Germain v. Martin et al.
Plaintiff: Patrice Germain and Big Bizne$$ Music & Film Entertainment, LLC
Defendant: Christopher Edward Martin, Gangstarr Enterprises LLC, To The Top, Ingrooves/Fontana, Universal Music Group, Apple Music, Apple Inc, Payday Records, Kingpin Records and Gang Starr
Case Number: 1:2022cv08337
Filed: September 29, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Andrew L Carter
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
November 16, 2022 Filing 13 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT- SUMMONS REQUEST As To - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to CHRISTOPHER EDWARD MARTIN, P/K/A DJ PREMIER an individual; GANG STARR,GANGSTARR ENTERPRISES LLC, TO THE TOP, INGROOVES/FONTANA, UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, APPLE MUSIC, APPLE INC., PAYDAY RECORDS and KINGPIN RECORDS, re: #1 Complaint, #3 Complaint, #7 Complaint, #12 Complaint,. Document filed by Big Bizne$$ Music & Film Entertainment, LLC, Patrice Germain..(Nemia, James) Modified on 11/16/2022 (vf).
November 16, 2022 Filing 12 COMPLAINT against Apple Inc, Apple Music, Gangstarr Enterprises LLC, Ingrooves/Fontana, Kingpin Records, Christopher Edward Martin, Payday Records Inc., To The Top, Universal Music Group, Gang Starr. Document filed by Patrice Germain, Big Bizne$$ Music & Film Entertainment, LLC..(Nemia, James)
November 16, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney James Nemia to RE-FILE Document No. #13 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct for party (Ingrooves/Fontana). Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (vf)
November 16, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney James Nemia. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Payday Records Inc.. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name entered incorrectly. (vf)
November 7, 2022 Filing 11 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Nemia, James)
November 7, 2022 Filing 10 AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review..(Nemia, James)
October 31, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney James Nemia. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Christopher Edward Martin. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: alias party name was omitted;. (pc)
October 31, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to attorney James Nemia to RE-FILE Document No. #6 Civil Cover Sheet. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): civil cover sheet was not signed. (pc)
October 31, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney James Nemia to RE-FILE re: Document No. #7 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading were not entered on CM ECF; the wrong filer/filers were selected for the pleading; the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected; Add Gang Starr to CM ECF as a defendant. Select each plaintiff listed on the complaint caption title as a filer. Select each defendant listed on the complaint caption title as a party the complaint is being filed against. Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents.. Re-file the pleading using the event type Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (pc)
October 31, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT COPYRIGHT FORM. Notice to Attorney James Nemia to RE-FILE Document No. #9 AO 121 Form Copyright - Notice of Submission by Attorney. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s):. the PDF attached to the docket entry for the AO 121 Copyright form is not correct; List each defendant as they appear on the complaint caption title on the docket entry for the summons ( Christopher Edward Martin pka DJ Premier). Re-file the document using the event type AO 121 Form Copyright - Notice of Submission by Attorney found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct AO 121 Copyright PDF form. (pc)
October 31, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney James Nemia to RE-FILE Document No. #8 Request for Issuance of Summons,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Every party listed on the summons is not currently listed on the docket (Gang Starr). List each defendant as they appear on the complaint caption title on the docket entry for the summons, not "All Defendants";. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (pc)
October 28, 2022 Filing 9 FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR - AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review..(Nemia, James) Modified on 10/31/2022 (pc).
October 28, 2022 Filing 8 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - SUMMONS REQUEST As To - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to All Defendants, re: #1 Complaint, #3 Complaint, #7 Complaint. Document filed by Big Bizne$$ Music & Film Entertainment, LLC, Patrice Germain..(Nemia, James) Modified on 10/31/2022 (pc).
October 28, 2022 Filing 7 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR - COMPLAINT against Christopher Edward Martin. Document filed by Patrice Germain..(Nemia, James) Modified on 10/31/2022 (pc).
