Warner Records Inc et al v. Crumbl LLC
| Atlantic Recording Corporation, Atlantic Records Group LLC, Elektra Entertainment LLC, Rhino Entertainment LLC, Warner Music International Services Limited, Bad Boy Records LLC, Warner Records Inc, Big Beat Records Inc, Elektra Entertainment Group Inc, Warner Chappell Music Inc, Unichappell Music Inc, W Chappell Music Corp and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp |
| Crumbl LLC |
| 2:2025cv00316 |
| April 22, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
| Howard C Nielson |
| Cecilia M Romero |
| Copyright |
| 17 U.S.C. § 0101 Copyright Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 37
SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 9/23/2025. (dle)
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| Filing 36 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero: Scheduling Conference held on 9/18/2025. All parties appear via zoom. The court hears argument from both parties. For the reasons stated on the record, the court will allow 100 requests for production and 35 requests for admission for substantive issues, with no limit regarding certifying the genuineness of documents. The court directs Plaintiffs to submit a proposed scheduling order consistent with this ruling in Microsoft Word format directly to chambers email at [email protected] by Tuesday, September 23, 2025.Written Order to follow: Yes. Attorneys for Plaintiffs: Rollin Andrew Ransom, Ryan C. Morris, Lauren M. De Lilly, James Joseph Cappell. Attorneys for Defendant: Christopher D. Mack, Rebecca Jayne Nelson. Court Reporter: Electronic/Zoom. (Time Start: 10:03 AM, Time End: 10:16 AM, Room: Zoom.)(reb) |
| Filing 35 NOTICE of Appearance by Rebecca Jayne Nelson on behalf of Crumbl LLC (Nelson, Rebecca) |
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Filing 34
ORDER granting #30 Motion for Scheduling Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 9/5/25 (alt)
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| Filing 33 NOTICE OF PHV FAILURE TO REGISTER FOR CM/ECF ACCESS: PHV Attorney Lauren M. De Lilly, appearing for all Plaintiffs, has not registered to efile and receive electronic notifications of case activity as required by DUCivR 83-1.1(d)(2). Local counsel must immediately notify the PHV attorney of this deficiency. Failure to comply with this court's rules may result in revocation of PHV admission. (alt) |
| Set Hearing per #34 Order: Scheduling Conference set for 9/18/2025 at 10:00 AM via Zoom before Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero (alt) |
| Modification of Docket re #29 Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Error: Atty wasn't added for all parties to be represented. Correction: Atty has been added as representing all plaintiffs and entry text modified to indicate this. (alt) |
| Modification of Docket. Error: Some party names were not added in compliance with this court's practice. Correction: Party names have been partially corrected to conform more closely with this court's "Standards and Guidelines for Adding Parties" (punctuation removed from names, including those with incorrectly added "Inc" or "Corp"). (alt) |
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Filing 32
ORDER granting #31 Joint Motion for Entry of Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 9/4/2025. (dle)
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| Filing 31 Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by Plaintiffs Atlantic Recording Corporation, Atlantic Records Group LLC, Bad Boy Records LLC, Big Beat Records Inc., Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., Elektra Entertainment LLC, Rhino Entertainment LLC, Unichappell Music Inc., W Chappell Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music Inc., Warner Music International Services Limited, Warner Records Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Proposed Protective Order, #2 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(Ransom, Rollin) |
| Filing 30 MOTION for Scheduling Conference filed by Plaintiffs Atlantic Recording Corporation, Atlantic Records Group LLC, Bad Boy Records LLC, Big Beat Records Inc., Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., Elektra Entertainment LLC, Rhino Entertainment LLC, Unichappell Music Inc., W Chappell Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music Inc., Warner Music International Services Limited, Warner Records Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Attorney Planning Meeting Report) Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(Ransom, Rollin) |
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Filing 29
ORDER granting #28 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Lauren M. De Lilly for Atlantic Recording Corporation,Lauren M. De Lilly for Atlantic Records Group LLC,Lauren M. De Lilly for Bad Boy Records LLC,Lauren M. De Lilly for Big Beat Records Inc.,Lauren M. De Lilly for Elektra Entertainment Group Inc.,Lauren M. De Lilly for Elektra Entertainment LLC,Lauren M. De Lilly for Rhino Entertainment LLC.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 8/14/2025. (dle) Modified on 9/5/2025: added atty for Unichappell Music Inc, W Chappell Music Corp, Warner Chappell Music Inc, Warner Music International Services Limited, Warner Records Inc, and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp as they were not added when order was filed (alt)
