Walsh v. Leiva
| Meghan Kathleen Walsh |
| Javier Jose Leiva |
| 1:2025cv02485 |
| November 14, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio |
| Donald C Nugent |
| Other Statutory Actions |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1338 Copyright Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 34 Minutes of proceedings before Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. A status conference was held on May 5, 2026. The parties were able to reach an agreement. Plaintiff shall file a joint notice of dismissal by close of business (5:00 p.m.) on May 22, 2026. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the settlement agreement. (Court Reporter: D. Savage.) Time: 1 hour 45 minutes. (D,Ky) |
| Copy of #34 Status Conference, mailed to Meghan Kathleen Walsh, 7261 Barton Circle, Parma, OH 44129 on 5/5/26. Related document(s) #34 . (D,Ky) |
| Filing 33 Motion to stay Discovery filed by Defendant Javier Jose Leiva. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ivey Subpoena, #2 Exhibit Wright Subpoena, #3 Exhibit Taylor Subpoena, #4 Exhibit Beavin Subpoena, #5 Exhibit Adelstein Subpoena, #6 Exhibit Atomic Subpoena, #7 Exhibit Google Subpoena, #8 Exhibit Meta Subpoena, #9 Exhibit Reddit Subpoena, #10 Exhibit TikTok Subpoena, #11 Exhibit Twitter Subpoena, #12 Exhibit Yahoo Subpoena)(Hawkins, Amanda) |
| Filing 32 Opposition to #30 Motion for leave to File Amended Complaint filed by Javier Jose Leiva. (Hawkins, Amanda) |
| Copy of 4/29/26 non-document Order on Motion to extend deadlines, mailed to Meghan Kathleen Walsh, 7261 Barton Circle, Parma, OH 44129 on 4/29/26. (D,Ky) |
Order [non-document] Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Discovery Requests (Doc. No. #31 ) is GRANTED IN PART. Defendant shall serve responses to Plaintiffs discovery requests by May 19, 2026. Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 4/29/26.(D,Ky)
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| Filing 31 Motion for extension of Time To Respond to Plaintiff's Discovery Requests until May 29, 2026 filed by Defendant Javier Jose Leiva. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plaintiff's Interrogatories, #2 Exhibit B - Plaintiff's Requests for Admission, #3 Exhibit C - Plaintiff's Requests for Production)(Hawkins, Amanda) |
| Copy of 4/20/26 non-document Order mailed to Meghan Kathleen Walsh, 7261 Barton Circle, Parma, OH 44129 on 4/20/26. (D,Ky) |
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Order [non-document] Any response to Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint (Doc. No. #30 ) must be filed by close of business (5:00 p.m.) on May 4, 2026. Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 4/20/26. (D,Ky)
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| Filing 30 Motion for leave to file Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff Meghan Kathleen Walsh. (Attachments: #1 Amended Complaint). (H,Ch) |
| Filing 29 Proposed Order Judgment Entry Granting the Parties' Joint Motion to Reschedule May 12, 2026 Status Conference filed by Javier Jose Leiva. Related document(s) #28 . (Rabatin, Paige) |
| Filing 28 Motion to continue May 12, 2026 Status Conference Joint Motion to Reschedule May 12, 2026 Status Conference filed by Defendant Javier Jose Leiva. Related document(s) #21 . (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Rabatin, Paige) |
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Order [non-document] The Court is in receipt of the parties' Joint Motion to Reschedule May 12, 2026 Status Conference. (Doc. No. #28 .) The Motion is GRANTED. The status conference is RESET to May 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Chambers 10B, Carl B. Stokes United States Court House, 801 West Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113. Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 4/1/26.(D,Ky)
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| Copy of 4/1/26 non-document Order on Motion to continue, mailed to Meghan Kathleen Walsh, 7261 Barton Circle, Parma, OH 44129 on 4/1/26. (D,Ky) |
| Filing 27 Motion for alternative service on Atomicmail.io filed by Plaintiff Meghan Kathleen Walsh. (Attachments: #1 Subpoena to Atomic.io). (H,Ch) |
| Copy of 2/27/26 non-document Order on Motion for leave and Order on Motion for order, mailed to Meghan Kathleen Walsh, 7261 Barton Circle, Parma, OH 44129 on 2/27/26. (D,Ky) |
