Taylor Swift v. Malcolm Matthews, et al Featured Case

Country and pop music star Taylor Swift's intellectual property lawsuit accusing defendants of selling "counterfeit" merchandise bearing Swift's name and other trademarks.

Plaintiff: Taylor Swift
Defendant: Malcolm Matthews, Renee Susan Mitchell, Louis Moore, Marsha Dyonne Tyler, Edward Friedman, Melissa Lieberman, Taief Hasson Wallace and Kenneth Johnson
Case Number: 3:2009cv00442
Filed: May 18, 2009
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Office: Nashville Office
County: Sumner
Presiding Judge: Juliet E. Griffin
Presiding Judge: Thomas Wiseman
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1051
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on January 22, 2011. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
October 25, 2010 Filing 143 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 109 Order of Default Judgment. Mail sent to Jeffrey Watkins. (ab)
October 22, 2010 Filing 142 ENTRY OF JUDGMENT re 141 Order. (ab)
October 22, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 141 ORDER: Pltf's 140 Motion to Dismss is GRANTED and the Clerk is directed to close this case. Signed by Senior Judge Thomas Wiseman on 10/22/2010. (ab)
October 19, 2010 Filing 140 MOTION to Dismiss Remaining Claims Without Prejudice and to Terminate Case by Taylor Swift. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Closing Case)(Rose, Natalya)
October 19, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 139 ORDER granting 138 Motion for Release of Funds. Signed by Senior Judge Thomas Wiseman on 10/19/2010. (ab)
October 18, 2010 Filing 138 MOTION for Release of Bond Funds by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya) Modified text on 10/19/2010 (ab).
October 15, 2010 Filing 137 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 93 Entry of Default; Mail sent to Jeffrey Watkins. (ab)
October 15, 2010 Filing 136 Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 109 Order of Default Judgment. Mail sent to Andre Anthony Jones. (ab)
October 15, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 135 ORDER OF DESTRUCTION OF COUNTERFEIT GOODS: Any and all counterfeit goods seized from defts and presently held in the custody of the Court be destroyed by pltf or pltfs agents. Signed by Senior Judge Thomas Wiseman on 10/15/10. (rd)
October 14, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 134 ORDER: Pending before the Court is the plaintiff's motion for an order of destruction of counterfeit goods 125 seized from any unidentified defendants and from defendants Malcolm Matthews, Renee Susan Mitchell, Louis Moore, Marsha Dyonne Tyler, Mellissa Lieberman, Edward Friedman, Kenneth Johnson, and Taief Hasson Wallace. The Clerk is directed to forward the file in this case to the Honorable Thomas A. Wiseman, Jr. for his consideration of the plaintiff's motion. Unless otherwise directed by the Court or upon motion of the parties, there will be no further proceedings before the Magistrate Judge in this case. Judge Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin no longer assigned to case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin on 10/14/10. (xc:Pro se party by regular and certified mail.)(dt)
October 13, 2010 Filing 133 Mail Returned as Undeliverable: "Return to Sender. Not Deliverable as Addressed. Unable to Forward" re: 109 Order on Motion for Default Judgment. Mail sent to Frank Parsons. (rd)
October 12, 2010 Filing 132 Mail Returned as Undeliverable: "Moved Left No Address. Unable to Forward. Return to Sender" re: 93 Order on Motion for Entry of Default,, 95 Order. Mail sent to Carlo Ponti Smith. (rd)
October 12, 2010 Filing 131 Mail Returned as Undeliverable: "Return to Sender. Insufficient Address. Unable to Forward" re: 109 Order on Motion for Default Judgment. Mail sent to Andre Anthony Jones. (rd)
October 12, 2010 Filing 130 Certified Mail Returned as RTS - No Such Number. 109 Order sent to Dennis Lance Weaver. (tmw)
October 12, 2010 Filing 129 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable. 109 Order sent to Mervin A. Brown. (tmw)
October 12, 2010 Filing 128 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable. 109 Order sent to Vance Hill. (tmw)
October 12, 2010 Filing 127 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable. 109 Order sent to Frank Parsons. (tmw)
October 12, 2010 Filing 126 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. 109 Order. Mail sent to Mervin Brown, envelope marked return to sender, attempted - not known, unable to forward. (dt)
October 12, 2010 Filing 125 MOTION for an Order of Destruction of Conterfeit Goods by Taylor Swift. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order of Destruction of Counterfeit Goods)(Rose, Natalya)
October 8, 2010 Filing 124 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 109 Order of Default Judgment. Mail sent to Robert Vincent Estronza. (ab)
October 8, 2010 Filing 123 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 109 Order of Default Judgment. Mail sent to Vernando Smith. (ab)
October 7, 2010 Filing 122 Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 109 Order Default Judgment. Mail sent to Robert Vincent Estronza. (ab)
October 7, 2010 Filing 121 Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 109 Order of Default Judgment. Mail sent to Vance Hill. (ab)
October 6, 2010 Filing 120 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 109 Order of Default Judgment; Mail sent to Wilbert Prince. (ab)
October 4, 2010 Filing 119 Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 109 Order of Default Judgment. Mail sent to Carlo Ponti Smith. (ab)
October 4, 2010 Filing 118 Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 109 Order for Default Judgment; Mail sent to Dennis Lance Weaver. (ab)
October 4, 2010 Filing 117 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 93 Order of Default; Mail sent to Andre Anthony Jones. (ab)
October 1, 2010 Filing 116 CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT re 109 Order for Default Judgment to Martin Quattlebaum returne; signed by Christine Prather on 09/29/2010. (ab)
October 1, 2010 Filing 115 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 109 Order of Default Judgment. Mail sent to Carlo Smith. (ab)
September 29, 2010 Filing 114 Mail Returned as Undeliverable; 93 Entry of Default and 95 Order; Mail sent to Andre Jones. (ab)
September 27, 2010 Filing 113 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 93 Entry of Default; Mail sent to Vance Hill. (ab)
September 27, 2010 Filing 112 Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 93 Entry of Default,, 95 Order; Mail sent to Frank Parsons. (ab)
September 27, 2010 Filing 111 Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 93 Entry of Default,, 95 Order,,. Mail sent to Mervin Brown. (ab)
September 27, 2010 Filing 110 CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT re 109 Order on Motion for Default Judgment. (ab)
September 27, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 109 ORDER OF DEFAULT, PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND DESTRUCTION OF COUNTERFEIT GOODS signed by Senior Judge Thomas Wiseman on 09/27/2010. (xc:Pro se parties by regular and certified mail.)(ab)
September 24, 2010 Filing 108 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 93 Entry of Default; Mail sent to Wilbert G. Prince. (ab)
September 24, 2010 Filing 107 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 93 Entry of Default, Mail sent to Dennis Weaver. (ab)
September 24, 2010 Filing 106 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 93 Entry of Default; Mail sent to Vernando Smith. (ab)
September 24, 2010 Filing 105 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. 93 Entry of Default, 95 Order; Mail sent to Vernando Smith. (ab)
September 24, 2010 Filing 104 NOTICE by Taylor Swift Plaintiff's Notice of Motion for Order of Destruction of Counterfeit Goods (Rose, Natalya)
September 24, 2010 Filing 103 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 95 Entry of Default; Mail sent to Robert Estronza. (ab)
September 24, 2010 Filing 102 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Martin D. Quattlebaum, Robert Vincent Estronza, Vance Hill, Vernando Smith, Andre Anthony Jones, Frank Parsons, Wilbert G. Prince, Carlo Ponti Smith, Mervin A. Brown, Eric Lopp, Jeffrey L. Watkins, Dennis Lance Weaver, Kilo James, Tyrone Piggy Squires, Burrell Dickerson, and Braulio Riviera by Taylor Swift. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order of Default Judgment, Permanent Injuction and Destruction of Counterfeit Goods)(Rose, Natalya)
September 22, 2010 Filing 101 Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 93 Entry of Default,, 95 Order. Mail sent to Dennis Weaver. (ab)
September 22, 2010 Filing 100 Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 93 Entry of Default,, 95 Order, Mail sent to Robert Estronza. (ab)
September 22, 2010 Filing 99 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 93 Entry of Default. Mail sent to Frank Parsons. (ab)
September 22, 2010 Filing 98 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 93 Entry of Default. Mail sent to Mervin Brown. (ab)
September 20, 2010 Filing 97 Certified Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 93 Entry of Default. Mail sent to Carlo Smith. (ab)
September 20, 2010 Filing 96 CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT re 93 Entry of Default to Martin Quattlebaum returned; signed by Christine Quattlebaum on 09/16/2010. (ab)
September 14, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 95 ORDER: The plaintiff shall have until September 24, 2010, to file a motion for default judgment pursuant to Rule 55(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or to file a notice of what further action she intends to take in this case and when. By September 24, 2010, the plaintiff shall also file a notice of what action she intends to take on her claims against defendants Malcolm Matthews, Renee Susan Mitchell, Louis Moore, Marshal Dyonne Tyler, Mellissa Lieberman, Edward Friedman, Kenneth Johnson, and Taief Hasson Wallace. Signed by Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin on 09/14/2010. (xc:Pro se parties by regular mail.)(ab) Modified text on 9/14/2010 (ab).
September 14, 2010 Filing 94 CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPTS re 93 Entry of Default. (ab)
September 13, 2010 Filing 93 ENTRY OF DEFAULT: The Clerk hereby enters default against Defendants Martin D. Quattlebaum, Robert Vincent Estronza, Vance Hill, Vernando Smith, Andre Anthony Jones, Frank Parsons, Wilbert G. Prince, Carlo Ponti Smith, Mervin A. Brown, Eric Lopp, Jeffrey L. Watkins, Dennis Lance Weaver, Kilo James, Tyrone "Piggy" Squires, Burrell Dickerson, and Braulio Riviera pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(a). This is an Entry of Default only. Default judgment now may be sought pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(b). Signed by Keith Thockmorton, Clerk of Court on 09/13/2010. (xc:Pro se parties by regular and certified mail.)(ab)
August 20, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 92 ORDER granting 91 Motion to Unseal Case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin on 08/20/2010. (xc:Pro se party by regular and certified mail.)(ab)
August 17, 2010 Filing 91 MOTION to Unseal File and Docket Sheet by Taylor Swift. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Case: Fitness Quest, Inc. v. Dream Fitness, Case No. 5:06-CV-01921, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 64345 (N. D. Ohio Sept. 8, 2006))(Rose, Natalya) Modified text on 8/18/2010 (ab).
August 17, 2010 Filing 90 DECLARATION of Natalya L. Rose in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a) filed by Taylor Swift re: 89 MOTION for Entry of Default under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Electronic Copies of Military Status Reports)(Rose, Natalya)
August 17, 2010 Filing 89 MOTION for Entry of Default under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a) by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya)
August 17, 2010 Filing 88 STATUS REPORT Plaintiff's Report on Status of Case by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya)
August 2, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ORDER: The Clerk is directed to terminate as defendants Various John Does, Various Jane Does, and Various XYZ Corporations. The Clerk is also directed to terminate Brendan Schiff as a defendant in this case. Status Report due by 08/17/2010. Signed by Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin on 08/02/2010. (ab)
July 12, 2010 Filing 86 AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Amended Complaint against All Defendants, filed by Taylor Swift.(Rose, Natalya)
July 8, 2010 Filing 85 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Dennis Lance Weaver served on 4/30/2010. (Rose, Natalya)
July 8, 2010 Filing 84 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Tyrone Squires served on 5/12/2010. (Rose, Natalya)
July 8, 2010 Filing 83 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Braulio Riviera served on 5/14/2010. (Rose, Natalya)
July 8, 2010 Filing 82 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Kilo James served on 5/12/2010. (Rose, Natalya)
July 8, 2010 Filing 81 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Burrell Dickerson served on 5/14/2010. (Rose, Natalya)
November 16, 2009 Filing 80 Additional Attachments to Main Document, Exhibit 1 to 79 Order. (ab)
October 26, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 79 ORDER: It is ORDERED that the Preliminary Injunction and Order of Seizure of Counterfeit Goods shall encompass each of the Venues, and that Enforcement Officials are authorized to carry out the Preliminary Injunction and Order of Seizure of Counterfeit Goods within a five mile radius of any venue identified in Exhibit 1 to this Order. All persons who become aware of this action and Order are ORDERED not to reveal the existence of this action or Order to any other person, except that persons authorized to enforce this Order may reveal its existence and contents to the extent necessary to carry out their official duties and Defendants may confer with their attorneys concerning this action. This Order shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the Court conducts a final hearing in this case, unless otherwise expressly ordered in writing by this Court. Signed by Senior Judge Thomas Wiseman on 10/26/09. (ab)( See 80 for Exhibit 1.) Modified on 11/16/2009 (ab).
October 26, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 78 ORDER granting 66 Motion Extend Time Period and Supplement Locations. Signed by Senior Judge Thomas Wiseman on 10/26/09. (ab)
October 7, 2009 Filing 77 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya)
October 7, 2009 Filing 76 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya)
October 7, 2009 Filing 75 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya)
October 7, 2009 Filing 74 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Various John Does served on 9/4/2009. (Rose, Natalya)
October 6, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 73 ORDER granting 56 Motion for Extension of Time to File Amended Complaint; deadline extended to 07/12/2010. Signed by Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin on 10/06/09. (ab)
October 6, 2009 Filing 72 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Various John Does served on 9/5/2009. (Rose, Natalya)
October 6, 2009 Filing 71 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Various John Does served on 9/3/2009. (Rose, Natalya)
October 6, 2009 Filing 70 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Various John Does served on 9/5/2009. (Rose, Natalya)
October 6, 2009 Filing 69 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Various John Does served on 9/3/2009. (Rose, Natalya)
October 6, 2009 Filing 68 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Various John Does served on 9/5/2009. (Rose, Natalya)
October 2, 2009 Filing 67 MEMORANDUM in Support of 66 MOTION to Extend Time Period and Supplement Locations Identified in Preliminary Injunction and Order of Seizure of Counterfeit Goods re 33 Order MOTION to Extend Time Period and Supplement Locations Identified in Preliminary Injunction and Order of Seizure of Counterfeit Goods re 33 Order filed by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya)
October 2, 2009 Filing 66 MOTION to Extend Time Period and Supplement Locations Identified in Preliminary Injunction and Order of Seizure of Counterfeit Goods re 33 Order by Taylor Swift. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Francisco Javier Dominguez, # 2 Proposed Order)(Rose, Natalya)
October 2, 2009 Filing 65 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Various John Does served on 9/4/2009. (Rose, Natalya)
October 2, 2009 Filing 64 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya)
October 2, 2009 Filing 63 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Various John Does served on 9/3/2009. (Rose, Natalya)
October 2, 2009 Filing 62 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya)
October 2, 2009 Filing 61 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Various John Does served on 9/5/2009. (Rose, Natalya)
October 2, 2009 Filing 60 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya)
October 2, 2009 Filing 59 SUMMONS returned executed by Various John Does. (Rose, Natalya)
October 2, 2009 Filing 58 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya)
October 2, 2009 Filing 57 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Various John Does served on 9/4/2009. (Rose, Natalya)
October 1, 2009 Filing 56 MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Motion to Extend Deadline for Filing Amended Complaint by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya)
September 17, 2009 Filing 55 RECEIPT #34675-7471 in the amount of $10,000.00 re 12 Order. (ab)
September 8, 2009 Filing 54 Mail Returned as Undeliverable as to 52 Order, Mail sent to Robert Extronza. (ab)
August 28, 2009 Filing 53 JOINT STIPULATION REGARDING ENTRY OF AGREED CONSENT JUDGMENT; AGREED CONSENT JUDGMENT AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION signed by Senior Judge Thomas Wiseman on 08/28/09. (ab)
August 27, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER following the 08/26/09 case management conference. The deadline for the plaintiff to amend her complaint, naming all John Does, Jane Does and XYZ Corporations listed as defendants, is extended to October 5, 2009. The Clerk is directed to mail a copy of this order to Martin D. Quattlebaum, 8556 Kendrick Road, Jonesboro, Georgia 30126, and Robert Vincent Estronza, 1281 Brockett Road, Clarkston, Georgia 30021, by regular, first class mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin on 08/27/09. (xc: Deft Quattlebam and Estronza by reg mail)(ab)
August 26, 2009 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin: Case Management Conference held on 8/26/2009; ORDER to enter. (Tape #G2009-068.) (jwc)
August 11, 2009 Filing 51 STIPULATION Regarding Entry of Agreed Consent Judgment; Agreed Consent Judgment and Permanent Injunction by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya)
July 23, 2009 Filing 50 Summons Returned Unexecuted by Taylor Swift as to Malcolm Matthews. (Rose, Natalya)
July 22, 2009 Bar status of Atty Jaffe of CA verified as active this date. (ab)
July 22, 2009 NOTICE TO COUNSEL (Adam Jay Jaffe) : WITHIN 20 DAYS and pursuant to Local Rule 83.01, counsel shall file a motion for admission pro hac vice with a Certificate of Good Standing, signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court where admitted, and pay a fee of $75.00. (Emailed notice to atty) (ab)
July 21, 2009 Filing 49 NOTICE of Errata on Proof of Service and MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Brendan Schiff. (ab)
July 20, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER: 46 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint is granted. Brendan Schiff answer due 8/19/2009. Plaintiff's counsel shall provide defendant Schiff or counsel assisting him with copies of any or all filings made in this case, upon his request. Signed by Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin on 7/20/09. (cc: Counsel for pltf, Brendan Schiff and Adam Jay Jaffe, Esq.) (km)
July 20, 2009 Filing 47 Summons Returned Unexecuted by Taylor Swift as to Edward Friedman. (Rose, Natalya)
July 17, 2009 Filing 46 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by Brendan Schiff. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Adam Jay Jaffe, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Proof of Service, # 4 envelope)(km)
July 13, 2009 Filing 45 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Taylor Swift re 37 Order, 36 Order, Set Hearings (Rose, Natalya)
July 13, 2009 Filing 44 Summons Returned Unexecuted by Taylor Swift as to Taief Hasson Wallace. (Rose, Natalya)
July 13, 2009 Filing 43 Summons Returned Unexecuted by Taylor Swift as to Renee Susan Mitchell. (Rose, Natalya)
July 13, 2009 Filing 42 Summons Returned Unexecuted by Taylor Swift as to Melissa Lieberman. (Rose, Natalya)
July 13, 2009 Filing 41 Summons Returned Unexecuted by Taylor Swift as to Marsha Dyonne Tyler. (Rose, Natalya)
July 13, 2009 Filing 40 Summons Returned Unexecuted by Taylor Swift as to Louis Moore. (Rose, Natalya)
July 13, 2009 Filing 39 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Brendan Schiff served on 6/26/2009. (Rose, Natalya)
July 13, 2009 Filing 38 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Robert Vincent Estronza served on 6/24/2009. (Rose, Natalya)
July 6, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER following the initial case managment conference held on 06/29/09. Signed by Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin on 07/06/09. (ab)
July 6, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 36 INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: A follow-up Case Management Conference is set for 8/26/2009 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 764 before Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin. Signed by Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin on 07/06/09. (ab)
June 29, 2009 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin: Initial Case Management Conference held on 6/29/2009; ORDER to enter; next CM scheduled on August 26, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. (Tape #G2009-054, 055.) (jwc)
June 24, 2009 Filing 35 CERTIFICATE of Service of Preliminary Injunction and Order of Seizure of Counterfeit Goods filed by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya) Modified text on 6/25/2009 (ab).
June 24, 2009 Filing 34 PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER filed by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya) Modified text on 6/25/2009 (ab).
June 19, 2009 Filing 32 Summons issued as to Taief Hasson Wallace, Kenneth Johnson, Robert Vincent Estronza, Malcolm Matthews, Renee Susan Mitchell, Louis Moore, Marsha Dyonne Tyler. (ab)
June 18, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER: This case is now REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Griffin for customized case management. Signed by Senior Judge Thomas Wiseman on 06/18/09. (ab)
June 17, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 33 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND ORDER OF SEIZURE OF COUNTERFEIT GOODS signed by Senior Judge Thomas Wiseman on 06/17/09. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(ab)
June 17, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 30 **DISREGARD ENTRY, CORRECTED, SEE 33 **PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND ORDER OF SEIZURE OF COUNTERFEIT GOODS signed by Senior Judge Thomas Wiseman on 06/17/09. (ab) Modified on 6/24/2009 (ab). Exhibits Added for 33 .
June 17, 2009 Filing 29 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Senior Judge Thomas Wiseman: Motion Hearing held on 6/17/2009 re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Order filed by Taylor Swift. (Court Reporter Charlotte Barr.) (ab)
June 17, 2009 Filing 28 DECLARATION of Francisco Javier Dominguez filed by Taylor Swift re: 25 Memorandum in Support,. (Rose, Natalya)
June 10, 2009 Filing 27 Summons issued as to Edward Friedman, Melissa Lieberman, Brendan Schiff. (ab)
June 10, 2009 Filing 26 AMENDED COMPLAINT First Amended Verified Complaint against all defendants, filed by Taylor Swift. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Schedule of Plaintiff's 2009 Tour, # 2 Exhibit Photographs of Plaintiff's Merchandise, # 3 Exhibit Certificates of Plaintiff's Trademark Registrations, # 4 Exhibit Materials on Plaintiff's Trademark Use, # 5 Exhibit Materials on Plaintiff's Trademark Use, # 6 Exhibit Materials on Plaintiff's Trademark Use, # 7 Exhibit Summary of Plaintiff's Trademarks, # 8 Exhibit Photographs of Counterfeit Goods)(Rose, Natalya)
June 10, 2009 Filing 25 MEMORANDUM in Support of 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Taylor Swift Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Application for Order of Seizure of Counterfeit Goods. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Francisco Javier Dominguez, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Preliminary Injuction and Order of Seizure)(Rose, Natalya)
June 10, 2009 Filing 24 NOTICE by Taylor Swift re 15 Order on Motion to Clarify,, of Location of Seized Counterfeit Materials (Rose, Natalya)
June 3, 2009 Filing 23 SUMMONS returned executed by Taylor Swift. Martin D. Quattlebaum served on 5/27/2009. (Rose, Natalya)
June 3, 2009 Filing 22 Summons Returned Unexecuted by Taylor Swift as to Renee Susan Mitchell. (Rose, Natalya)
June 3, 2009 Filing 21 Summons Returned Unexecuted by Taylor Swift as to Louis Moore. (Rose, Natalya)
June 3, 2009 Filing 20 Summons Returned Unexecuted by Taylor Swift as to Marsha Dyonne Tyler. (Rose, Natalya)
June 3, 2009 Filing 19 Summons Returned Unexecuted by Taylor Swift as to Malcolm Matthews. (Rose, Natalya)
June 3, 2009 Filing 18 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Taylor Swift re 17 Order. (Rose, Natalya) Modified text on 6/3/2009 (ab).
May 28, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER: 16 MOTION To Extend Temporary Restraining Order and Order of Seizure of Counterfeit Goods is granted, and the Temporary Restraining Order and Order of Seizure of Counterfeit Goods is extended. This matter is set for Preliminary Injunction hearing on 6/17/09, at 10:00 a.m. Signed by Senior Judge Thomas Wiseman on 5/28/09. (km) (cc: Counsel for plaintiff) (km).
