| Court: | ord |
| Docket #: | 3:17-cv-00158 |
| Case Name: | ME2 Productions, Inc. et al v. Sheldon |
| PACER case #: | 130338 |
| Date filed: | 2017-01-28 |
| Date of last filing: | 2017-09-21 |
| Assigned to: | Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman |
| Case Cause: | 17:101 Copyright Infringement |
| Nature of Suit: | 820 Copyright |
| Jury Demand: | Both |
| Jurisdiction: | Federal Question |
| Represented Party | Attorney & Contact Info |
| ME2 Productions, Inc. Plaintiff |
Carl D. Crowell |
| Cell Film Holdings, LLC Plaintiff |
Carl D. Crowell |
| Doe-24.21.195.166 Defendant TERMINATED: 04/15/2017 |
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| William Patrick Sheldon Defendant formerly known asDoe-24.21.195.166 |
Lake James H. Perriguey |
| William Patrick Sheldon Counter Claimant |
Lake James H. Perriguey |
| ME2 Productions, Inc. Counter Defendant |
Carl D. Crowell |
| Cell Film Holdings, LLC Counter Defendant |
Carl D. Crowell |
| Date Filed | Document # | Attachment # | Short Description | Long Description | Upload date | SHA1 hash |
| 2017-01-28 | 1 | 0 | Complaint | Complaint. Filing fee in the amount of $400 collected. Agency Tracking ID: 0979-4886009 Filer is subject to the requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1. Jury Trial Requested: Yes. Included copyrights: PA 1-998-057--Mechanic: Resurrection--ME2 Productions, Inc.. Filed by ME2 Productions, Inc. against Doe-24.21.195.166 (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Civil Cover Sheet). (Crowell, Carl) | ||
| 2017-01-28 | 2 | 0 | Corporate Disclosure Statement | Corporate Disclosure Statement . Filed by ME2 Productions, Inc.. (Crowell, Carl) | ||
| 2017-01-30 | 3 | 0 | Discovery order | Notice of Case Assignment to Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman and Case Management Order for Peer-to-Peer Copyright Infringement Case. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (sss) | ||
| 2017-01-30 | 4 | 0 | Copyright Report | Copyright Report: This report is being submitted pursuant to 17 U.S.C. section 508(a), which states: Within one month after the filing of any action under this title, the clerks of the courts of the United States shall send written notification to the Register of Copyrights setting forth, as far as is shown by the papers filed in the court, the names and addresses of the parties and the title, author, and registration number of each work involved in the action. (sss) | ||
| 2017-04-15 | 5 | 0 | Amended Complaint | First Amended Complaint . Filed by ME2 Productions, Inc., Cell Film Holdings, LLC against William Patrick Sheldon (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Proposed Summons). (Crowell, Carl) | ||
| 2017-04-17 | 6 | 0 | Summons Issued | Summons Issued Electronically as to William Patrick Sheldon. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. (sss) | ||
| 2017-05-03 | 7 | 0 | Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel | Order Appointing Lake James H. Perriguey for William Patrick Sheldon as Pro Bono Counsel (Specific Purpose Appointment). If representation is accepted, counsel is to file the attached Notice of Completion of Pro Bono Appointment upon completion of the specific purpose of advising and assisting William Patrick Sheldon for three hours in this case. Counsel is to file the attached response form if representation is accepted, if a conflict of interest exists, or if termination of the appointment is requested for a reason other than a conflict of interest by 5/17/2017. Signed on 5/3/2017 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (Attachments: # (1) Notice of Completion, # (2) Amended Complaint) (gw) | ||
| 2017-05-03 | 8 | 0 | Clerks Notice of Mailing | Clerk's Notice of Mailing to William Patrick Sheldon of docket sheet and Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel [7]. (gw) | ||
| 2017-05-04 | 9 | 0 | Summons/Service Return | Return of Service Executed as to William Patrick Sheldon served on 4/21/2017, answer due on 5/12/2017. (Crowell, Carl) | ||
| 2017-05-13 | 12 | 0 | Answer to Amended Complaint | Answer to [5] Amended Complaint with Jury Demand , Counterclaim All Plaintiffs. Filed by William Patrick Sheldon. (Perriguey, Lake James) | ||
| 2017-05-15 | 13 | 0 | Pro Bono Appointment Response Form | Pro Bono Appointment Response. Representation is accepted as specified in the Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel. Filed by William Patrick Sheldon. (Related document(s): Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel,, [7].) (Perriguey, Lake James) | ||
