Al-Bustani v. Alger et al
| Al-Hareth Al-Albustani and Al-Hareth Al-Bustani |
| Kay Stone, Sean B Alger, Steve Outtrim, Alicia Taylor, S.B. Alger Studio Productions LLC, Evan Watson, Harrison Lindley, Clyde Lewis, Alpha Media LLC, Ashlea Stinnett, Kristie Williams, Invoke, LLC, Dean Reiner, Sloan Bella, Change.org, SB Alger Studio Productions LLC, Invoke LLC, Jane and John Does 1-10, Louis Clyde Holder, James Maiden, Gen Media Partners LLC doing business as G Networks, G Networks LLC and Sun Audio Networks LLC |
| 3:2022cv05238 |
| April 11, 2022 |
| US District Court for the Western District of Washington |
| James L Robart |
| Copyright |
| 17 U.S.C. § 501 Copyright Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 119
ORDER: As reasonable expenses for Mr. Holder's above-described discovery violations, the court AWARDS Mr. Al-Bustani the amount of $2,000.00 in monetary sanctions against Mr. Holder, which Mr. Holder shall pay no later than 11/21/2023. Mr. Holder shall provide full and complete responses to Mr. Al-Bustani's three outstanding sets of discovery no later than 11/7/2023. The failure to fully and timely comply may result in case-dispositive sanctions against Mr. Holder, specifically the entry of default in Mr. Al-Bustani's favor. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (SS) (cc: Louis Holder)
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Filing 118
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge James L. Robart - Dep Clerk: Ashleigh Drecktrah; Pla Counsel: Susan Ford; CR: Nickie Drury; Telephone Conference held on 10/31/2023. Plaintiffs counsel present on the call; Defendant Louis Holder not present on the call. The court hears from Plaintiff's counsel re: the issues contained in Plaintiff's Letter (Dkt. #117 ). The court imposes sanctions as stated on the record, and further orders Defendant Holder to provide full responses by 11/7/2023. The court grants Plaintiff leave to renew his request for case-dispositive sanctions and default. (AD) cc: Defendant Holder via email ad hoc
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Filing 117
LETTER from Susan Ford filed by Al-Hareth Al-Bustani (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 116
MINUTE ORDER: In lieu of filing formal briefing, Mr. Al-Bustani and Mr. Holder shall file letters setting forth their respective positions concerning Mr. Holder's compliance with the court's order no later than Friday, October 27, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. Mr. Al-Bustani and Mr. Holder shall appear at a telephonic hearing on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 12:30 P.M before Judge James L. Robart. Authorized by Judge James L. Robart. (SS) (cc: Louis Holder via USPS)
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Filing 115
ORDER: The court GRANTS in part Mr. Al-Bustani's motion for attorney's fees (Dkt. #111 ) and AWARDS Mr. Al-Bustani's counsel $4,492.00. The Alger Defendants and Mr. Holder are ORDERED to remit payment to Mr. Al-Bustani's counsel in the amount of $2,246.00 each. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (KRA) (cc: Defendant Holder via US mail)
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Filing 114
REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani, TO RESPONSE to #111 MOTION for Attorney Fees (Attachments: #1 Declaration)(Ford, Susan)
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Filing 113
RESPONSE, by Defendant Sloan Bella, to #111 MOTION for Attorney Fees . (Bella, Sloan)
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Filing 112
REPLY, filed by Defendant Sean B Alger, TO RESPONSE to #111 MOTION for Attorney Fees (Hayton, Thomas)
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Filing 111
MOTION for Attorney Fees , filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Declaration in Support, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Declaration, #3 Proposed Order) Noting Date 10/20/2023, (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 110
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge James L. Robart - Dep Clerk: Ashleigh Drecktrah; Pla Counsel: Susan Ford; Def Counsel: Alger Defendants: Thomas Hayton; Louis Holder (pro se); CR: Marci Chatelain; Telephonic Status Conference held on 9/22/2023. The court hears from counsel for Plaintiff, counsel for the Alger Defendants, and Mr. Holder re: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel (Dkt. #105 ). As stated on the record, the court orders as follows: The Alger Defendants and Mr. Holder have not objected to requests for discovery and have waived objections. The court ORDERS the Alger Defendants and Mr. Holder to respond to Plaintiff's discovery requests by 10/6/2023. Plaintiff is awarded attorney's fees incurred for filing the motion to compel, and the fee award will be split evenly between the Alger defendants (50% share) and Mr. Holder (50% share). (AD) cc: Defendant Louis Holder via US mail
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Filing 109
RESPONSE, by Defendant Sean B Alger, to #105 MOTION to Compel . (Hayton, Thomas) Modified to strike as duplicative of dkt #108 on 9/22/2023 (SS).
