Lowe v. Warner Media LLC et al
Plaintiff: Walter L Lowe, Jr.
Defendant: Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., Warner Media LLC, Warner Bros. Animation, WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Walmart Inc., Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO), Best Buy Co., Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Apple, Inc. and Google, LLC
Case Number: 2:2021cv00176
Filed: May 20, 2021
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Rodney Gilstrap
Referring Judge: Roy S Payne
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 101
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER DISMISSING CASE. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 8/17/2021. (nkl, )
August 4, 2021 Filing 43 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Walter L Lowe, Jr (Chen, Li)
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER granting #41 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Robert T Cruzen terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne on 7/23/2021. (ch, )
July 22, 2021 Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO) to 8/9/2021; Apple, Inc. to 8/9/2021; Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. to 8/9/2021; Redbox Automated Retail, LLC to 8/9/2021; Walmart Inc. to 8/9/2021; Warner Media LLC to 8/9/2021; Amazon.com Inc. to 8/9/2021; WB Studio Enterprises, Inc. to 8/9/2021; Best Buy Co., Inc. to 8/9/2021; Warner Bros. Animation to 8/9/2021. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( nkl, )
July 21, 2021 Filing 41 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Robert T. Cruzen by Amazon.com Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cruzen, Robert)
July 21, 2021 Filing 40 Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Amazon.com Inc., Apple, Inc., Best Buy Co., Inc., Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO), Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Walmart Inc., Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., Warner Media LLC.( Mandavia, Anjani)
July 21, 2021 Filing 39 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Anjani Mandavia on behalf of Google, LLC. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-8504051. (Mandavia, Anjani)
July 21, 2021 Filing 38 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by David L Burg on behalf of Google, LLC. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-8504048. (Burg, David)
July 21, 2021 Filing 37 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by David L Burg on behalf of Amazon.com Inc., Apple, Inc., Best Buy Co., Inc., Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO), Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Walmart Inc., Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., Warner Media LLC. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-8504025. (Burg, David)
July 21, 2021 Filing 36 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Deron R Dacus on behalf of Amazon.com Inc. (Dacus, Deron)
July 21, 2021 Filing 35 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Anjani Mandavia on behalf of Amazon.com Inc., Apple, Inc., Best Buy Co., Inc., Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO), Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Walmart Inc., Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., Warner Media LLC. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-8503954. (Mandavia, Anjani)
July 12, 2021 Filing 34 Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Google, LLC.( Jones, Michael)
July 12, 2021 Filing 33 FILED IN ERROR PER ATTORNEY Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Google, LLC.( Jones, Michael) Modified on 7/12/2021 (nkl, ).
July 12, 2021 FILED IN ERROR Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Google, LLC to 8/7/2021. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( nkl, ) Modified on 7/12/2021 (nkl, ).
July 12, 2021 ***FILED IN ERROR PER ATTORNEY. Document # 33, Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Google, LLC. PLEASE IGNORE.*** (nkl, )
July 12, 2021 Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Google, LLC to 8/9/2021. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( nkl, )
June 22, 2021 Filing 32 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Best Buy Co., Inc., Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO), Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Walmart Inc., Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., Warner Media LLC.( Dacus, Deron)
June 22, 2021 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO) to 7/23/2021; Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. to 7/23/2021; Redbox Automated Retail, LLC to 7/23/2021; Walmart Inc. to 7/23/2021; Warner Media LLC to 7/23/2021; WB Studio Enterprises, Inc. to 7/23/2021; Best Buy Co., Inc. to 7/23/2021; Warner Bros. Animation to 7/23/2021. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( nkl, )
June 21, 2021 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Apple, Inc. to 7/23/2021. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( nkl, )
June 18, 2021 Filing 31 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Apple, Inc..( Amstutz, Roselyn)
June 17, 2021 Filing 30 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Amazon.com Inc..( Cruzen, Robert)
June 17, 2021 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Amazon.com Inc. to 7/23/2021. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( nkl, )
June 9, 2021 Filing 29 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Google, LLC.( Jones, Michael)
June 9, 2021 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Google, LLC to 7/23/2021. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( nkl, )
June 9, 2021 In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form #Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (nkl, )
June 9, 2021 CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne. (nkl, )
June 7, 2021 Filing 28 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. WB Studio Enterprises, Inc. served on 6/2/2021, answer due 6/23/2021. (Chen, Li)
June 7, 2021 Filing 27 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. Warner Media LLC served on 6/2/2021, answer due 6/23/2021. (Chen, Li)
June 7, 2021 Filing 26 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. served on 6/2/2021, answer due 6/23/2021. (Chen, Li)
June 7, 2021 Filing 25 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. Warner Bros. Animation served on 6/2/2021, answer due 6/23/2021. (Chen, Li)
June 7, 2021 Filing 24 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. Walmart Inc. served on 6/2/2021, answer due 6/23/2021. (Chen, Li)
June 7, 2021 Filing 23 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. Redbox Automated Retail, LLC served on 6/2/2021, answer due 6/23/2021. (Chen, Li)
June 7, 2021 Filing 22 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO) served on 6/2/2021, answer due 6/23/2021. (Chen, Li)
June 7, 2021 Filing 21 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. Google, LLC served on 6/2/2021, answer due 6/23/2021. (Chen, Li)
June 7, 2021 Filing 20 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. Best Buy Co., Inc. served on 6/2/2021, answer due 6/23/2021. (Chen, Li)
June 7, 2021 Filing 19 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. Apple, Inc. served on 6/2/2021, answer due 6/23/2021. (Chen, Li)
June 7, 2021 Filing 18 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. Amazon.com Inc. served on 6/2/2021, answer due 6/23/2021. (Chen, Li)
June 7, 2021 ***FILED IN ERROR - Please refile and enter the dates the summons was executed on each summons. Document # 7-17, Summons Returned Executed. PLEASE IGNORE.*** (nkl, )
June 6, 2021 Filing 17 FILED IN ERROR SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. (Chen, Li) Modified on 6/7/2021 (nkl, ).
