Mandarin Matrix Limited et al v. Utah State Board of Education et al
| Mandarin Matrix Limited and Mandarin Matrix Inc |
| Utah State Board of Education, Karl Bowman, Stacy Lyon and Yu Jayne Young |
| 2:2025cv01067 |
| November 21, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
| David Barlow |
| Cecilia M Romero |
| Copyright |
| 17 U.S.C. § 0501 Copyright Infringement |
| None |
Docket Report
This docket was last retrieved on June 18, 2026. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.
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Filing 44
SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL Angela Doan replacing Ashley Biehl as counsel on behalf of Karl Bowman, Utah State Board of Education. Counsel selected to remove notice on this case as to the terminated attorney... (Doan, Angela)
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Filing 43
Defendant's REPLY to Response to Motion re #30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Defendants Karl Bowman, Stacy Lyon, Utah State Board of Education, Yu Jayne Young. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Decl. of S. Jones.)(Ranschau, Beth)
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Filing 42
DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting #40 Stipulated Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge David Barlow on 4/23/26. No attached document. (he)
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Filing 41
Motions No Longer Referred: #40 Stipulated MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages and Memorandum in Support . District Judge David Barlow will handle the motion. (he)
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Filing 40
Stipulated MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants Karl Bowman, Stacy Lyon, Utah State Board of Education, Yu Jayne Young. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(Ranschau, Beth)
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Filing 39
ORDER granting #37 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: #30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM. Reply due by 4/24/2026. Signed by Judge David Barlow on 3/31/2026. (alf)
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Filing 38
Motions No Longer Referred: #37 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . District Judge David Barlow will handle the motion. (he)
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Filing 37
Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Defendants Karl Bowman, Stacy Lyon, Utah State Board of Education, Yu Jayne Young. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(Berger, Arthur)
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Filing 36
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Plaintiffs Mandarin Matrix Inc, Mandarin Matrix Limited. (Dizon-Maughan, Abigail)
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Filing 35
DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting #33 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge David Barlow on 3/17/26. No attached document. (he)
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Filing 34
Motions No Longer Referred: #33 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages . District Judge David Barlow will handle the motion. (he)
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Filing 33
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Plaintiffs Mandarin Matrix Inc, Mandarin Matrix Limited. Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(Dizon-Maughan, Abigail)
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Filing 32
ORDER granting #31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM. Response due by 3/17/2026 Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 2/17/2026. (alf)
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Filing 31
Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Mandarin Matrix Inc, Mandarin Matrix Limited. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(Dizon-Maughan, Abigail)
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Filing 30
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction , MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Defendants Karl Bowman, Stacy Lyon, Utah State Board of Education, Yu Jayne Young. (Berger, Arthur)
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Filing 29
ORDER granting #27 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #1 Complaint. Answer deadline updated to 1/20/2026 for All Defendants. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 1/7/2026. (alf)
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Filing 28
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 Defendants Karl Bowman, Stacy Lyon, Utah State Board of Education, Yu Jayne Young, Plaintiffs Mandarin Matrix Inc, Mandarin Matrix Limited. (alf)
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Filing 27
Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint,,,,,, filed by Defendants Karl Bowman, Stacy Lyon, Utah State Board of Education, Yu Jayne Young. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero. Attorney Arthur B. Berger added to party Stacy Lyon(pty:dft), Attorney Arthur B. Berger added to party Yu Jayne Young(pty:dft)(Berger, Arthur)
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Filing 26
NOTICE of Appearance by Ashley Biehl on behalf of Karl Bowman, Utah State Board of Education (Biehl, Ashley)
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Filing 25
ORDER granting #16 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #1 Complaint. Answer deadline updated for Karl Bowman and Utah State Board of Education to 1/15/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 12/18/2025. (alf)
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Filing 24
Modification of Docket re #16 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer: Error: The document should have been filed using the event "Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer". Correction: Event type corrected, docket text modified to correct filing. No further action is needed. (alf)
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Filing 23
ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 12/18/2025. (alf)
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Filing 22
SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Mandarin Matrix Limited, Mandarin Matrix Inc. Summons as to Yu Jayne Young. (Dizon-Maughan, Abigail)
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Filing 21
SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Mandarin Matrix Limited, Mandarin Matrix Inc. Summons as to Stacy Lyon. (Dizon-Maughan, Abigail)
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Filing 20
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 David Barlow on 12/17/25. (he)
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Filing 19
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 Defendants Karl Bowman, Utah State Board of Education. (Notice generated by Clerk's Office) Form due by 1/6/2026. (mh)
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Filing 18
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael K. Erickson on behalf of Karl Bowman, Utah State Board of Education (Erickson, Michael)
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Filing 17
NOTICE of Appearance by Beth J. Ranschau on behalf of Karl Bowman, Utah State Board of Education (Ranschau, Beth)
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Filing 16
Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer Response/Reply as to #1 Complaint,,,,,, filed by Defendants Karl Bowman, Utah State Board of Education. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Berger, Arthur) Modified on 12/18/2025 to correct event type (alf).