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Filing 108
Supplemental RESPONSE, by Defendant Sean B Alger, to #107 #105 MOTION to Compel. (Hayton, Thomas) Modified title and linkage on 9/22/2023 (SS). Modified on 9/22/2023 (SS).
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Filing 107
RESPONSE, by Defendant Sean B Alger, to #105 MOTION to Compel . (Hayton, Thomas)
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Filing 106
MINUTE ORDER re #105 MOTION to Compel. Defendants shall file letters responding to Mr. Al-Bustani's motion by no later than 9/18/2023. Mr. Al-Bustani, the Alger Defendants, and Mr. Holder shall appear at a telephonic hearing on Friday, September 22, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Failure to appear at this hearing may result in sanctions. Authorized by Judge James L. Robart. (SS) (cc: Louis Holder via USPS)
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Filing 105
MOTION to Compel , filed by All Plaintiffs. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Supplement, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 2) Noting Date 9/22/2023, (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 104
NOTICE of Change of Address/Change of Name of Attorney Susan L Ford. Filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani. (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 103
ORDER granting Defendant's #97 Motion to Dismiss. Mr. Al-Bustani's claim for vicarious copyright infringement against Defendant Gen Media LLC is DISMISSED with prejudice and without leave to amend. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH) (cc: Defendant Holder via US mail)
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Party G Networks LLC terminated per #103 Order, and per the direction of chambers. (LH)
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Filing 102
PRAECIPE re #101 Reply to Response to #97 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint by Defendant Gen Media Partners LLC (Attachments: #1 Corrected Reply)(Morrison, James) Modified to add linkage on 4/24/2023 (LH).
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Filing 101
REPLY, filed by Defendant Gen Media Partners LLC, TO RESPONSE to #97 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint (Morrison, James)
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Filing 100
RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani, to #97 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint. Oral Argument Requested. (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 99
MINUTE ORDER: The court DENIES Mr. Al-Bustani's motion for extension of time (Dkt. #98 ). Mr. Al-Bustani must file a response to Gen Media's motion to dismiss his second amended complaint by no later than Monday, April 17, 2023. Authorized by Judge James L. Robart. (LH) (cc: Defendant Holder via US mail)
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Filing 98
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time re #97 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint , filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 4/11/2023, (Ford, Susan) Modified title on 4/12/2023 (LH).
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Filing 97
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint, filed by Defendant Gen Media Partners LLC. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 4/21/2023, (Morrison, James)
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Filing 96
ORDER granting Defendant's #95 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time. Gen Media Partners LLC's deadline to answer, move, or otherwise plead in response to Plaintiffs Second Amended Complaint is 3/24/2023. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH) Modified on 3/3/2023 - cc: Defendant Holder via US mail (LH).
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Filing 95
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #94 Amended Complaint, , filed by Defendant Gen Media Partners LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 3/2/2023, (Morrison, James)
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Filing 94
Second AMENDED COMPLAINT for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief and Damages for Copyright Infringement, Vicarious Copyright Infringement; Violation of WA Personality Rights Act; Invasion of Privacy; Intentional Infliction of Emotional Outrage; Negl. Infliction of Emotional Distress against defendant(s) Al-Hareth Al-Bustani with JURY DEMAND, filed by Al-Hareth Al-Bustani.(Ford, Susan)
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Filing 93
Amended STATUS REPORT - JOINT STATUS REPORT by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 92
MINUTE ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE AND RELATED DATES by Judge James L. Robart; Length of Trial: *5 days*. Jury Trial is set for 6/10/2024 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 14106 before Judge James L. Robart. Joinder of Parties due by 5/9/2023, Amended Pleadings due by 12/13/2023, Expert Witness Disclosure/Reports under FRCP 26(a)(2) due by 12/13/2023, Motions due by 1/12/2024, Discovery completed by 2/12/2024, Dispositive motions due by 3/12/2024, Attorney settlement conference to be held by 4/11/2024, Motions in Limine due by 4/29/2024, Pretrial Order due by 5/20/2024, Deposition Designations due by 5/20/2024, Pretrial Conference set for 5/28/2024 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 14106 before Judge James L. Robart. Trial briefs to be submitted by 6/3/2024, Proposed voir dire/jury instructions due by 6/3/2024. (AD) cc: Defendant Louis Clyde Holder via US mail
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Filing 91