| 2017-05-15 | 14 | 0 | Order | ORDER. The Clerk is directed to strike Pro Bono Appointment Response Form [10] and Pro Bono Appointment Response Form [11], as they were filed in error. Ordered on 5/15/2017 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) | ||
| 2017-05-17 | 15 | 0 | Scheduling | SCHEDULING ORDER: Setting a Rule 16 Conference for Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 3:30 PM by telephone. The parties shall call into the court's conference line (phone number to be provided via separate e-mail) five minutes before the scheduled conference time. The court will join the conference call at the appointed time. Local Rules 16-2(b) and 26-1 require that counsel confer before the conference. At the conference, counsel should be prepared to discuss the status of the case, relevant dates and deadlines, and any other significant issues. If the parties plan to present a proposed schedule, they should e-mail the schedule to giselle_williams@ord.uscourts.gov, by noon the day before the conference. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) | ||
| 2017-05-24 | 16 | 0 | Notice of Completion of Pro Bono Appointment | Notice of Completion of Pro Bono Appointment . Filed by William Patrick Sheldon. (Related document(s): Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel,, [7].) (Perriguey, Lake James) | ||
| 2017-05-24 | 17 | 0 | Order | ORDER regarding Scheduling Order [15]. At the request of defense counsel, the Rule 16 conference set for May 24, 2017 at 3:30 PM will take place in Courtroom 9B rather than solely by telephone. Plaintiffs' counsel may participate by telephone. Signed on 5/24/2017 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) | ||
| 2017-05-24 | 18 | 0 | Rule 16 Conference | MINUTES of Proceedings: Rule 16 Conference held on 5/24/2017. ORDER SETTING the following case management schedule: Parties are to amend pleadings or add any additional parties or claims by 7/10/2017. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 7/24/2017. Discovery is to be completed by 8/22/2017. Initial expert reports due 9/21/2017. Rebuttal expert reports due 10/23/2017. Expert Discovery to be completed by 10/23/2017. Dispositive Motions are due by 11/20/2017. Consents to Magistrate, if any, are to be filed by 11/20/2017. ORDER striking Pretrial Order deadline. The parties are advised that a telephone conference must be scheduled with Judge Beckerman before any discovery motion is filed. Carl D. Crowell present (by telephone) as counsel for plaintiffs. Lake James H. Perriguey present as counsel for defendant. Tape No.: FTR-9B. Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman presiding. (gw) | ||
| 2017-05-28 | 19 | 0 | Motion to Dismiss | Motion to Dismiss - FRCP 41(a)(2). Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Crowell, Carl) | 2017-05-28 23:06:54 | e214e6a9947a73c5593883c3dc49c2d49d637c36 |
| 2017-06-11 | 20 | 0 | Response to Motion | Response in Opposiition to Plaintiffs' to Motion to Dismiss - FRCP 41(a)(2)[19]. Filed by William Patrick Sheldon. (Perriguey, Lake James) | ||
| 2017-06-11 | 21 | 0 | Declaration | Declaration of Donna Violette in Support of Defendant's Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss. Filed by William Patrick Sheldon. (Related document(s): Response to Motion[20].) (Perriguey, Lake James) | ||
| 2017-06-11 | 22 | 0 | Declaration | Declaration of William Sheldon in Support of Defendant's Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss. Filed by William Patrick Sheldon. (Related document(s): Response to Motion[20].) (Perriguey, Lake James) | ||
| 2017-06-11 | 23 | 0 | Declaration | Declaration of Lake Perriguey in Support of Defendant's Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss. Filed by William Patrick Sheldon. (Related document(s): Response to Motion[20].) (Perriguey, Lake James) | ||
| 2017-06-14 | 24 | 0 | Corporate Disclosure Statement | Corporate Disclosure Statement . Filed by Cell Film Holdings, LLC. (Crowell, Carl) | ||
| 2017-06-26 | 25 | 0 | Reply to Motion | Reply to Motion to Dismiss - FRCP 41(a)(2)[19]. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Crowell, Carl) | ||
| 2017-06-26 | 26 | 0 | Declaration | Declaration of Counsel. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Related document(s): