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Plaintiffs Craig Reed and Survivor Films, Inc. alleged that Defendants failed to pay him a portion of the profits from "FREEBIRD...THE MOVIE" which incorporated portions of Plaintiff's personal video recordings of the Lynyrd Skynyrd band. Plaintiff s also alleged that Defendants used excerpts from Plaintiff's recordings without permission in LYNYRD SKYNYRD - LYVE FROM STEEL TOWN, LYNYRD SKYNYRD LYVE - THE VICIOUS CYCLE TOUR, 2003 NASHVILLE LIVE, as well as in the music viodes for SIMPLE MAN, FREEBIRD and SWEET HOME ALABAMA.

Plaintiff: Craig Reed and Survivor Films, Inc.
Defendant: Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Ross Schilling, Judy Van Zant Jenness, Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Artisan Entertainment, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Cabin Fever Entertainment, Inc., Gary Rossington, Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC, Fly On, Inc. and Freebird Video Productions, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2008cv01761
Filed: July 22, 2008
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Office: Copyright Office
County: Cuyahoga
Presiding Judge: Christopher A Boyko
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 101
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
July 14, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 108 Order of Case Dismissal. Plaintiffs and Defendants have settled their dispute pursuant to a settlement agreement, and pursuant to Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, stipulate to dismissal of all claims, including counterclaims, filed in this action with prejudice. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 07/14/10. (M,M)
July 14, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 107 Stipulated Notice of Dismissal Under FRCP 41(a)(1) filed by All Plaintiffs. (LeVere, T.)
June 25, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 106 Notice of Status Conference set for 8/11/2010 at 02:00 PM in Chambers 15B before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Lead counsel required to attend. (M,M)
June 25, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 105 Opinion and Order granting in part and denying in part Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions, Inc.'s Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint (Related Doc #101 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 06/25/10.(M,M)
March 18, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 104 Reply to response to #101 Motion for leave to File Instanter its First Amended Answer, Affrimative Defenses and Counterclaims filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc.. (Avsec, Mark)
March 8, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 103 Opposition to #101 Motion for leave to File Instanter its First Amended Answer, Affrimative Defenses and Counterclaims with Declaration by Plaintiff Craig Reed filed by All Plaintiffs. (LeVere, T.)
February 19, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 102 Notice of Response to Order to Show Cause filed by Fly On, Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Judy Van Zant Jenness, Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling, Vector Management, Inc.. Related document(s) #99 .(Avsec, Mark)
February 19, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 101 Motion for leave to File Instanter its First Amended Answer, Affrimative Defenses and Counterclaims filed by Defendant Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit 1, First Amended Answer, Affiramtive Defense and Counterclaims, #3 Exhibit A, U.S. Reg. 2,271,355, #4 Exhibit B, 15 acknowledgement, #5 Exhibit C, U.S. Reg. 2,240,157, #6 Exhibit D, 15 acknowledgement, #7 Exhibit E, U.S. Reg. 2,268,065, #8 Exhibit F, 15 acknowledgement, #9 Exhibit G, Google search results, #10 Exhibit H, Cease & Desist letter, #11 Exhibit I, skynyrdsurvivor.com site, #12 Exhibit J, skynyrdsurvivor.com source code, #13 Exhibit K, syrvyrvyrfilms.com site, #14 Exhibit L, syrvyrvyrfilms.com source code)(Avsec, Mark)
February 19, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 100 Notice of Response to Order to Show Cause filed by All Plaintiffs. Related document(s) #99 .(LeVere, T.)
February 8, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 99 Order to Show Cause. The Court orders Plaintiffs and Defendants to show cause in writing, on or before February 19, 2010, why individuals not currently named in the above-captioned lawsuit should not be joined as required parties for complete disposition. The briefs shall not exceed five pages in length, Related Telephone Conference. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 02/08/10. (M,M)
February 5, 2010 Opinion or Order Minutes of proceedings [non document] before Judge Christopher A. Boyko.Telephone Conference held on 02/05/10. Settlement proposals discussed. No settlement reached. Defendants shall file motion on or before February 19, 2010 for leave of Court to amend answers to assert counterclaims. (Court Reporter: None.)Time: 30 minutes. (M,M)
January 29, 2010 Opinion or Order Minutes of proceedings [non document] before Judge Christopher A. Boyko.Telephone Conference held on 01/29/10. Telephone Conference set for 2/5/2010 at 02:30 PM (note time change) in Chambers 15B before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Court will initiate call using same conference number and code.(Court Reporter: None.)Time: 15 minutes. (M,M)
January 22, 2010 Opinion or Order Minutes of proceedings [non document] before Judge Christopher A. Boyko.Telephone Conference held on 01/22/10. Telephone Conference set for 1/29/2010 at 02:00 PM to be held telephonically before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Court will initiate call using same number and code.(Court Reporter: None.)Time: 10 minutes. (M,M)
January 8, 2010 Opinion or Order Minutes of proceedings [non document] before Judge Christopher A. Boyko.Telephone Conference held on 01/07/10. Defendants provided unredacted Soundscan report to Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs will make formal demand by Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Defendants will review, consult with clients, and prepare written response by January 18, 2010. Telephone Conference set for 1/22/2010 at 10:30 AM to be held telephonically before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Court will initiate using same conference call number and code.(Court Reporter: None.)Time: 20 minutes. (M,M)
December 17, 2009 Opinion or Order Minutes of proceedings [non document] before Judge Christopher A. Boyko.Telephone Conference held on 12/17/09. Discussions continue. Defendants shall provide SOUNDSCAN report to Plaintiffs by end of the year. Plaintiffs shall review and prepare to discuss status of case with the Court again. Telephone Conference set for 1/7/2010 at 03:00 PM in to be held telephonically before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Court will initiate, using conference call number.(Court Reporter: None.)Time: 35 minutes. (M,M)
December 8, 2009 Opinion or Order Minutes of proceedings [non document] before Judge Christopher A. Boyko.Telephone Status Conference held on 12/08/09. Discussions continue. Telephone Status Conference set for 12/17/2009 at 10:00 AM. The Court will connect to conference call using same number and code as today. Atty Lou Columbo, on behalf of RHI, will not be participating. Parties to advise whether settlement conference should be set with the Court; whether mediation should be scheduled; or whether matter will move forward (Court Reporter: None.)Time: 15 minutes. (M,M)
December 1, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 98 Notice of Status Conference set for 12/8/2009 at 02:00 PM in to be held telephonically before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Plaintiff shall initiate the call, join opposing counsel and this Court at (216) 357-7151. (M,M)
September 30, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 97 Opinion and Order granting in part and denying in part Defendants' Motion for summary judgment (Related Doc #60 ); denying Plaintiffs' Motion to Strike and Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Fiel Instanter a Sur-Reply (Related Doc #90 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 09/30/09.(M,M)
September 22, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 96 Opinion and Order granting Defendant RHI Entertainment Distribution, LLC's Motion for summary judgment (Related Doc #50 ); denying as moot Plaintiffs' Motion to Strike Portions of Defendants Reply Briefs and Supporting Evidence (Related Doc #92 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 09/22/09.(M,M)
April 8, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 95 Reply to response to #92 Motion to strike Portions of Defendants' Reply Briefs and Supporting Evidence, #90 Motion for leave to file Instanter a Sur-Reply Memorandum in Opposition to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by all plaintiffs. (LeVere, T.)
March 31, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 94 Opposition to #92 Motion to strike Portions of Defendants' Reply Briefs and Supporting Evidence, #90 Motion for leave to file Instanter a Sur-Reply Memorandum in Opposition to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. (Avsec, Mark)
March 30, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 93 Opposition to #92 Motion to strike Portions of Defendants' Reply Briefs and Supporting Evidence filed by Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC. (Colombo, Louis)
March 16, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 92 Motion to strike Portions of Defendants' Reply Briefs and Supporting Evidence filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. (Rothenbuecher, H.)
March 16, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 91 Supplement Reply in Support of Plaintiff's Rule 56(f) Motion to #79 Affidavit/Declaration, #82 Opposition, #75 Opposition filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. Related document(s) #79 , #82 , #75 . (Rothenbuecher, H.)
March 16, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 90 Motion for leave to file Instanter a Sur-Reply Memorandum in Opposition to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. (Rothenbuecher, H.)
