Broadcast Music, Inc. et al v. J.A. Winn Enterprises, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Broadcast Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC doing business as Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sugarstar Publishing, Hifrost Publishing, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, Cota Music Inc., Power Metal Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Latin Music Publishing LLC and Hip City Music Inc.
Defendant: J.A. Winn Enterprises, Inc. doing business as The Tub Bar and Angela Rainey
Case Number: 4:2026cv00774
Filed: June 24, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed O'Connor
Nature of Suit: Property Rights: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 20, 2026 Filing 18 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by J.A. Winn Enterprises, Inc., Angela Rainey. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Douglas, Bradley)
August 19, 2026 Filing 17 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,,,, filed by J.A. Winn Enterprises, Inc.. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (Douglas, Bradley)
August 17, 2026 Filing 16 RESPONSE AND OBJECTION filed by Broadcast Music, Inc., Cota Music Inc., Hifrost Publishing, Hip City Music Inc., Power Metal Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Latin Music Publishing LLC, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sugarstar Publishing, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp re: #14 First MOTION for Leave to File Original AnswerDeclarationFirst MOTION to Set Aside Default Judgment (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A, #2 Exhibit(s) B) (Hamilton, Spencer)
August 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER: Defendant Filed a Motion to Set Aside Default (ECF No. #14 ). It is ORDERED that Plaintiffs' response is due on or before August 17, 2026. It is further ORDERED that if Defendants choose to file a reply, it shall be filed on or before August 20, 2026. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 8/13/2026) (saw)
August 12, 2026 Filing 14 First MOTION for Leave to File Original AnswerDeclaration (), First MOTION to Set Aside Default Judgment filed by J.A. Winn Enterprises, Inc. with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Declaration(s))Attorney Bradley Karrington Douglas added to party J.A. Winn Enterprises, Inc.(pty:dft) (Douglas, Bradley)
August 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER: The Court ORDERS Plaintiffs to file a motion for default judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55 within 14 days of this Order. If necessary, and pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b), the Court will dismiss the Complaint without prejudice if no such motion is filed. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 8/7/2026) (saw)
July 30, 2026 Filing 12 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to J.A. Winn Enterprises, Inc., Angela Rainey (saw)
July 29, 2026 Filing 11 Combined Request for Clerks Entry of Default and MOTION for Default Judgment against J.A. Winn Enterprises, Inc., Angela Rainey filed by Sugarstar Publishing, Power Metal Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Hip City Music Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, Sony/ATV Latin Music Publishing LLC, Hifrost Publishing, Broadcast Music, Inc., Cota Music Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Hamilton, Spencer)
July 29, 2026 Filing 10 AFFIDAVIT of Spencer D. Hamilton in Support of Angela Rainey's Military Status by Broadcast Music, Inc., Cota Music Inc., Hifrost Publishing, Hip City Music Inc., Power Metal Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Latin Music Publishing LLC, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sugarstar Publishing, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (Hamilton, Spencer)
July 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER: The Court ORDERS Plaintiffs to move for entry of default against Defendants no later than August 21, 2026 and, upon entry of default, to file a motion for default judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55. If necessary, and pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b), the Court will dismiss the Complaint without prejudice if no such motion is filed. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 7/22/2026) (saw)
July 6, 2026 Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to J.A. Winn Enterprises, Inc. ; served on 6/30/2026. (Hamilton, Spencer)
July 6, 2026 Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Angela Rainey ; served on 6/30/2026. (Hamilton, Spencer)
June 26, 2026 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to J.A. Winn Enterprises, Inc., Angela Rainey. (jnp)
June 26, 2026 Filing 5 Report to Copyright Office of Initiating Document. Form AO 121 e-mailed to [email protected]. (Attachments: #1 Copy of Complaint (Doc. #1 )) (jnp)
June 26, 2026 Filing 4 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge O'Connor. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (jnp)
June 24, 2026 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to issue Summons to J.A. Winn Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a The Tub Bar and Angela Rainey filed by Broadcast Music, Inc., Cota Music Inc., Hifrost Publishing, Hip City Music Inc, Power Metal Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Latin Music Publishing LLC, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sugarstar Publishing, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (Attachments: #1 Summons to Angela Rainey) (Hamilton, Spencer)
June 24, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Broadcast Music, Inc., Cota Music Inc., Hifrost Publishing, Hip City Music Inc, Power Metal Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Latin Music Publishing LLC, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sugarstar Publishing, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Hamilton, Spencer)
June 24, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against J.A. Winn Enterprises, Inc., Angela Rainey filed by Sugarstar Publishing, Power Metal Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Hip City Music Inc, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, Sony/ATV Latin Music Publishing LLC, Hifrost Publishing, Broadcast Music, Inc., Cota Music Inc.. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16558273) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A - Song Schedule, #2 Cover Sheet) (Hamilton, Spencer)

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Plaintiff: Broadcast Music, Inc.
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Defendant: J.A. Winn Enterprises, Inc. doing business as The Tub Bar
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Defendant: Angela Rainey
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