ORDER: The court GRANTS in part Gen Media's motion to dismiss (Dkt. #79 ) and DENIES Mr. Al-Bustani's second motion to amend (Dkt. # 84) as moot. Mr. Al-Bustani may file a second amended complaint in conformity with this order no later than 2/17/2023. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH) (cc: Defendant Holder via US mail)
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Filing 90
Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Defendant James Maiden. (AD)
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Filing 89
MOTION for Default against James Maiden,, filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 2/3/2023, (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 88
REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani, TO RESPONSE to #84 Second MOTION to Amend #44 Amended Complaint,, (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 87
RESPONSE, by Defendant Gen Media Partners LLC, to #84 Second MOTION to Amend #44 Amended Complaint,,. (Morrison, James)
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Filing 86
REPLY, filed by Defendant Gen Media Partners LLC, TO RESPONSE to #79 MOTION to Dismiss (Morrison, James)
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Filing 85
ORDER: The court DISCHARGES its order to show cause (Dkt. #80 ), and DISMISSES Steve Outtrim, Ashlea Stinnett, Evan Watson, and Harrison Lindley without prejudice. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH) (cc: Defendant Holder via US mail)
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Filing 84
Second MOTION to Amend #44 Amended Complaint,,, filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 1/27/2023, (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 83
RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani, to #79 MOTION to Dismiss . (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 82
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani re: #80 Order to Show Cause, (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 81
AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on James Maiden on 11/3/2022, filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani. (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 80
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The court ORDERS Plaintiff to SHOW CAUSE by no later than 1/9/2023, why Defendants Steven Outtrim, Ashlea Stinnett, James Maiden, Evan Watson, and Harrison Lindley should not be dismissed from this action for failure to comply with Rule 4(m). Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH)
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Filing 79
MOTION to Dismiss , filed by Defendant Gen Media Partners LLC. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A and B, #2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 1/13/2023, (Morrison, James)
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NOTICE of Docket Text Modification re #78 Reply. Revised entry to indicate this is a reply to a Minute Order. (LH)
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Filing 78
REPLY, filed by Defendant Sloan Bella, to #77 Minute Order. RESPONSE to #64 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #44 Amended Complaint, (Bella, Sloan) Modified title on 12/16/2022 (LH)
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Filing 77
MINUTE ORDER: The court DIRECTS pro se Defendants Bella Sloan and Louis Clyde Holder to file any objections or proposed modifications to the Joint Status Report ("JSR") filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani and Defendants Gen Media Partners LLC, Sean B. Alger, and S.B. Alger Studio Productions LLC (see JSR) no later than December 30, 2022. Authorized by Judge James L. Robart. (LH) (cc: Defendant Bella and Holder via US mail) Modified to correct mail recipient list on 12/15/2022 (LH).
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Filing 76
JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. Estimated Trial Days: 10. (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 75
ANSWER to Plaintiff's #44 Amended Complaint by Louis Clyde Holder. (SS) (Updated Defendant's address on docket)
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Filing 74
ORDER granting Defendant's #64 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #44 Amended Complaint. Gen Media Partners LLC answer is now due 12/16/2022. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (SS)
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Filing 73
REPLY, filed by Defendant Sloan Bella, TO RESPONSE to #45 MOTION to Dismiss (Bella, Sloan)
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Filing 72
MINUTE ORDER: In light of Defendant Sloan Bella's 11/21/2022 filing (see Response (Dkt. #71 )), the court clarifies that it has not dismissed Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani's case against her. The court has only dismissed Mr. Al-Bustani's WPRA claim against her. Mr. Al-Bustani may continue to litigate his remaining claims against Ms. Bella. Authorized by Judge James L. Robart. (SS)
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Filing 71
RESPONSE re #70 Order by Defendant Sloan Bella (Bella, Sloan) Modified to add linkage on 11/22/2022 (LH).
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Filing 70
ORDER granting in part and denying in part Defendant's #45 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH)
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NOTICE of Docket Text Modification re Dkt. #68 : This entry has been revised as a Notice to the Court, per the direction of chambers. (LH)
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Filing 69
ORDER denying Plaintiff's #58 #59 Motions for Default against Defendants Alger Studio and Mr. Alger. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH)
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Filing 68
NOTICE to the Court RESPONSE by Defendant Sloan Bella (Bella, Sloan) Modified title on 11/18/2022 (LH).