March 6, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 89 Reply to response to #50 Motion for summary judgment filed by Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jeff Waxman, #2 Second Declaration of Jeffrey L. Ringler)(Colombo, Louis)
March 4, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 88 Affidavit/Declaration of Judy Jenness filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. Related document(s) #85 . (Avsec, Mark)
March 4, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 87 Supplemental Affidavit/Declaration of Ross Schilling filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. Related document(s) #85 . (Avsec, Mark)
March 4, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 86 Supplemental Affidavit/Declaration of Gary Haber, CPA filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. Related document(s) #85 . (Avsec, Mark)
March 4, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 85 Reply to response to #60 Motion for summary judgment filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. (Avsec, Mark)
March 4, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 84 Motion for extension of Time to File Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment until 03-06-09 filed by Defendant Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC. Related document(s) #75 . (Colombo, Louis)
March 4, 2009 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]granting 84 Motion to Extend Deadlines to file reply brief in support of motion for summary judgment until 3/6/2009;. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 3/4/2009.(R,D)
March 4, 2009 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]granting #84 Motion to Extend Deadlines to file reply brief in support of motion for summary judgment until 3/6/2009;. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 3/4/2009.(R,D)
February 24, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 83 Affidavit/Declaration That Party Was Unable To File In A Timely Manner Due To Technical Difficulties filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. (Rothenbuecher, H.)
February 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 82 Opposition to #60 Motion for summary judgment filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. (Rothenbuecher, H.)
February 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 81 SEALED Document: Ex. R3 to Affidavit of H. Alan Rothenbuecher filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. Related document(s) #35 . (Rothenbuecher, H.)
February 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 80 SEALED Document: Exhibit R1 to Affidavit of H. Alan Rothenbuecher filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. Related document(s) #35 . (Rothenbuecher, H.)
February 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 79 Affidavit/Declaration of H. Alan Rothenbuecher filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit R2, #2 Exhibit R4, #3 Exhibit R5, #4 Exhibit R6)(Rothenbuecher, H.)
February 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 78 Affidavit/Declaration of H. Alan Rothenbuecher filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit R2)(Rothenbuecher, H.)
February 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 77 Affidavit/Declaration of Craig Reed filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G)(Rothenbuecher, H.)
February 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 76 Supplement to Memorandum In Opposition to RHI Entertainment's Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. (Rothenbuecher, H.)
February 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 75 Opposition to #50 Motion for summary judgment filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. (Rothenbuecher, H.)
February 13, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 74 Answer to #1 Complaint,, and Affirmative Defenses filed by Judy Van Zant Jenness. (Avsec, Mark)
February 13, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 73 Return of Service Unexecuted upon Judy Van Zant Jenness by certified mail, service by Clerk marked "unclaimed" filed on behalf of Judy Van Zant Jenness. Related document(s) #31 . (B,IE)
February 9, 2009 Opinion or Order Order (non-document), per Plaintiff's submission (Dkt. #72), Plaintiffs are awarded costs, fees and expenses in the amount of $7,754.18 against the defaulting Defendant, Cabin Fever Entertainment, Inc.. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 2/9/2009. (R,D)
February 9, 2009 Opinion or Order Order (non-document), per Plaintiff's submission (Dkt. #72), Plaintiffs are awarded costs, fees and expenses in the amount of $7,754.18 against the defaulting Defendant, Cabin Fever Entertainment, Inc.. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 2/9/2009. (R,D)
February 6, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 72 Notice Itemization of Fees and Costs filed by Craig Reed. (Rothenbuecher, H.)
January 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 71 Exhibit P (Lynyrd Skynyrd Lyve Vicious Cycle Tour DVD) to the Declaration of Mark E. Avsec in support of Lynyrd Skynyrd Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. Related document(s) #60 . (B,IE) Modified docket text on 1/26/2009 (B,IE).
January 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 70 Exhibit O (Lynyrd Skynyrd Lyve Steel Town DVD) to the Declaration of Mark E. Avsec in Support of Lynyrd Skynyrd Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. Related document(s) #60 . Modified docket text on 1/26/2009 (B,IE).