May 27, 2009 Filing 16 MOTION To Extend Temporary Restraining Order and Order of Seizure of Counterfeit Goods re 12 Order by Taylor Swift. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit First Declaration of Frank Travato)(Rose, Natalya)
May 27, 2009 Note to Filer re DE# 16 : An original affidavit or declaration shall be a separate entry, not an attachment to another pleading. This document does not need to be re-filed unless otherwise directed by the Court. (ab)
May 26, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 15 SEALED ORDER granting 14 Motion to Clarify. According to the applicable statute, any materials seized by Plaintiff pursuant to the TRO "shall be taken into the custody of the Court." 15 U.S.C. § 1116(d)(7). Goods seized and stored by Plaintiff shall be deemed in the custody of the Court and shall be stored by Plaintiff, in identifiable containers, at Plaintiff's expense and Plaintiff's risk of loss, at a location of Plaintiff's choice. Plaintiff shall notify the Court of the location of the seized goods and the names of all persons having access thereto. Signed by Chief Judge Todd J. Campbell on 05/26/09. (ab) Modified text on 5/26/2009 (ab).
May 22, 2009 Filing 14 MOTION to Clarify re 12 Order by Taylor Swift. (Rose, Natalya)
May 22, 2009 Filing 13 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for Monday 6/29/2009 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 764 before Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin.(Notice emailed to attorneys on this date) (eh)
May 20, 2009 Filing 11 Summons issued as to Various John Does, Various Jane Does, Various XYZ Corporations, Malcolm Matthews, Renee Susan Mitchell, Louis Moore, Martin D. Quattlebaum, Marsha Dyonne Tyler. (ab)
May 20, 2009 Filing 10 Additional Attachments to 4 Memorandum in Support, Exhibits G-L. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit H, # 2 Exhibit I, # 3 Exhibit J, # 4 Exhibit K, # 5 Exhibit L)(ab)
May 19, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 12 TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER OF SEIZURE OF COUNTERFEIT GOODS signed by Chief Judge Todd J. Campbell on 05/19/09. (ab)
May 19, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 9 *DISREGARD ENTRY, SEE 12 FOR CORRECTED ORDER* TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER OF SEIZURE OF COUNTERFEIT GOODS signed by Chief Judge Todd J. Campbell on 05/19/09. (ab) Modified text on 5/20/2009 (ab).
May 19, 2009 Filing 8 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Todd J. Campbell: Motion Hearing held on 5/19/2009 re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Taylor Swift. (Court Reporter Cathy Leigh.) (ab)
May 19, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER SEALING FILE AND DOCKET SHEET: It is ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court seal the file, including the docket sheet, of this action. Signed by Chief Judge Todd J. Campbell on 05/19/09. (ab)
May 19, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: I hereby recuse myself from consideration of the application for a temporary restraining order in this case. The Clerk shall reassign the application to another judge. It is so ORDERED. ENTER this 19th day of May 2009. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 5/19/09. (af)
May 18, 2009 Filing 5 Attorney Certification in support of re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Taylor Swift. (eh)
May 18, 2009 Filing 4 MEMORANDUM in Support of 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Taylor Swift. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(eh)
May 18, 2009 Filing 3 EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Application for Order of Seizure of Counterfeit Goods by Taylor Swift. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(eh)
May 18, 2009 Filing 2 MOTION for Order Temporarily Sealing File and Docket Sheet by Taylor Swift. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(eh)
May 18, 2009 Filing 1 VERIFIED COMPLAINT against Various John Does, Various Jane Does, Various XYZ Corporations, Malcom Matthews, Renee Susan Mitchell, Louis Moore, Martin D. Quattlebaum, Marsha Dyonne Tyler, filed by Taylor Swift.Filing fee paid $350.Summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Civil Cover Sheet)(eh)

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Plaintiff: Taylor Swift
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Defendant: Louis Moore
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Defendant: Marsha Dyonne Tyler
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Defendant: Edward Friedman
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Defendant: Melissa Lieberman
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Defendant: Taief Hasson Wallace
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Defendant: Kenneth Johnson
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