Gunnells v. Teutul et al
Plaintiff: Scott Gunnells
Defendant: Orange County Choppers, Inc., Michael Joseph Teutul, Does 1 to 10, Discovery, Inc., Paul Teutul, Pilgrim Media Group, LLC and Does 1-10,
Case Number: 1:2019cv05331
Filed: June 6, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Jed S Rakoff
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 101
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 29, 2019 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: Telephone Conference held on 7/29/2019, Pilgrim Media Group, LLC and Discovery, Inc. answer due 8/8/2019.( Motions due by 8/8/2019., Replies due by 8/28/2019., Responses due by 8/22/2019). (Kotowski, Linda)
July 23, 2019 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 7/23/2019. (Kotowski, Linda)
July 23, 2019 Filing 24 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN: Ready for Trial by 1/6/2020. Motion To Dismiss: Moving - 8/1; Answering - 8/15; Reply - 8/22. Oral Argument set for 9/5/2019 at 04:00 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. This case is to be tried to a jury. Amended Pleadings due by 8/22/2019. Joinder of Parties due by 8/22/2019. Deposition due by 11/22/2019. Discovery due by 11/22/2019. Motions due by 12/6/2019. Responses due by 12/13/2019. Replies due by 12/20/2019. Oral Argument set for 1/3/2020 at 05:00 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. Final Pretrial Conference set for 1/3/2020 at 05:00 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 7/23/2019) (jwh)
July 22, 2019 Filing 23 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Other Affiliate Lionsgate Entertainment Corporation, Other Affiliate Rock Acquisitions, LLC, Other Affiliate Whirlwind Entertainment Group, Inc., Other Affiliate Pilgrim Media Group Holdings, LLC, Other Affiliate Piligian Family Trust for Pilgrim Media Group, LLC. Document filed by Pilgrim Media Group, LLC.(McNamara, Elizabeth)
July 22, 2019 Filing 22 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Discovery, Inc..(McNamara, Elizabeth)
July 18, 2019 Filing 21 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Laura Maria Zaharia on behalf of Scott Gunnells. (Zaharia, Laura)
July 17, 2019 Filing 20 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Adam Michael Lazier on behalf of Discovery, Inc., Pilgrim Media Group, LLC. (Lazier, Adam)
July 16, 2019 Filing 19 PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Document filed by Scott Gunnells. (Attachments: #1 Joint Proposed Case Management Plan) (Burroughs, Scott)
July 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 18 NOTICE OF COURT CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 7/23/2019 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 14B, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Jed S. Rakoff, as further set forth in this order. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 7/8/2019) (jwh)
July 8, 2019 CASE ACCEPTED AS RELATED. Create association to 1:19-cv-05312-JSR. Notice of Assignment to follow. (jc)
July 8, 2019 Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses is so redesignated. (jc)
July 8, 2019 NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Jed S. Rakoff. Judge Jesse M. Furman is no longer assigned to the case. (jc)
July 8, 2019 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff:. Initial Conference set for 7/23/2019 at 11:00 AM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. (Kotowski, Linda)
July 2, 2019 Filing 17 STATEMENT OF RELATEDNESS re: that this action be filed as related to 1:19-cv-05312 (JSR). Document filed by Scott Gunnells.(Burroughs, Scott)
July 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER granting #15 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The deadline for Discovery, Inc. and Pilgrim Media Group, LLC to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint is hereby EXTENDED to August 1, 2019. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jesse M. Furman)(Text Only Order) (Furman, Jesse)
June 28, 2019 Filing 15 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint until and including August 1, 2019, addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Elizabeth McNamara dated June 28, 2019. Document filed by Discovery, Inc., Pilgrim Media Group, LLC.(McNamara, Elizabeth)
June 24, 2019 Filing 14 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint served. Paul Teutul served on 6/13/2019, answer due 7/5/2019. Service was accepted by Jane Doe - Refused Name. Document filed by Scott Gunnells. (Burroughs, Scott)
June 24, 2019 Filing 13 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint served. Michael Joseph Teutul served on 6/13/2019, answer due 7/5/2019. Service was accepted by Jane Doe - Refused Name. Document filed by Scott Gunnells. (Burroughs, Scott)
June 24, 2019 Filing 12 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint served. Pilgrim Media Group, LLC served on 6/11/2019, answer due 7/2/2019. Service was accepted by National Registered Agents, Inc. c/o Francie Rodriguez. Document filed by Scott Gunnells. (Burroughs, Scott)
June 24, 2019 Filing 11 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint served. Orange County Choppers, Inc. served on 6/13/2019, answer due 7/5/2019. Service was accepted by Jane Doe - Refused Name. Document filed by Scott Gunnells. (Burroughs, Scott)