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Filing 67
Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Defendant Clyde Lewis. (AD)
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Filing 66
ANSWER to #1 Complaint; First Amended by Sean B Alger and SB Alger Studio Productions LLC.(Hayton, Thomas) Modified filers and linkage on 11/17/2022 (SR). Modified on 11/17/2022 (SR).
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Filing 65
ANSWER to #1 Complaint; by Sean B Alger and SB Alger Studio Productions LLC.(Hayton, Thomas) Modified filers and linkage on 11/17/2022 (SR).
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Filing 64
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #44 Amended Complaint, , filed by Defendant Gen Media Partners LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 11/15/2022, (Morrison, James) Modified title on 11/16/2022 (LH).
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Filing 63
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Other Affiliate Kevin Garrity, Other Affiliate McGavren Investment Holdings Inc., Other Affiliate Friedland Capital LLC, Other Affiliate Gresham Media Group Inc., Other Affiliate William J. McEntee III, Other Affiliate Warren Friedland for Gen Media Partners LLC. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Gen Media Partners LLC (Morrison, James)
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Filing 62
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Bryan C Taylor on behalf of Defendant Gen Media Partners LLC. (Taylor, Bryan)
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Filing 61
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney James Raymond Morrison on behalf of Defendant Gen Media Partners LLC. (Morrison, James)
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Filing 60
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to party(s) Kristie Williams, Invoke LLC (an Oregon limited liability company) and Dean Reiner, filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani. (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 59
MOTION for Default against Sean B. Alger,, filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order re entry of default) Noting Date 11/14/2022, (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 58
MOTION for Default against S.B. Alger Studio Productions LLC,, filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order on Motion to Enter Default) Noting Date 11/9/2022, (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 57
MOTION for Default against Louis Clyde Holder, a.k.a. Clyde Lewis,, filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order on Motion to Enter Default) Noting Date 11/8/2022, (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 56
AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on GEN MEDIA PARTNERS LLC on 10/27/2022, filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani. (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 55
REPLY, filed by Defendant Sloan Bella, TO RESPONSE to #12 #45 MOTION to Dismiss Party (Bella, Sloan) Modified linkage on 11/1/2022 (SS).
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Filing 54
Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Gen Media Partners LLC, James Maiden (Attachments: #1 Summons)(LH)
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Filing 53
PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS re #44 Amended Complaint, by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani (Attachments: #1 Summons GEN MEDIA PARTNERS LLC, #2 Summons JAMES MAIDEN)(Ford, Susan)
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Filing 52
RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani, to #45 MOTION to Dismiss. (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 51
ORDER granting Plaintiff's #49 Motion for Extension of Time re Pretrial Deadlines. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is now 11/18/2022, Initial Disclosure Deadline is now 12/2/2022, Joint Status Report is now due by 12/9/2022. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH)
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Filing 50
DECLARATION of Susan Ford filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani re #49 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time re Pretrial Deadlines (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 49
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time re Pretrial Deadlines, filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Bustani. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 10/7/2022, (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 48
ORDER re Defendants' #47 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants Kristie Williams, Dean Reiner and Invoke, LLC may file their response to the Amended Complaint by 10/21/2022. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH)
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Filing 47
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint, filed by Defendants Invoke LLC, Dean Reiner, Kristie Williams. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 10/4/2022, (Wilker, Steven)
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Filing 46
RESPONSE by Defendant Sloan Bella (Bella, Sloan)
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Noting Date Reset to 10/21/2022 re Dkt. #45 , which has been re-named as Defendant Bella's MOTION to Dismiss. (LH)
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Filing 45
MOTION to Dismiss, filed by Defendant Sloan Bella. CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re #38 MOTION to Amend #1 Complaint,, Noting Date 10/21/2022 9/27/2022, (Bella, Sloan) Modified on 9/28/2022 (LH).
