JAB)
April 29, 2022 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 29, 30. Mailed to party not set-up for electronic notification Fri Apr 29 10:07:39 CDT 2022 (Bernsen, John)
April 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' renewed motion for entry of Clerk's default is GRANTED. The Clerk of the Court is directed to enter default against Defendant Patel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Cohen on 4/28/22. (JAB) cc: Clerk of Court/Chief Deputy
April 28, 2022 Filing 28 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY (no pdf attached) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Cohen: Motion Hearing held on 4/28/2022 re #22 MOTION for Entry of Clerk's Default against Defendant Anil Patel(RENEWED MOTION) filed by Grover Gaming, Inc., Banilla Games, Inc., #23 MOTION for Default Judgment (RENEWED MOTION) filed by Grover Gaming, Inc., Banilla Games, Inc. Arguments heard. Defendant did not oppose either motion. Matter taken under submission. Rule 16 conference was not held. (proceedings started: 10:04 am) (proceedings ended: 10:47 am) (FTR Gold Operator Initials: J.Bernsen)(Appearance for Plaintiff: Erik Solverud)(Appearance for Defendant: Pro Se) (JAB)
April 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER. The Court resets the Rule 16 scheduling conference and hearing on Plaintiffs' renewed motions for entry of clerk's default and default judgment. The conference and hearing, which were previously scheduled for April 20, 2022 via Zoom videoconferencing, will be held in person on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 9N on the ninth floor of the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Cohen on 4/19/2022. (CBL)
April 19, 2022 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 27. Order sent to party not electronically notified this date. Tue Apr 19 14:32:20 CDT 2022 (Long, Carol)
April 12, 2022 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 25. Order sent to party not electronically notified this date. Tue Apr 12 07:39:31 CDT 2022 (Long, Carol)
April 11, 2022 Filing 26 JOINT SCHEDULING PLAN by Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. (PLAINTIFFS PROPOSED PLAN ONLY). (Solverud, Erik)
April 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Court shall hold a hearing on Plaintiffs' motion for entry of Clerk's default on April 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom Video Conference. (Motion Hearing set for 4/20/2022 10:00 AM in Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Cohen.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Cohen on 4/1/22. (JAB) (Forwarded to exec team on 4/1/2022) (JAB).
March 31, 2022 Filing 24 MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re #23 MOTION for Default Judgment (RENEWED MOTION) filed by Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Registration, #2 Exhibit B - Harry Yiatris Declaration, #3 Exhibit C - Marc Downing Declaration, #4 Exhibit D - Summons, #5 Exhibit E - Return of Service, #6 Exhibit F - Supplemental Declaration of Erik Solverud)(Solverud, Erik)
March 31, 2022 Filing 23 MOTION for Default Judgment (RENEWED MOTION) by Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order - Plaintiffs Renewed Motion for Default Judgment)(Solverud, Erik)
March 31, 2022 Filing 22 MOTION for Entry of Clerk's Default against Defendant Anil Patel(RENEWED MOTION) by Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Clerk Entry of Default)(Solverud, Erik) (Forwarded to Execteam on 4/1/2022.) (CBL).