June 24, 2019 Filing 10 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint served. Discovery, Inc. served on 6/12/2019, answer due 7/3/2019. Service was accepted by The Corporation Trust Company c/o Amy McClaren - Authorized Agent for Service of Process. Document filed by Scott Gunnells. (Burroughs, Scott)
June 17, 2019 Terminate Mediation Case Tracking Deadlines: Mediator Assignment Deadline, Mediator Expertise Request Deadline (mf)
June 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MEDIATION REFERRAL ORDER. It is hereby ORDERED that this case, involving claims under the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. 101 et seq., is referred for mediation to the Court-annexed Mediation Program. The parties are hereby notified that Local Rule 83.9 shall govern the mediation and are directed to participate in the mediation in good faith. The mediation should take place at least two weeks prior to the Initial Pretrial Conference, which is currently scheduled (by separate Order to be entered today) for September 17, 2019. The mediation will have no effect upon any scheduling Order issued by this Court without leave of this Court. The Court specifically requests a mediator with expertise in copyright matters be assigned. To facilitate prompt mediation, Plaintiff is hereby ORDERED to file proof of service no more than three days after service has been effected. Plaintiff is further ORDERED to produce to Defendant, by the earlier of 14 days after service of process or three business days in advance of any mediation session, (1) copies of records sufficient to show the royalty paid the last three times the work (e.g., the photograph or video) at issue in this case was licensed and (2) the number of times the work was licensed in the last five years. This action is eligible for mediation, pursuant to the Civil Justice Expense and Delay Reduction Plan. This action is eligible for mediation subject to the limitations and restrictions as noted: ALL ISSUES ARE ELIGIBLE. Please reference the following when corresponding with the Mediation Office. E-mail MediationOffice@nysd.uscourts.gov, telephone (212) 805-0643, and facsimile (212) 805-0647. Mediator to be Assigned by 6/17/2019. Mediator Expertise Request due by 6/12/2019. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 6/7/2019) (rjm)
June 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER REGARDING EARLY MEDIATION AND THE INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 9/17/2019 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 1105, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Jesse M. Furman. (As further set forth in this order) (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 6/7/2019) (ne)
June 7, 2019 Filing 7 AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - CASE OPENING - SUBMITTED. In compliance with the provisions of 17 U.S.C. 508, the Register of Copyrights is hereby advised that a court action has been filed on the following copyright(s) in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Form e-mailed to Register of Copyrights. (pc)
June 7, 2019 Filing 6 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Discovery, Inc., Does 1-10,, Orange County Choppers, Inc., Pilgrim Media Group, LLC, Michael Joseph Teutul, Paul Teutul. (pc)
June 7, 2019 CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jesse M. Furman. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/District. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/ecf_filing.php. (pc)
June 7, 2019 Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms.php. (pc)
June 7, 2019 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT COPYRIGHT FORM. Notice to Attorney Scott Alan Burroughs re: Document No. #4 AO 121 Form Copyright - Notice of Submission by Attorney. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s):. the Docket Number field on the AO 121 Copyright form was not completed by the attorney;. Do not re-file the form. The Court has corrected the deficiency/deficiencies.. (pc)
June 7, 2019 Case Designated ECF. (pc)
June 6, 2019 Filing 5 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to MICHAEL JOSEPH TEUTUL, an individual; PAUL TEUTUL, an individual; ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS, INC., a New York Corporation; DISCOVERY, INC., a Delaware Corporation; PILGRIM MEDIA GROUP, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company; and Does 1-10, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Scott Gunnells. (Burroughs, Scott)
June 6, 2019 Filing 4 AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review.(Burroughs, Scott)
June 6, 2019 Filing 3 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (Burroughs, Scott)
June 6, 2019 Filing 2 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Scott Gunnells.(Burroughs, Scott)
June 6, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Discovery, Inc., Does 1 to 10, Orange County Choppers, Inc., Pilgrim Media Group, LLC, Michael Joseph Teutul, Paul Teutul. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-17033004)Document filed by Scott Gunnells.(Burroughs, Scott)

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