January 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 69 Exhibit Q to Declaration of Mark E. Avsec filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. FILED UNDER SEAL pursuant to non-document order dated 1/22/09. (B,IE)
January 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 68 Exhibit L to Declaration of Mark E. Avsec filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. FILED UNDER SEAL pursuant to non-document order dated 1/22/09. (B,IE)
January 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 67 Exhibit H to Declaration of Mark E. Avsec filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. FILED UNDER SEAL pursuant to non-document order dated 1/22/09. (B,IE)
January 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 66 Exhibit G to Declaration of Mark E. Avsec filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. FILED UNDER SEAL pursuant to non-document order dated 1/22/09. (B,IE)
January 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 65 Exhibit F to Declaration of Mark E. Avsec filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. FILED UNDER SEAL pursuant to non-document order dated 1/22/09. (B,IE)
January 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 64 Affidavit/Declaration of Johnny Van Zant filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. Related document(s) #60 . (Avsec, Mark)
January 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 63 Affidavit/Declaration of Gary Rossington filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. Related document(s) #60 . (Avsec, Mark)
January 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 62 Affidavit/Declaration of Ross Schilling filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. Related document(s) #60 . (Avsec, Mark)
January 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 61 Affidavit/Declaration of Mark E. Avsec filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. Related document(s) #60 . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, Documentary Agreement, #2 Exhibit B, Discovery Responses, #3 Exhibit C, Lyve from Steel Town video packaging, #4 Exhibit D, video time table, #5 Exhibit E, Discovery Reponses, #6 Exhibit F, VC Partner's check, #7 Exhibit G, Fly On, Inc.'s checks, #8 Exhibit H, Avsec letter of Nov. 14, 2008, #9 Exhibit I, Reel One certificate of registration, #10 Exhibit J, Reel Two certificate of registration, #11 Exhibit K, Rose Jan 18, 2008 letter, #12 Exhibit L, Freebird-The Movie financial statements, #13 Exhibit M, Colombo Dec. 2, 2008 letter, #14 Exhibit N, Vicious Cycle Tour DVD packaging, #15 Exhibit O, Lyve from Steel Town DVD, #16 Exhibit P, Vicious Cycle Tour DVD, #17 Exhibit Q, Lynyrd Skynyrd concert revenues, #18 Exhibit R, Footage Use Tables, #19 Exhibit S, Blaufarb Dec. 21, 2000 letter)(Avsec, Mark)
January 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 60 Motion for summary judgment filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. (Attachments: #1 Brief in Support)(Avsec, Mark)
January 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 59 Default Judgment. It is ordered, adjudged and decreed that Defendant Cabin Fever Entertainment, Inc., jointly and/or severally, pay Plaintiffs 2.5% of all net profits earned by it on the sales of Freebird...The Move, plus interest at the statutory rate of five percent (5%) from the date that such monies were due to Plaintiffs. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 01/23/09. (M,M)
January 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] granting Plaintiff's Motion for default judgment against Cabin Fever Entertainment, Inc. (Related Doc # 43 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 01/23/09.(M,M)
January 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] granting Plaintiff's Motion for default judgment against Cabin Fever Entertainment, Inc. (Related Doc #43 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 01/23/09.(M,M)
January 22, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 58 Motion for leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. Related document(s) #57 . (Avsec, Mark)
January 22, 2009 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]granting Lynyrd Skynyrd Defendants Motion for leave to file certain documents under seal(Related Doc # 58 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 1/22/2009.(R,D)
January 22, 2009 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]granting Lynyrd Skynyrd Defendants Motion for leave to file certain documents under seal(Related Doc #58 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 1/22/2009.(R,D)
January 21, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 57 Order. The Lynyrd Skynyrd Defendants shall re-file their motion for summary judgment by Friday, January 23, 2009, or the Court will unseal the document, attachments and exhibits filed on January 20, 2009 (Related document 56 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 01/21/09. (M,M)
January 20, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 56 Motion for summary judgment and Memorandum in support filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. FILED UNDER SEAL, related doc. #35 (B,IE)
January 20, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 55 Declaration of Gary Rossington filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. FILED UNDER SEAL, related doc. #35 (B,IE)
January 20, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 54 Declaration of Johnny Van Zant filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. FILED UNDER SEAL, related doc. #35 (B,IE)
January 20, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 53 Declaration of Gary Haber, CPA filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. FILED UNDER SEAL, related doc. #35 (B,IE)
January 20, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 52 Declaration of Ross Schilling filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. FILED UNDER SEAL, related doc. #35 (B,IE)
January 20, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 51 Declaration of Mark E. Avsec filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. FILED UNDER SEAL, related doc. #35 (B,IE)
January 20, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 50 Motion for summary judgment filed by Defendant Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC. (Attachments: #1 Brief in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment, #2 Exhibit 1 to Brief in Support, #3 Exhibit 2 to Brief in Support, #4 Declaration of Jeffrey L. Ringler, #5 Exhibit A to Declaration, #6 Exhibit B to Declaration, #7 Exhibit C to Declaration)(Colombo, Louis)
January 15, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 49 Order and Notice of Party Dismissal. Pursuant to Civil Rule 41, all parties to this action who have entered an appearance have consented to the dismissal of Artisan/Lions Gate from this action, without prejudice. Related #48 Stipulation. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 01/15/09. (M,M)
January 15, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 48 Proposed Stipulation of Dismissal of Artisan Entertainment, Inc. and Lions Gate Films, Inc. without prejudice filed by Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC, Artisan Entertainment, Inc., Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Judy Van Zant Jenness, Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. (Rothenbuecher, H.)