October 20, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT COPYRIGHT FORM. Notice to Attorney James Nemia to RE-FILE Document No. #5 AO 121 Form Copyright - Notice of Submission by Attorney. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s):. the PDF attached to the docket entry for the AO 121 Copyright form is not correct; Not all Defendants are listed on PDF. Re-file the document using the event type AO 121 Form Copyright - Notice of Submission by Attorney found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct AO 121 Copyright PDF form. (sj)
October 20, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney James Nemia to RE-FILE Document No. #4 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the form used for the summons is blank; Defendants as to whom the summons request is for must be listed in docket entry and on PDF; Please note that you may file separate summonses or file one summons form with a rider/addendum attached listing all Defendants and addresses. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (sj)
October 20, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney James Nemia to RE-FILE Document No. #3 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the All Defendant radio button was selected. Re-file the pleading using the event type Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (sj)
October 19, 2022 Filing 6 FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR - CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Nemia, James) Modified on 10/31/2022 (pc).
October 19, 2022 Filing 5 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - PDF ERROR AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review..(Nemia, James) Modified on 10/20/2022 (sj).
October 19, 2022 Filing 4 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to All Defendants, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Big Bizne$$ Music & Film Entertainment, LLC, Patrice Germain..(Nemia, James) Modified on 10/20/2022 (sj).
October 19, 2022 Filing 3 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Document filed by Patrice Germain, Big Bizne$$ Music & Film Entertainment, LLC..(Nemia, James) Modified on 10/20/2022 (sj).
October 19, 2022 ADD PARTY FOR PLEADING. Defendants/Respondents All Defendants added. Party added pursuant to #1 Complaint,.Document filed by Patrice Germain. Related document: #1 Complaint,..(Nemia, James)
September 30, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney James Nemia. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Patrice Germain. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: alias party name was omitted;. (pc)
September 30, 2022 Case Designated ECF. (pc)
September 30, 2022 CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. 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 #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(pc)
September 30, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO SUBMIT AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT. Notice to Attorney James Nemia to submit a completed AO 121 Form Copyright to court for review. Use the event type AO 121 Copyright - Notice of Submission by Attorney found under the event list Other Documents. (pc)
September 30, 2022 Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker 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: #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (pc)
September 30, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to attorney James Nemia to RE-FILE Document No. #2 Civil Cover Sheet. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the event wrong event type was used to file the civil cover sheet; Civil cover sheet must be the main document, not an attachment. Incorrect jurisdiction was selected;. Re-file the document using the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct PDF. Use civil cover sheet issued by S.D.N.Y. dated October 1, 2020. The S.D.N.Y. Civil Cover Sheet dated October 1, 2020 is located at#http://nysd.uscourts.gov/file/forms/civil-cover-sheet.. (pc)
September 30, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney James Nemia to RE-FILE Document No. #2 Civil Cover Sheet. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong event type was used to file the request for issuance of summons; the date field on the official A.O. Summons form was completed by the attorney;. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (pc)
September 30, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney James Nemia. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Fee Status code due (due);. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Fee Status code has been modified to pd (paid);. (pc)
September 30, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney James Nemia to RE-FILE re: Document No. #1 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading were not entered on CM ECF; the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected; the pleading was not signed by the filing attorney. Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents.. Re-file the pleading using the event type Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (pc)
September 29, 2022 Filing 2 FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR - CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet).(Nemia, James) Modified on 9/30/2022 (pc).
September 29, 2022 Filing 1 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR - COMPLAINT against Christopher Edward Martin. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-26753636)Document filed by Patrice Germain..(Nemia, James) Modified on 9/30/2022 (pc).

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Plaintiff: Patrice Germain
Represented By: James Nemia
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Plaintiff: Big Bizne$$ Music & Film Entertainment, LLC
Represented By: James Nemia
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Defendant: To The Top
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Defendant: Payday Records
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