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Filing 15
NOTICE of Appearance by Arthur B. Berger on behalf of Karl Bowman, Utah State Board of Education (Berger, Arthur)
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Filing 14
Summons Issued Electronically as to Yu Jayne Young. 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. (mdj)
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Filing 13
Summons Issued Electronically as to Stacy Lyon. 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. (mdj)
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Filing 12
RECEIVED Consent/Reassignment Form from Plaintiffs Mandarin Matrix Inc, and Mandarin Matrix Limited. (mh)
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Filing 11
SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Mandarin Matrix Limited, Mandarin Matrix Inc. Summons as to Yu Jayne Young. (Dizon-Maughan, Abigail)
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Filing 10
SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Mandarin Matrix Limited, Mandarin Matrix Inc. Summons as to Stacy Lyon. (Dizon-Maughan, Abigail)
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Filing 9
SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Mandarin Matrix Limited, Mandarin Matrix Inc. Summons as to Karl Bowman. (Dizon-Maughan, Abigail)
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Filing 8
SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Mandarin Matrix Limited, Mandarin Matrix Inc. Summons as to Utah State Board of Education. (Dizon-Maughan, Abigail)
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Filing 7
Summons Issued Electronically as to Yu Jayne Young. 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. (mdj)
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Filing 6
Summons Issued Electronically as to Utah State Board of Education. 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. (mdj)
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Filing 5
Summons Issued Electronically as to Stacy Lyon. 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. (mdj)
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Filing 4
Summons Issued Electronically as to Karl Bowman. 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. (mdj)
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Filing 3
Report on the Filing of an action mailed to the Register of Copyrights Office. (mdj)
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Filing 2
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 E-file the Consent Form in the case. Notice emailed to Plaintiffs Mandarin Matrix Inc, Mandarin Matrix Limited. (Notice generated by Clerk's Office) Form due by 12/15/2025. (mdj)
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Judge David Barlow added. Case number will now read 2:25-cv-01067-DBB. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (mdj)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against Karl Bowman, Stacy Lyon, Utah State Board of Education, Yu Jayne Young (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5624126) filed by Mandarin Matrix Limited, Mandarin Matrix Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 Notice of Claim, #2 Exhibit 2 2024-25 Elementary and Secondary Chinese DLI Pricing, #3 Exhibit 3 April 11, 2025 Email from E. Chipman to K. Bowman and S. Lyon, #4 Exhibit 4 April 15, 2025 Email from K. Bowman to E. Chipman, #5 Exhibit 5 May 14, 2025 Message from S. Lyon to D. Tait, #6 Exhibit 6 June 4, 2025 Email from S. Lyon to K. Bowman, #7 Exhibit 7 July 21, 2025 Email from K. Richards to A. Roseman, #8 Exhibit 8 July 21, 2025 Email from A. Roseman to K. Richards, #9 Exhibit 9 July 21, 2025 Email from K. Richards to A. Roseman, #10 Exhibit 10 Emails, #11 Exhibit 11 July 30, 2025 Email from K. Bowman to K. Richards, #12 Exhibit 12 August 11, 2025 Emails, #13 Exhibit 13 Pretextual Request for Production, #14 Exhibit 14 Pretextual Request for Production Q&A #1, #15 Exhibit 15 August 22, 2025 Email from K. Richards to K. Bowman and S. Lyon, #16 Exhibit 16 Utah Business Entity Search, #17 Exhibit 17 August 28, 2025 Email from K. Richards to K. Bowman and S. Lyon, #18 Exhibit 18 ASD Board Meeting Documents, #19 Exhibit 19 September 17, 2025 Email from S. Lyon, #20 Exhibit 20 S. Lyon Freelance Contract 2023, #21 Exhibit 21 E. Chipman Consultancy Contract, #22 Exhibit 22 Email from O. Young to MMX Support, #23 Exhibit 23 June 30, 2025 Email, #24 Civil Cover Sheet) (Dizon-Maughan, Abigail)
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