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Filing 44
AMENDED COMPLAINT for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief and Damages for Copyright Infringement, Vicarious Copyright Infringement; Violation of WA Personality Rights Act; Invasion of Privacy; Intentional Infliction of Emotional Outrage; Negl. Infliction of Emotional Distress against defendant(s) Al-Hareth Al-Bustani with JURY DEMAND, filed by Al-Hareth Al-Bustani.(Ford, Susan)
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Filing 43
ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT by Judge James L. Robart. Joint Status Report due by 10/25/2022, FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 10/4/2022, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 10/18/2022. (AD)
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Filing 42
ORDER granting Plaintiff's #38 Motion to Amend the Complaint. The court DIRECTS the clerk to correct the caption to reflect the proper spelling of Mr. Al-Bustani's name. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH)
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Filing 41
ORDER: The court DISMISSES Steve Outtrim, Evan Watson, and Harrison Lindley from this action. Mr. Al-Bustani's claims against these Defendants are dismissed without prejudice. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH)
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Filing 40
REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Albustani, TO RESPONSE to #38 MOTION to Amend #1 Complaint,, (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 39
RESPONSE, by Defendant Sloan Bella, to #38 MOTION to Amend #1 Complaint,,. (Bella, Sloan)
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Filing 38
MOTION to Amend #1 Complaint,,, filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Albustani. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint) Noting Date 9/16/2022, (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 37
ORDER granting Defendants' #36 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants Kristie Williams, Dean Reiner and Invoke, LLC may file their response to the Complaint by 9/12/2022, or 21 days following the filing of an amended complaint, whichever is later. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (SB)
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Filing 36
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint, filed by Defendants Invoke LLC, Dean Reiner, Kristie Williams. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 8/11/2022, (Wilker, Steven)
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Filing 35
ORDER granting in part and denying in part Defendant Bella's #12 Motion to Dismiss Party. If Mr. Albustani wishes to amend his WPRA claim, he must submit an amended complaint by 8/30/2022. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH)
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***Motion at dkt. #34 terminated and turned into Defendant's Reply re #12 MOTION to Dismiss Party, per the direction of chambers. (LH)
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Filing 34
REPLY to Response to CROSS MOTION re #12 MOTION to Dismiss Party, filed by Defendant Sloan Bella. Noting Date 8/4/2020, (Bella, Sloan) Modified title on 8/5/2022 (LH).
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Filing 33
NOTICE: Defendant Sloan Bella has registered to electronically file and receive electronic service in this case. (JF)
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Filing 32
RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Albustani, to #12 MOTION to Dismiss Party. Oral Argument Requested. (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 31
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to party(s) Alicia Taylor, filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Albustani. (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 30
ORDER: The court DISCHARGES its order to show cause (Dkt. #17 ); DISMISSES Jane and John Does 1-10; and ORDERS Mr. Albustani to provide proof of service for the remaining un-served Defendants within forty-five (45) days of the date of this order. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH) (cc: Defendant Bella via US mail)
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Filing 29
PRAECIPE to attach document (Corrected document) Response to Order to Show Cause re #17 Order to Show Cause, #27 Response to Order to Show Cause by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Albustani (Attachments: #1 Response to Order to Show Cause (with corrected Certificate of Service))(Ford, Susan)
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Filing 28
DECLARATION of Carol Kregear re #17 Order to Show Cause, #27 Response to Order to Show Cause by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Albustani (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 27
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Albustani re: #17 Order to Show Cause, (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 26
SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Complaint returned executed upon defendant Sloan Bella on 7/2/2022 6/15/2022 (Ford, Susan) Modified service date on 7/18/2022 (LH).
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Filing 25
SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Complaint returned executed upon defendant Sean B Alger on 6/17/2022 (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 24
SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Complaint returned executed upon defendant SB Alger Studio Productions LLC on 6/17/2022 (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 23
SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Complaint returned executed upon defendant Clyde Lewis on 7/10/2022 (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 22
SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Complaint returned executed upon defendant Kristie Williams on 6/20/2022 (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 21
SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Complaint returned executed upon defendant Invoke LLC on 6/20/2022 (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 20
SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Complaint returned executed upon defendant Dean Reiner on 6/20/2022 (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 19
SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Complaint returned executed upon defendant Change.org on 6/16/2022 (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 18
SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Complaint returned executed upon defendant Alicia Taylor on 6/17/2022 (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 17
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge James L. Robart. The court ORDERS Plaintiff to SHOW CAUSE within ten (10) days of the date of this order why Defendants Steve Outtrim, Evan Watson, Harrison Lindley, Clyde Lewis, Kay Stone, and Jane and John Does 1-10 should not be dismissed for failure to comply with Rule 4(m). (AD) Modified on 7/13/2022 cc: Deft. Bella via US mail (AD).