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| Filing 28 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Lauren M. De Lilly , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5515520,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Atlantic Recording Corporation, Atlantic Records Group LLC, Bad Boy Records LLC, Big Beat Records Inc., Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., Elektra Entertainment LLC, Rhino Entertainment LLC, Unichappell Music Inc., W Chappell Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music Inc., Warner Music International Services Limited, Warner Records Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Morris, Ryan) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Paul J. Sampson on behalf of Crumbl, LLC (Sampson, Paul) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. For the benefit of the public and the bar, the District of Utah offers judicial settlement conference as an alternative for dispute resolution assistance in all civil cases and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. The court offers this alternative because, when compared with litigation, it can resolve a dispute faster, at less expense, and with solutions that are better able to meet the parties' needs and interests. Parties may file a stipulated motion for judicial settlement conference. A form #motion is available on the court's website. Notice e-mailed or mailed to Plaintiffs Atlantic Recording Corporation, Atlantic Records Group LLC, Bad Boy Records LLC, Big Beat Records Inc., Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., Elektra Entertainment LLC, Rhino Entertainment LLC, Unichappell Music Inc., W Chappell Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music Inc., Warner Music International Services Limited, Warner Records Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Defendant Crumbl, LLC. (dle) |
| Filing 25 Defendant Crumbl, LLC ANSWER to Complaint filed by Crumbl, LLC.(Mack, Christopher) |
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Filing 24
ORDER granting #23 Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time: The deadline for Defendant to respond to the Complaint is extended to up to and including July 30, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 7/1/2025. (dle)
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| Filing 23 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint,, and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant Crumbl, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Stipulated Motion Pursuant to FRCP 6(b) to Extend Time to Answer or Otherwise Plead) Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(Mack, Christopher) |
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Filing 22
CIVIL STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr., on 5/12/2025. (mlp)
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Filing 21
ORDER granting #17 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Gary R. Greenstein for Crumbl, LLC.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 5/16/2025. (dle)
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| Filing 20 MOTIONS REFERRED - #17 Defendant's MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Gary R. Greenstein. Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero. (dle) |
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Filing 19
ORDER granting #18 Motion for Extension of Time: The deadline for Defendant to respond to the Complaint is extended to up to and including June 30, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 5/15/2025. (dle)
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| Filing 18 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint,, and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant Crumbl, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Stipulated Motion to Extend Time to Answer or Otherwise Plead) Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(Mack, Christopher) |
| Filing 17 Defendant's MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Gary R. Greenstein , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5426581,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendant Crumbl, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pro Hac Vice Application of Gary R. Greenstein, #2 Text of Proposed Order Granting Defendant's Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission)(Mack, Christopher) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Isabella Ang, I on behalf of Crumbl, LLC (Ang, Isabella) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Jess M. Krannich on behalf of Crumbl, LLC (Krannich, Jess) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher D. Mack on behalf of Crumbl, LLC (Mack, Christopher) |
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Filing 13
ORDER granting #8 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney James Joseph Cappell for Plaintiffs. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 5/14/2025. (alf)
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Filing 12
ORDER granting #7 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Rollin Andrew Ransom for Plaintiffs. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 5/14/25. (alf)
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Filing 11
ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 5/14/2025. (alf)
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Filing 10
DOCKET TEXT ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero under 28:636 (b)(1)(A), Magistrate Judge to hear and determine all nondispositive pretrial matters. No attached document. Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero. Signed by Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr., on 5/13/2025. (dle)
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| Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Elektra Entertainment LLC, W Chappell Music Corp., Atlantic Records Group LLC, Rhino Entertainment LLC, Warner Chappell Music Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Atlantic Recording Corporation, Warner Music International Services Limited, Warner Records Inc., Big Beat Records Inc., Bad Boy Records LLC, Unichappell Music Inc., Elektra Entertainment Group Inc.. Summons as to Crumbl, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A acceptance email)(Morris, Ryan) |
| Filing 8 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of James Joseph Cappell , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5406339,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Atlantic Recording Corporation, Atlantic Records Group LLC, Bad Boy Records LLC, Big Beat Records Inc., Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., Elektra Entertainment LLC, Rhino Entertainment LLC, Unichappell Music Inc., W Chappell Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music Inc., Warner Music International Services Limited, Warner Records Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.. (Attachments: #1 Pro Hac Vice Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Morris, Ryan) |
| Filing 7 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Rollin Ransom , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5406331,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Atlantic Recording Corporation, Atlantic Records Group LLC, Bad Boy Records LLC, Big Beat Records Inc., Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., Elektra Entertainment LLC, Rhino Entertainment LLC, Unichappell Music Inc., W Chappell Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music Inc., Warner Music International Services Limited, Warner Records Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.. (Attachments: #1 Pro Hac Vice Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Morris, Ryan) |
| Filing 6 Summons Issued Electronically as to Crumbl, LLC. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (sg) |
| Filing 5 Report on the Filing of an action mailed to the Register of Copyrights Office. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Complaint) (sg) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice emailed to attorney Rollin Ransom, James Joseph Cappell for Atlantic Recording Corporation, Atlantic Records Group LLC, Bad Boy Records LLC, Big Beat Records Inc., Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., Elektra Entertainment LLC, Rhino Entertainment LLC, Unichappell Music Inc., W Chappell Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music Inc., Warner Music International Services Limited, Warner Records Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (sg) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE AVAILABILITY TO PRESIDE OVER CASE- Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P. 73, and DUCivR 72-3, you are hereby notified that a magistrate judge for the District of Utah may conduct any or all proceedings in this case, including a jury or bench trial and entry of a final judgment. Exercise of this jurisdiction by the magistrate judge is permitted only if all parties voluntarily sign and return the form. To consent, return the Consent Form to the clerk's office within 21 days via email at [email protected] or mail at the address on the form. Please do not efile the Consent Form in the case. Notice emailed or mailed to Plaintiffs Atlantic Recording Corporation, Atlantic Records Group LLC, Bad Boy Records LLC, Big Beat Records Inc., Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., Elektra Entertainment LLC, Rhino Entertainment LLC, Unichappell Music Inc., W Chappell Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music Inc., Warner Music International Services Limited, Warner Records Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.. (Notice generated by Clerk's Office) Form due by 5/13/2025. (sg) |
| Filing 2 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under FRCP 7.1 filed by Plaintiffs Atlantic Recording Corporation, Atlantic Records Group LLC, Bad Boy Records LLC, Big Beat Records Inc., Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., Elektra Entertainment LLC, Rhino Entertainment LLC, Unichappell Music Inc., W Chappell Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music Inc., Warner Music International Services Limited, Warner Records Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. identifying Warner Music Group Corp. as Corporate Parent. (Morris, Ryan) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Crumbl, LLC, Does 1 through 10, inclusive (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5402729) filed by Elektra Entertainment LLC, W Chappell Music Corp., Atlantic Records Group LLC, Rhino Entertainment LLC, Warner Chappell Music Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Atlantic Recording Corporation, Warner Music International Services Limited, Warner Records Inc., Big Beat Records Inc., Bad Boy Records LLC, Unichappell Music Inc., Elektra Entertainment Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Schedule A, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Morris, Ryan) Modified on 4/22/2025 Text stricken, counsel may file an amended complaint when all identities are known. (sg). |
| Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr added. Case number will now read 2:25-cv-00316-HCN. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (sg) |
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