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Order [non-document] Plaintiff's Renewed Motion to File Electronically (Doc. No. #25 ) is DENIED. Plaintiff's Motion to File Electronically (Doc. No. #3 ) is DENIED AS MOOT. Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 2/27/26.(D,Ky)
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| Copy of 2/27/26 non-document Order on Motion to attend by telephone, mailed to Meghan Kathleen Walsh, 7261 Barton Circle, Parma, OH 44129 on 2/27/26. (D,Ky) |
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Order [non-document] Plaintiff's Motion to Appear Remotely for Status Conference (Doc. No. #26 ) is DENIED. Plaintiff may move the Court to change the date or time of the status conference if a different date or time would be more convenient. Plaintiff is advised to confer with opposing counsel before proposing alternative dates and times to the Court. Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 2/27/26.(D,Ky)
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| Copy of 2/27/26 non-document Order on Motion for leave, mailed to Meghan Kathleen Walsh, 7261 Barton Circle, Parma, OH 44129 on 2/27/26. (D,Ky) |
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Order [non-document] granting Plaintiff's #24 Motion for leave for leave to file one day out of time pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b)(1)(B). #24 -1 AO 121 form is deemed filed. Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 2/27/26. (D,Ky)
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| Filing 26 Motion to appear remotely for status conference filed by Plaintiff Meghan Kathleen Walsh. (H,Ch) |
| Filing 25 Renewed Motion for leave to file electronically filed by Plaintiff Meghan Kathleen Walsh. (Attachments: #1 Pro Se Litigant Registration for Electronic Filing). (H,Ch) |
| Filing 24 Motion for leave to file one day out of time pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b)(1)(B) filed by Plaintiff Meghan Kathleen Walsh. (Attachments: #1 AO 121). (H,Ch) |
| Filing 23 Amended Order of Referral. The above captioned case is hereby referred to Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg, Jr. for pretrial supervision. The Magistrate Judge is hereby authorized to: (1) oversee service of the Complaint and orders of the Court; (2) conduct a Case Management Conference and Status Hearing; (3) enter and enforce non-dispositive pretrial orders including, but no limited to, orders pertaining to discovery matters; (4) sign all stipulated orders; and, (5) rule on all non-dispositive motions. The Magistrate Judge shall also (6) issue any preliminary orders and conduct any necessary evidentiary hearing or other appropriate proceeding, Local Rule 72.1, and file with the Court a report containing their proposed findings and recommendation for disposition necessary to any preliminary non-dispositive motions. The Court reserves the right to rule directly on any matter filed in the within matter. This case shall be returned to this Court when ready for trial unless all parties consent to trial before Magistrate Judge Greenberg. IT IS SO ORDERED. re #14 . Judge Donald C. Nugent on 2/26/2026. (M,S) |
| Copy of #23 Amended Order of Referral, mailed to Meghan Kathleen Walsh 7261 Barton Circle Parma, OH 44129 on 2/26/2026. Related document(s) #23 . (M,S) |
| Filing 22 Reply in support of #8 Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and Motion for Expedited Relief filed by Javier Jose Leiva. (Hawkins, Amanda) |
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Filing 21
Case Management Conference Plan/Order. Case is assigned to the standard track. Parties to be Joined and Pleading Amendments due by 4/16/2026. Discovery due by 8/26/2026. Expert discovery due by 11/4/2026. Dispositive Motions due by 11/30/2026. Status Conference set for 5/12/2026 at 10:00 AM in Chambers 10B before Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 2/17/26. (D,Ky)
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| Filing 20 Minutes of proceedings before Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. A telephonic case management conference was held on February 17, 2026. Case management deadlines were established as set forth in a separate Order issued this date. An in-person status conference is set for May 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Chambers 10B, Carl B. Stokes United States Court House, 801 West Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113. Time: 20 minutes. (D,Ky) |