January 14, 2009 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] granting in part Defendant Judy Jenness' Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant shall have until 2/14/09 to plead or otherwise respond. Related document 47 . Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 01/14/09.(M,M)
January 14, 2009 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] granting in part Defendant Judy Jenness' Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant shall have until 2/14/09 to plead or otherwise respond. Related document #47 . Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 01/14/09.(M,M)
January 12, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 47 Motion for extension of time until after the Court's ruling on the parties' dispositive motions to answer or otherwise plead filed by Defendant Judy Van Zant Jenness. (Avsec, Mark)
December 29, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 46 Return of Service Executed upon Judy Van Zant Jenness by Personal on 12/23/2008 filed on behalf of Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc. (Rothenbuecher, H.)
December 29, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]denying as moot Motion to strike amended answer, affirmative defenses, and counterclaims of Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions, Inc.(Related Doc #44 )per minutes of Status Conference held on 12/17/2008. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 12/29/2008.(R,D)
December 29, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]denying as moot Motion to strike amended answer, affirmative defenses, and counterclaims of Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions, Inc.(Related Doc # 44 )per minutes of Status Conference held on 12/17/2008. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 12/29/2008.(R,D)
December 17, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 45 Alias Summons issued for service upon Judy Van Zant Jenness. (R,N)
December 17, 2008 Opinion or Order Minutes of proceedings [non document] before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Status Conference held on 12/17/08. Defendants shall file dispositive motions by 1/20/09. Opposition briefs due by 2/20/09. Reply briefs due by 3/4/09. Defendant Lynyrd Skynyrd's answer and counterclaim (ECF Dkt #40) is withdrawn, with right to re-file motion for leave if necessary after ruling on dispositive motion. Plaintiff's Motion to Strike (ECF Dkt #44) is overruled as moot. The parties presented the Court with a discovery dispute (by letter) which will be held in abeyance until after ruling on dispositive motion. (Court Reporter: None.)Time: 35 minutes. (M,M)
December 17, 2008 Opinion or Order Minutes of proceedings [non document] before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Status Conference held on 12/17/08. Defendants shall file dispositive motions by 1/20/09. Opposition briefs due by 2/20/09. Reply briefs due by 3/4/09. Defendant Lynyrd Skynyrd's answer and counterclaim (ECF Dkt #40) is withdrawn, with right to re-file motion for leave if necessary after ruling on dispositive motion. Plaintiff's Motion to Strike (ECF Dkt #44) is overruled as moot. The parties presented the Court with a discovery dispute (by letter) which will be held in abeyance until after ruling on dispositive motion. (Court Reporter: None.)Time: 35 minutes. (M,M)
December 16, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 44 Motion to strike Amended Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims of Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions, Inc. filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. (Rothenbuecher, H.)
December 16, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 43 Motion for default judgment against Cabin Fever Entertainment, Inc. filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. (Rothenbuecher, H.)
December 16, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 42 Praecipe for issuance of Alias Summons. filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Summons to Judy Van Zant Jenness)(Rothenbuecher, H.)