June 6, 2021 Filing 16 FILED IN ERROR SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. (Chen, Li) Modified on 6/7/2021 (nkl, ).
June 6, 2021 Filing 15 FILED IN ERROR SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. (Chen, Li) Modified on 6/7/2021 (nkl, ).
June 6, 2021 Filing 14 FILED IN ERROR SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. (Chen, Li) Modified on 6/7/2021 (nkl, ).
June 6, 2021 Filing 13 FILED IN ERROR SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. (Chen, Li) Modified on 6/7/2021 (nkl, ).
June 6, 2021 Filing 12 FILED IN ERROR SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. (Chen, Li) Modified on 6/7/2021 (nkl, ).
June 6, 2021 Filing 11 FILED IN ERROR SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. (Chen, Li) Modified on 6/7/2021 (nkl, ).
June 6, 2021 Filing 10 FILED IN ERROR SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. (Chen, Li) Modified on 6/7/2021 (nkl, ).
June 6, 2021 Filing 9 FILED IN ERROR SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. (Chen, Li) Modified on 6/7/2021 (nkl, ).
June 6, 2021 Filing 8 FILED IN ERROR SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. (Chen, Li) Modified on 6/7/2021 (nkl, ).
June 6, 2021 Filing 7 FILED IN ERROR SUMMONS Returned Executed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. (Chen, Li) Modified on 6/7/2021 (nkl, ).
June 2, 2021 Filing 6 SUMMONS Issued as to Amazon.com Inc. Corporation Service Company, Apple, Inc. C T Corporation System, Best Buy Co., Inc. C T Corporation System, Google, LLC Corporation Service Company d/b/a CSC - Lawyers Incorporating Service Company, Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO) Corporation Trust Company Corporation Trust Center, Redbox Automated Retail, LLC C T Corporation System, WB Studio Enterprises, Inc. Corporation Trust Company Corporation Trust Center, Walmart Inc. C T Corporation System, Warner Bros. Animation Corporation Trust Company Corporation Trust Center, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. Corporation Trust Company Corporation Trust Center, Warner Media LLC C T Corporation System. (Attachments: #1 Summons(es) Apple Inc., #2 Summons(es) Best Buy Co., Inc., #3 Summons(es) Google LLC, #4 Summons(es) Home Box Office, Inc., #5 Summons(es) Redbox Automated Retail LLC, #6 Summons(es) Walmart, Inc., #7 Summons(es) Warner Bros. Animation, Inc., #8 Summons(es) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., #9 Summons(es) Warner Media LLC, #10 Summons(es) WB Studio Enterprises, Inc.)(nkl, )
June 2, 2021 Filing 5 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Chen, Li)
May 26, 2021 Filing 4 SUMMONS Issued as to Amazon.com Inc. Corporation Service Company, Best Buy Co., Inc. C T Corporation System, Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO) Corporation Trust Company, Redbox Automated Retail C T Corporation System, LLC, WB Studio Enterprises, Inc. Corporation Trust Company, Walmart Inc. C T Corporation System, Warner Bros. Animation Corporation Trust Company, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. Corporation Trust Company, Warner Media LLC. C T Corporation System (Attachments: #1 Summons(es) Best Buy Co., Inc., #2 Summons(es) Home Box Office, Inc., #3 Summons(es) Redbox Automated Retail LLC, #4 Summons(es) Walmart, Inc., #5 Summons(es) Warner Bros. Animation, Inc., #6 Summons(es) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., #7 Summons(es) Warner Media LLC, #8 Summons(es) WB Studio Enterprises, Inc.)(nkl, )
May 21, 2021 Filing 3 Additional Attachments to Main Document: #1 Complaint.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Chen, Li)
May 21, 2021 In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form #Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (nkl, )
May 21, 2021 Case Assigned to District Judge Rodney Gilstrap. (nkl, )
May 20, 2021 Filing 2 Notice of Filing of Copyright Form (AO 121). AO 121 mailed to the Register of Copyrights. (Chen, Li)
May 20, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0540-8422011.), filed by Walter L Lowe, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chen, Li)

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