March 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER SETTING RULE 16 CONFERENCE: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. Scheduling Conference: A Scheduling Conference pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16 is set for April 20, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. before the undersigned via zoom. (Joint Scheduling Plan due by 4/13/2022. Rule 16 Conference set for 4/20/2022 10:00 AM in Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Cohen.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Cohen on 3/9/22. (JAB)
March 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER. (See Full Order.) IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant's motion to appoint counsel [ECF No. #14 ] is DENIED without prejudice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Defendant's motion to dismiss [ECF No. #15 ] is DENIED without prejudice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Cohen on 3/9/2022. (CBL)
March 9, 2022 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 21. Mailed to party not set-up for electronic notification Wed Mar 9 16:47:22 CST 2022 (Bernsen, John)
March 9, 2022 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 20. Order sent to party not electronically notified this date. Wed Mar 9 14:21:52 CST 2022 (Long, Carol)
March 7, 2022 Filing 19 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #15 MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. (Solverud, Erik)
March 2, 2022 Filing 18 FULL CONSENT has been received by Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc., Defendant Anil Patel. (CBL)
February 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' motions for entry of clerk's default and default judgment [ECF Nos. #11 & #12 ] are DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Cohen on 2/28/22. (JAB)
February 28, 2022 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 17. Mailed to party not set-up for electronic notification Mon Feb 28 16:24:43 CST 2022 (Bernsen, John)
February 24, 2022 Filing 16 Letter from Clerk sent to Defendant Anil Patel re: File Notice Regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Notice re: Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction due by 2/28/2022. (CBL)
February 22, 2022 Filing 15 MOTION to Dismiss Case by Defendant Anil Patel. (CLO)
February 22, 2022 Filing 14 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Defendant Anil Patel. (CLO)
February 22, 2022 Filing 13 MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re #12 MOTION for Default Judgment filed by Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Registration, #2 Exhibit B - Harry Yiatris Declaration, #3 Exhibit C - Marc Downing Declaration, #4 Exhibit D - Summons, #5 Exhibit E - Return of Service, #6 Exhibit F - Erik O Solverud Declaration)(Solverud, Erik)
February 22, 2022 Filing 12 MOTION for Default Judgment by Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit D - Summons, #2 Exhibit E - Return of Service, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Default Judgment and Permanent Injunction)(Solverud, Erik)
February 22, 2022 Filing 11 MOTION for Entry of Clerk's Default against Defendant Anil Patel by Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit D - Summons, #2 Exhibit E - Return of Service, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Clerk Entry of Default)(Solverud, Erik) (Motion forwarded to execteam on 2/23/2022.) (CBL).
February 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Docket Text ORDER: Re: #9 MOTION for Extension of: Time to File Entry of Default by Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. ; ORDERED GRANTED ( Response to Court due by 2/22/2022.). Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Cohen on 2/9/2022. (CLO)
February 8, 2022 Filing 9 MOTION for Extension of: Time to File Entry of Default by Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. (Solverud, Erik)
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER. This matter is before the Court on review of the record. Defendant Anil Patel was served with summons and the complaint on December 30, 2021. [ECF No. #7 ] Defendant's answer or other response to the complaint was due on January 20, 2022. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 12. Defendant has not filed an answer or other response to the complaint and is, therefore, in default. See id. and Fed. R. Civ. P. 55. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order, Plaintiff shall file appropriate materials for entry of default by the Clerk and for entry of default judgment, including all necessary affidavits and documentation, as well as proposed orders and a brief providing authority for entry of default at this stage of the case. Failure to comply with this Order may result in the dismissal without prejudice of Plaintiff's claims against Defendant Anil Patel. (Response to Court due by 2/8/2022.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Cohen on 1/25/2022. (CBL)
January 5, 2022 Notice from Clerk instructing Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc. to submit Notice regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Click #here for the instructions. Notice re: Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction due by 1/10/2022. (CBL)
January 4, 2022 Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Grover Gaming, Inc., Banilla Games, Inc.. Anil Patel served on 12/30/2021, answer due 1/20/2022. (Solverud, Erik)
December 28, 2021 Filing 6 Pursuant to Local Rule 2.08, the assigned/referred magistrate judge is designated and authorized by the court to exercise full authority in this assigned/referred action or matter under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 636 and 18 U.S.C Sec. 3401, including any case budgeting matters. (Potter, Jacob)
December 28, 2021 Filing 5 REPORT to Commissioner of filing or determination of an action regarding copyright. (BAK)
December 28, 2021 Filing 4 NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Plaintiffs Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc. Process Server: Mark B Smith, Markell & Associates (Solverud, Erik)
December 28, 2021 Filing 3 DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Plaintiff Grover Gaming, Inc.. Parent companies: None, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Solverud, Erik)
December 28, 2021 Filing 2 DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Plaintiff Banilla Games, Inc.. Parent companies: None, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Solverud, Erik)
December 28, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against defendant Anil Patel with receipt number AMOEDC-9047894, in the amount of $402 Jury Demand,, filed by Grover Gaming, Inc., Banilla Games, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Fusion 4 Certificate of Registration, #2 Exhibit B - Harry Yiatras Declaration, #3 Exhibit C - Marc Downing Declaration, #4 Civil Cover Sheet, #5 Summons, #6 Original Filing Form)(Solverud, Erik)
December 28, 2021 Case Opening Notification. Judge Assigned: U.S. Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Cohen. 1 Summons(es) issued and emailed to attorney Erik O. Solverud. All parties must file the Notice Regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form consenting to or opting out of the Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. Click #here for the instructions. (BAK)

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