December 16, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 41 Default Entered on December 16, 2008 against Cabin Fever Entertainment, Inc. Geri M. Smith, Clerk, by Marsha A. Nichols, Deputy Clerk. Related document(s) #39 . (M,M)
December 15, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 40 Amended Answer , Affirmative Defenses, and, Counterclaim against Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc. filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc.. Related document(s) #1 . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, U.S. Reg. No. 2271355, #2 Exhibit B, '355 Sec. 15 Acknowledgement, #3 Exhibit C, Reg. No. 2240157, #4 Exhibit D, '157 Sec. 15 Acknowledgement, #5 Exhibit E, Reg. No. 2268065, #6 Exhibit F, '065 Sec. 15 Acknowledgement, #7 Exhibit G, Letter to Craig Reed, #8 Exhibit H, skynyrdsurvivor.com web site, #9 Exhibit I, skynyrdsurvivor.com site source code) (Avsec, Mark)
December 15, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 39 Application to Clerk for entry of default against Freebird Film Productions, Inc., et al. Plaintiffs' Request For Entry of Default By the Clerk filed by Craig Reed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration in Support of Service, #2 Exhibit B - Civil Docket for Case No. 1:08CV01761, #3 Exhibit C - Entry of Default Against Cabin Fever Entertainment, Inc.)(Rothenbuecher, H.)
December 12, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] granting Defendant's Motion to excuse attendance of Defendants RHI Entertainment Distribution, LLC and Lions Gate Films, Inc. from the 12/17/08 Status Conference (Related Doc #38 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 12/12/08.(M,M)
December 12, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] granting Defendant's Motion to excuse attendance of Defendants RHI Entertainment Distribution, LLC and Lions Gate Films, Inc. from the 12/17/08 Status Conference (Related Doc # 38 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 12/12/08.(M,M)
December 11, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 38 Motion to excuse attendance at 12/17/08 status conference filed by Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC, Artisan Entertainment, Inc.. (Colombo, Louis)
December 11, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] granting Defendants' Motion to excuse appearance of Defendants Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vectors Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling, and Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions, Inc., from the 12/17/08 Status Conference. Parties shall be available by phone (Related Doc # 37 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 12/11/08.(M,M) Modified on 12/11/2008 (M,M).
December 11, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] granting Defendants' Motion to excuse appearance of Defendants Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vectors Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling, and Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions, Inc., from the 12/17/08 Status Conference. Parties shall be available by phone (Related Doc #37 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 12/11/08.(M,M) Modified on 12/11/2008 (M,M).
December 10, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 37 Motion to excuse appearance at December 17, 2008 Status Conference filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. (Gott, Angela)
December 8, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]granting Defendants RHI Entertainment Distribution, LLC and Lions Gate Entertainment, Inc.'s unopposed Motion to hold 12/17/2008 status conference in person (Related Doc #36 ) Status Conference set for 12/17/2008 02:00 PM in Chambers 15B before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. All counsel and parties shall attend in person. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 12/8/2008.(R,D)
December 8, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]granting Defendants RHI Entertainment Distribution, LLC and Lions Gate Entertainment, Inc.'s unopposed Motion to hold 12/17/2008 status conference in person (Related Doc # 36 ) Status Conference set for 12/17/2008 02:00 PM in Chambers 15B before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. All counsel and parties shall attend in person. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 12/8/2008.(R,D)
December 5, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 36 Unopposed Motion for conference/hearing on 12/17/08 to be Held In Person filed by Defendant Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC. (Colombo, Louis)
October 21, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 35 Protective Order. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 10/21/08. (M,M)
October 20, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 34 Stipulated Motion for protective order filed by Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC, Artisan Entertainment, Inc.. (Gebhardt, Brandt)
September 30, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Artisan Entertainment, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Lions Gate Entertainment for Artisan Entertainment, Inc.. filed by Artisan Entertainment, Inc.. (Gebhardt, Brandt)
September 30, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 32 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC identifying Other Affiliate RHI Entertainment, Inc. for Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC. filed by Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC. (Gebhardt, Brandt)
September 29, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 31 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Judy Van Zant Jenness placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 70071490000037143440. (C,BA)
September 29, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Return of Service Unexecuted upon Judy Van Zant Jenness by Regular Mail attempted on 08-19-08 filed on behalf of Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc. (Rothenbuecher, H.)