| Filing 19 Preliminary Estimate/Budget of Amount of Fees and Expenses filed by Javier Jose Leiva. (Hawkins, Amanda) |
| Copy of #21 Case Management Conference Plan/Order, #20 Case Management Conference, mailed to Meghan Kathleen Walsh, 7261 Barton Circle, Parma, OH 44129 on 2/17/26. Related document(s) #21 , #20 . (D,Ky) |
| Copy of Notice of Copyright, Patent and Trademark Reporting Requirements and blank AO121 form mailed to Meghan Kathleen Walsh at 7261 Barton Circle, Parma, OH 44129 on 2/11/2026. (M,CE) |
| Notice of Copyright, Patent and Trademark Reporting Requirements. Local Rule 3.13(c) requires the filing of the #AO121 Copyright Report Form or #AO120 Patent and Trademark Report Form by 2/25/2026. (M,CE) |
| Copy of 2/11/26 non-document Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac mailed to Meghan Kathleen Walsh, 7261 Barton Circle, Parma, OH 44129 on 2/11/26. (D,Ky) |
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Order [non-document] granting Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney Amanda S. Hawkins for Javier Jose Leiva. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. (Related Doc #18 ). Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 2/11/26.(D,Ky)
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| Filing 18 Motion for attorney Amanda S. Hawkins to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number AOHNDC-13516212, filed by Defendant Javier Jose Leiva. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Amanda S. Hawkins)(Rabatin, Paige, s/ by Amanda S. Hawkins) Modified filer on 2/11/2026 (L,Br). |
| Filing 17 Report of Parties' Planning Meeting Under Fed. R. Civ. P26(f) and LR 16.3(b)(3) - parties do not consent to this case being assigned to the magistrate judge, filed by Javier Jose Leiva. (Rabatin, Paige) |
| Filing 16 Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant's #8 Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and Motion for Expedited Relief filed by Meghan Kathleen Walsh. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Copyright Registration for Plaintiff's Work - How This Selfie with Mariska Hargita Ruined My Life, #2 Exhibit B - Copyright Registration for Plaintiff's Work - I Sang Onstage With F-cking Nickelback, #3 Exhibit C - Copyright Registration for Plaintiff's Work - National Anthem, #4 Exhibit D - Pretend Podcast Recording Consent Form, #5 Exhibit E - Copyright Office NewsNet Issue No. 1077). (H,Ch) |
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Filing 15
Case Management Conference Scheduling Order. Telephonic case management conference scheduled for 2/17/2026 at 01:00 PM at before Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. Call-in information will be emailed to counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 1/21/26. (Attachments: #1 Attachment 1 - Report of Parties Planning Meeting, #2 Attachment 2 - Local Rule 30.1) (D,Ky)
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| Copy of 1/21/26 non-document Order, #15 Case Management Conference Scheduling Order, and call-in information mailed to Meghan Kathleen Walsh, 7261 Barton Circle, Parma, OH 44129 on 1/21/26. Related document(s) #15 . (D,Ky) |
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Order [non-document] Counsel and the parties are hereby advised that this Court will not accept ex parte telephone calls to Chambers regarding substantive issues in pending cases. The Court speaks through its docket. While it may be appropriate to call Chambers regarding routine, non-substantive matters (such as requests for the dial in information for an upcoming status conference, etc.), it is not appropriate under any circumstances for counsel to call Chambers ex parte for "guidance" or "clarification" regarding substantive matters, including matters relating to existing case management deadlines, requests to file briefing, and/or inquiries regarding the "status" of pending motions. All questions regarding substantive matters in pending cases must be filed as a motion on the public docket, with the following exception. If a dispute arises during a deposition that requires this Court's immediate assistance, the parties may call Chambers for assistance, but must do so jointly (and not on an ex parte basis). Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 1/21/26. (D,Ky)
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Filing 14
Order referring case to Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg for pretrial supervision. The Magistrate Judge is hereby authorized to: (1) oversee service of the Complaint and orders of the Court; (2) conduct a Case Management Conference and Status Hearing; (3) enter and enforce non-dispositive pretrial orders including, but no limited to, orders pertaining to discovery matters; (4) sign all stipulated orders; and, (5) rule on all non-dispositive motions. The Magistrate Judge shall also (6) issue any preliminary orders and conduct any necessary evidentiary hearing or other appropriate proceeding, Local Rule 72.1, and file with the Court a report containing his proposed findings and recommendation for disposition of case-dispositive motions. The Court reserves the right to rule directly on any matter filed in the within matter. This case shall be returned to this Court when ready for trial unless all parties consent to trial before Magistrate Judge Greenberg. IT IS SO ORDERED. Judge Donald C. Nugent on 1/20/2026. (M,S)
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| Filing 13 Marginal Entry Order denying Plaintiff's Expedited Motion for leave to file electronically (Related Doc #10 ). Judge Donald C. Nugent on 1/20/2026. (M,S) |
| Filing 12 Marginal Entry Order granting Plaintiff's #9 Motion for extension of time until 2/11/2026 to to file response re #8 Motion to dismiss. Judge Donald C. Nugent on 1/20/2026. (M,S) |
| Copy of #13 Order on Motion for leave, #12 Order on Motion for extension of time, #14 Order of Referral, mailed to Meghan Kathleen Walsh 7261 Barton Circle Parma, OH 44129 on 1/20/2026. Related document(s) #13 , #12 , #14 . (M,S) |
| Filing 11 Consent to Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time filed by Javier Jose Leiva. Related document(s) #9 .(Rabatin, Paige) |
| Filing 10 Expedited Motion for leave to file electronically filed by Plaintiff Meghan Kathleen Walsh. (H,Ch) |
| Filing 9 Motion for extension of time until 2/11/2026 to to file response to Defendant Javier Jose Leiva's Motion to Dismiss filed by Plaintiff Meghan Kathleen Walsh. Related document(s) #8 . (H,Ch) |
| Filing 8 Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and Motion for Expedited Relief filed by Defendant Javier Jose Leiva. Related document(s) #1 . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Creative Babble, LLC - Certificate of Existence, #2 Exhibit B - Search Results - Copyright Office Public Records System)(Rabatin, Paige). Added Motion for expedited relief on 1/14/2026 (M,CE). |
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Order [non-document] granting Defendant's #6 First Motion for extension of time until 12/22/2025 to answer Complaint. Javier Jose Leiva answer due 12/22/2025. Judge Donald C. Nugent on 12/10/2025. (M,CE)
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| Copy of non-document Order on Motion for extension of time to answer mailed to Meghan Kathleen Walsh at 7261 Barton Circle, Parma, OH 44129 on 12/10/2025. (M,CE) |
| Filing 7 Supplement to Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time filed by Defendant Javier Jose Leiva. Related document(s) #6 . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Plaintiff Consent Email, #2 Proposed Judgment Entry)(Rabatin, Paige) Modified text, terminated motion on 12/10/2025 (M,CE). |
| Filing 6 First Motion for extension of time until 12/22/2025 to answer Complaint filed by Defendant Javier Jose Leiva. (Rabatin, Paige) |
| Filing 5 Attorney Appearance by Paige M. Rabatin filed on behalf of Javier Jose Leiva. (Rabatin, Paige) |
| Filing 4 Proof of Service by Plaintiff Meghan Kathleen Walsh via personal service upon Javier Jose Leiva on 11/17/2025. Related document(s) #2 .(B,Ch) |
| Filing 3 Motion to file electronically filed by Plaintiff Meghan Kathleen Walsh. (Attachments: #1 Pro Se Litigant Registration). (H,Ch) |
| Filing 2 Original Summons and Magistrate Consent Form issued at counter to Pro Se Plaintiff for service upon Javier Jose Leiva. (Attachments: #1 Magistrate Consent Form). (H,Ch) |
| Filing 1 Complaint with jury demand against Javier Jose Leiva. Filing fee paid. $405.00. Receipt # 161184. Filed by Meghan Kathleen Walsh. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons). (H,Ch) |
| Judge Donald C. Nugent assigned to case. (H,Ch) |
| Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. (H,Ch) |
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