Zimmerman et al v. Paramount Global et al
| Joseph Zimmerman, Anthony Devito and Sean Donnelly |
| Paramount Global, Comedy Partners and DOES 1-10 |
| 1:2023cv02409 |
| March 21, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Southern District of New York |
| Vernon S Broderick |
| Copyright |
| 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 20 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint,, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on consent until August 22, 2023 addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Kenneth Steinthal, Esq. dated 5/18/2023. Document filed by Comedy Partners, Paramount Global..(Steinthal, Kenneth) |
Filing 19
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF BENJAMIN J. SWEET granting #18 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Benjamin J. Sweet, for admission to practice pro hac vice in the above-captioned action is GRANTED. As further set forth by this Order. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 5/2/2023) (tg)
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| Filing 18 MOTION for Benjamin J. Sweet to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Anthony Devito, Sean Donnelly, Joseph Zimmerman. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Benjamin J. Sweet, #2 Exhibit Certificates of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Kamber, Scott) |
| >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #18 MOTION for Benjamin J. Sweet to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz) |
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Filing 17
ORDER terminating #12 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #12 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint,, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on consent until May 22, 2023 addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Kenneth Steinthal, Esq. dated 4/18/2023., #14 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint,, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on consent until May 22, 2023 addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Kenneth L. Steinthal, Esq. dated 4/18/2023., #15 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint,, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on consent until May 22, 2023 addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Kenneth Steinthal, Esq. dated 4/19/2023., #1 Complaint,,. Paramount Global answer due 5/22/2023; Comedy Partners answer due 5/22/2023; terminating #14 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #12 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint,, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on consent until May 22, 2023 addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Kenneth Steinthal, Esq. dated 4/18/2023., #14 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint,, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on consent until May 22, 2023 addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Kenneth L. Steinthal, Esq. dated 4/18/2023., #15 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint,, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on consent until May 22, 2023 addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Kenneth Steinthal, Esq. dated 4/19/2023.. Paramount Global answer due 5/22/2023; Comedy Partners answer due 5/22/2023; granting #15 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #12 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint,, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on consent until May 22, 2023 addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Kenneth Steinthal, Esq. dated 4/18/2023., #14 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint,, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on consent until May 22, 2023 addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Kenneth L. Steinthal, Esq. dated 4/18/2023., #15 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint,, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on consent until May 22, 2023 addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Kenneth Steinthal, Esq. dated 4/19/2023. Application Granted. So Ordered. Defendants shall respond to the Complaint by May 22, 2023. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate the open motions at docket entries 12, 14, and 15. (Paramount Global answer due 5/22/2023; Comedy Partners answer due 5/22/2023.) (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 4/20/23) (yv)
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| Filing 16 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Benjamin J. Sweet to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27628852. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Anthony Devito, Sean Donnelly, Joseph Zimmerman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Decl. of Benjamin J. Sweet, #2 Exhibit B - Certificates of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Kamber, Scott) Modified on 4/19/2023 (sgz). |
| Filing 15 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint,, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on consent until May 22, 2023 addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Kenneth Steinthal, Esq. dated 4/19/2023. Document filed by Comedy Partners, Paramount Global..(Steinthal, Kenneth) |
| >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. #16 MOTION for Benjamin J. Sweet to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27628852. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Ink Signature needed when not using own Pacer account; Affidavit not notarized Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order. (sgz) |
| NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Vernon S. Broderick. Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil is no longer assigned to the case. (vba) |
| Filing 14 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint,, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on consent until May 22, 2023 addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Kenneth L. Steinthal, Esq. dated 4/18/2023. Document filed by Comedy Partners, Paramount Global..(Steinthal, Kenneth) |
| Filing 13 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Other Affiliate Bershire Hathaway, Inc. for Paramount Global; Corporate Parent Viacom International Inc., Corporate Parent Paramount Global, Corporate Parent Viacom Hearty Ha!Ha! LLC for Comedy Partners. Document filed by Comedy Partners, Paramount Global..(Steinthal, Kenneth) |
| Filing 12 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint,, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on consent until May 22, 2023 addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Kenneth Steinthal, Esq. dated 4/18/2023. Document filed by Comedy Partners, Paramount Global..(Steinthal, Kenneth) |
| NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer is no longer assigned to the case. (vba) |
| NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. Judge Unassigned is no longer assigned to the case. (aea) |
| Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses 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. (aea) |
| CASE DECLINED AS NOT RELATED. Case referred as related to 1:22-cv-09355 and declined by Judge John G. Koeltl and returned to wheel for assignment. (aea) |
| Filing 11 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. Paramount Global served on 3/30/2023, answer due 4/20/2023. Service was accepted by Legal Representative of Corporation Service Company. Document filed by Joseph Zimmerman; Sean Donnelly; Anthony Devito..(Kamber, Scott) |
| Filing 10 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. Comedy Partners served on 3/30/2023, answer due 4/20/2023. Service was accepted by Legal Representative of Corporation Service Company. Document filed by Joseph Zimmerman; Sean Donnelly; Anthony Devito..(Kamber, Scott) |
| Filing 9 STATEMENT OF RELATEDNESS re: that this action be filed as related to 1:22cv09355. Document filed by Anthony Devito, Sean Donnelly, Joseph Zimmerman..(Kamber, Scott) |
| Filing 8 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. (vf) |
| Filing 7 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Paramount Global. (vf) |
| Filing 6 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Comedy Partners. (vf) |
| ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney cott Adam Kamber. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: County code Albany. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the County code has been modified to New York. (vf) |
| ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Scott Adam Kamber. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: DOES 1-10, Joseph Zimmerman, Sean Donnelly, Anthony Devito. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name was entered in all caps; party text was omitted. (vf) |
| ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE RELATED CASE STATEMENT. Notice to Attorney Scott Adam Kamber, for non compliance with Local Rule 13 of the Division of Business Among Judges. Attorney must electronically file the Related Case Statement. Use the event type Statement of Relatedness found under the event list Other Documents. (vf) |
| Case Designated ECF. (vf) |
| CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Unassigned. (vf) |
| CASE REFERRED TO Judge John G. Koeltl as possibly related to 1:22-cv-09355. (vf) |
| Filing 5 AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review..(Kamber, Scott) |
| Filing 4 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Paramount Global, re: #1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Anthony Devito, Sean Donnelly, Joseph Zimmerman..(Kamber, Scott) |
| Filing 3 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Comedy Partners, re: #1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Anthony Devito, Sean Donnelly, Joseph Zimmerman..(Kamber, Scott) |
| Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Kamber, Scott) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Comedy Partners, DOES 1-10, Paramount Global. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-27500238)Document filed by Joseph Zimmerman, Sean Donnelly, Anthony Devito. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Zimmerman Exclusive Recording Agreement, #2 Exhibit B - Comedy Central Records Stmt (3.31.21), #3 Exhibit C - Comedy Central Records Stmt (3.31.22), #4 Exhibit D - ShineX Monitoring Stmts, #5 Exhibit E - DeVito Exclusive Recording Agreement, #6 Exhibit F - Donnelly Exclusive Recording Agreement, #7 Exhibit G - Certificates of Registration).(Kamber, Scott) |
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