September 29, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 29 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Freebird Film Productions, Inc. filed by Freebird Film Productions, Inc.. (Avsec, Mark)
September 29, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 28 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Fly On, Inc. filed by Fly On, Inc.. (Avsec, Mark)
September 29, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc. filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc.. (Avsec, Mark)
September 29, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 26 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Vector Management, Inc. filed by Vector Management, Inc.. (Avsec, Mark)
September 29, 2008 Opinion or Order Minutes of proceedings [non document] before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Case Management Conference held on 09/29/08. Parties to do initial discovery regarding proper defendants, documentation; chain of assignments, etc. Telephone conference (counsel only) is set for 12/17/08 at 2:00 p.m. to update Court on status. Plaintiff will initiate. Mediation may be a possibility after some discovery. (Court Reporter None.) (M,M)
September 24, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Joint Report of Parties' Planning Meeting. Parties do not consent to this case being assigned to the magistrate judge. filed by Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC, Artisan Entertainment, Inc., Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. (LeVere, T.)
September 16, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Motion to excuse appearance at Case Management Conference filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. (Gott, Angela)
September 16, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] granting Defendant's Motion to excuse appearance of Defendants Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling and Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions, Inc., from the Case Management Conference on 9/29/08. Defendant representatives shall be available by phone (Related Doc # 24 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 09/16/08.(M,M)
September 16, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] granting Defendant's Motion to excuse appearance of Defendants Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling and Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions, Inc., from the Case Management Conference on 9/29/08. Defendant representatives shall be available by phone (Related Doc #24 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 09/16/08.(M,M)
September 15, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Motion to excuse Attendance From Case Management Conference filed by Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC, Artisan Entertainment, Inc.. Related document(s) #9 . (Colombo, Louis)
September 15, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] granting Defendants Motion to excuse attendance of Defendants RHI Entertainment Distribution, Lions Gate Films, Inc., and Louis A. Colombo, Lead Counsel, from the Case Management Conference on September 29, 2008 (Related Doc # 23 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 09/15/08.(M,M)
September 15, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] granting Defendants Motion to excuse attendance of Defendants RHI Entertainment Distribution, Lions Gate Films, Inc., and Louis A. Colombo, Lead Counsel, from the Case Management Conference on September 29, 2008 (Related Doc #23 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 09/15/08.(M,M)
September 12, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Answer to #1 Complaint,, filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc.. (Avsec, Mark)
September 12, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Answer to #1 Complaint,, filed by Freebird Film Productions, Inc.. (Avsec, Mark)
September 12, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Answer to #1 Complaint,, filed by Vector Management, Inc., Ross Schilling. (Avsec, Mark)
September 12, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Answer to #1 Complaint,, filed by Fly On, Inc., Gary Rossington. (Avsec, Mark)
September 11, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Judy Van Zant Jenness placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: ordinary mail. (C,BA)
September 10, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Return of Service Unexecuted upon Judy Van Zant Jenness by Certified Mail attempted on August 19, 2008 filed on behalf of Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc. (Rothenbuecher, H.)
September 8, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Answer to #1 Complaint,, filed by Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC. (Colombo, Louis)
September 8, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 15 Answer to #1 Complaint,, filed by Artisan Entertainment, Inc.. (Colombo, Louis)
September 5, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Attorney Appearance by Bryan A. Schwartz filed by on behalf of Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. (Schwartz, Bryan)
September 5, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Attorney Appearance by Angela R. Gott filed by on behalf of Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. (Gott, Angela)
August 28, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] granting Defendants Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions, Inc.; Freebird Film Productions, Inc.; Fly On, Inc.; Vector Management, Inc.; Gary Rossington; and Ross Schilling's answer due 9/12/2008, Related document #12 . Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 08/28/08.(M,M)
August 28, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] granting Defendants Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions, Inc.; Freebird Film Productions, Inc.; Fly On, Inc.; Vector Management, Inc.; Gary Rossington; and Ross Schilling's answer due 9/12/2008, Related document 12 . Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 08/28/08.(M,M)
August 27, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Unopposed Motion for extension of time until September 12, 2008 to answer or otherwise plead filed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Gary Rossington, Ross Schilling. (Avsec, Mark)