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Noting Date Set for 8/5/2022 re #12 MOTION to Dismiss Party. At the direction of chambers, turned Defendant Bella's Answer into a Motion to Dismiss. Assigned noting date per LCR 7(d)(3). (LH) (cc: Copy of NEF to Defendant Bella via US mail)
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Filing 16
ORDER granting Defendants' #14 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. Defendants Kristie Williams, Dean Reiner and Invoke, LLCs answer is due by 8/12/2022. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH)
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Filing 15
PRAECIPE to attach document re #13 Notice of Appearance by Defendants Invoke LLC, Dean Reiner, Kristie Williams (Wilker, Steven)
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NOTICE REGARDING LACK OF PROPER SIGNATURE. The filings at dkt. #13 (Notice of Appearance) and dkt. #14 (Motion for Extension of Time) were improperly signed by Parna Mehrbani. As such, attorney Mehrbani was not added to the case and will not receive future notices until corrected. Signatures must be in accordance with FRCP 11 and LCR 83.2(a) and must comply with #ECF Filing Procedures. Please file corrected signature page using Praecipe to Attach event and link to original filing. (LH) (cc: attorney Mehrbani via ECF ad hoc)
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Attorney Parna A Mehrbani added for Invoke LLC, Dean Reiner, and Kristie Williams per #15 Praecipe to Attach Document, #13 Notice of Appearance. (LH)
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Filing 14
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Enter Appearance, filed by Defendants Invoke LLC, Dean Reiner, Kristie Williams. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 7/11/2022, (Wilker, Steven)
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Filing 13
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Steven M Wilker on behalf of Defendants Invoke LLC, Dean Reiner, Kristie Williams. (Wilker, Steven)
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Filing 12
MOTION to Dismiss Party ANSWER to re #1 Complaint, by Sloan Bella.(MW) Noted by Clerk for 8/5/2022. Modified to turn into motion on 7/13/2022 (LH).
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Attorney Thomas W Hayton added for Sean B Alger added, per #11 Notice of Appearance (LH)
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Filing 11
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Thomas W Hayton on behalf of Defendant SB Alger Studio Productions LLC. (Hayton, Thomas)
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Filing 10
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to party(s) Change.org (a Delaware public benefit corporation), filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Albustani. (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 9
Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Clyde Lewis (LH)
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Filing 8
PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Albustani (Attachments: #1 Summons defendant Clyde Lewis aka Louis Clyde Holder)(Ford, Susan)
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Filing 7
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Timothy J Billick on behalf of Defendant Alicia Taylor. (Billick, Timothy)
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Filing 6
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to party(s) Alpha Media LLC (a Delaware limited liability company), filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Albustani. (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 5
Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Sean B Alger, Alpha Media LLC, Sloan Bella, Change.org, Invoke LLC, Clyde Lewis, Harrison Lindley, Steve Outtrim, Dean Reiner, SB Alger Studio Productions LLC, Kay Stone, Alicia Taylor, Evan Watson, Kristie Williams (LH)
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Filing 4
PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS re #1 Complaint, by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Albustani (Attachments: #1 Summons ALGER, Sean B., #2 Summons Alpha Media LLC, #3 Summons BELLA, Sloan, #4 Summons Change.org, #5 Summons Invoke, LLC, #6 Summons LEWIS, Clyde, #7 Summons LINDLEY, Harrison, #8 Summons OUTTRIM, Steve, #9 Summons REINER, Dean, #10 Summons S.B. Alger Studio Productions LLC, #11 Summons STONE, Kay, #12 Summons TAYLOR, Alicia, #13 Summons WATSON, Evan, #14 Summons WILLIAMS, Kristie)(Ford, Susan)
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Filing 3
Notice of Filing Deficiency re #1 Complaint. ***Action Required*** Copyright/Patent/Trademark Forms Omitted.See attached letter for more information and instructions. (AMD)
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Judge James L. Robart added. (AMD)
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Filing 2
CIVIL COVER SHEET re #1 Complaint, ; filed by Plaintiff Al-Hareth Al-Albustani. (Ford, Susan)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE AND DECLARATORY RELIEF AND DAMAGES against All Defendants with JURY DEMAND (Receipt # AWAWDC-7510857) Attorney Susan L Ford added to party Al-Hareth Al-Albustani(pty:pla), filed by Al-Hareth Al-Albustani. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Ford, Susan) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/3/2022: #2 Report on Copyrights (AO Form 121)) (LH).
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