August 25, 2008 Opinion or Order Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Judy Van Zant Jenness placed in U.S. Mail on 8/25/08. Type of service: certified mail, service by Clerk. Receipt # 7002-2030-0003-8042-4665. (B,IE)
August 25, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]granting 10 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Artisan Entertainment, Inc. answer due 9/8/2008.. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 8/25/2008.(R,D)
August 25, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]granting #10 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Artisan Entertainment, Inc. answer due 9/8/2008.. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 8/25/2008.(R,D)
August 22, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Motion for extension of time until September 8, 2008 to answer Complaint filed by Defendant Artisan Entertainment, Inc.. (Colombo, Louis)
August 22, 2008 Opinion or Order Alias Summons issued for service upon Freebird Film Productions, Inc. (C,B)
August 20, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Case Management Conference Scheduling Order with case management conference to be held on 9/29/2008 at 02:00 PM at Chambers 15B before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 08/20/08. (Attachments: #1 Report of Parties Planning Meeting)(M,M)
August 19, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Praecipe for issuance of an alias summons filed by all plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 alias summons to Freebird Film Productions, Inc.)(C,B)
August 14, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Motion for extension of time until September 8, 2008 to answer Complaint filed by Defendant Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC. (Colombo, Louis)
August 14, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]granting #8 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC answer due 9/8/2008.. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 8/14/2008.(R,D)
August 14, 2008 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]granting 8 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC answer due 9/8/2008.. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 8/14/2008.(R,D)
August 13, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Return of Service Executed upon Artisan Entertainment, Inc. by certified mail on 7/28/2008 filed on behalf of all plaintiffs Related document(s) #1 . (B,B)
August 13, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Return of Service Executed upon Cabin Fever Entertainment, Inc. by certified mail on 7/21/2008 filed on behalf of all plaintiffs Related document(s) #1 . (B,B)
August 11, 2008 Opinion or Order Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Freebird Film Productions, Inc. placed in U.S. Mail on 8/11/08. Type of service: certified mail, service by Clerk. Receipt # 7002-2030-0003-8042-3897. (B,IE)
August 8, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Alias Summons issued for service upon Freebird Film Productions, Inc. (B,IE)
August 8, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Praecipe for issuance of Alias Summons filed by Craig Reed and Survivor Films, Inc. (B,IE)
August 4, 2008 Opinion or Order Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Judy Van Zant Jenness placed in U.S. Mail on 8/4/08. Type of service: certified mail, service by Clerk. Receipt # 7002-2030-0003-8042-4139. (B,IE)
July 23, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Summons and Magistrate Consent Form issued to counsel for service upon Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC, Artisan Entertainment, Inc., Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Cabin Fever Entertainment, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Judy Van Zant Jenness, Gary Rossington & Ross Schilling. (Attachments: #1 Magistrate Consent Form) (C,BA)
July 23, 2008 Opinion or Order Judge Christopher A. Boyko assigned to case. (C,BA)
July 23, 2008 Opinion or Order Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Hallmark Entertainment Dist., LLC, Artisan Entertainment, Inc., Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions,Inc., Freebird Film Productions, Inc., Fly On, Inc., Cabin Fever Entertainment, Inc., Vector Management, Inc., Judy Van Zant Jenness, Gary Rossington & Ross Schilling placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 70022030000380424122/4115/4108/4092/4030/4047/4085/4061/4078/4054. (C,BA)
July 23, 2008 Opinion or Order Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge White. (C,BA)
July 22, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc. filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. (Rothenbuecher, H.)
July 22, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 1 Complaint with jury demand against all defendants. Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 06470000000003119379, filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-Reel 1, #2 Exhibit 2-Reel 2, #3 Summons Artisan Entertainment, #4 Summons Hallmark Entertainment, #5 Summons Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions, Inc., #6 Summons Ross Schilling, #7 Summons Vector Management, Inc., #8 Summons Gary Rossington, #9 Summons Judy Van Zant Jenness, #10 Summons Cabin Fever Entertainment, Inc., #11 Summons Fly On, Inc., #12 Summons Freebird Film Productions, Inc., #13 Civil Cover Sheet) (Rothenbuecher, H.) Modified on 7/23/2008 (C,BA).
July 22, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 1 Complaint with jury demand against all defendants. Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 06470000000003119379, filed by Craig Reed, Survivor Films, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-Reel 1, # 2 Exhibit 2-Reel 2, # 3 Summons Artisan Entertainment, # 4 Summons Hallmark Entertainment, # 5 Summons Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions, Inc., # 6 Summons Ross Schilling, # 7 Summons Vector Management, Inc., # 8 Summons Gary Rossington, # 9 Summons Judy Van Zant Jenness, # 10 Summons Cabin Fever Entertainment, Inc., # 11 Summons Fly On, Inc., # 12 Summons Freebird Film Productions, Inc., # 13 Civil Cover Sheet) (Rothenbuecher, H.) Modified on 7/23/2008 (C,BA).

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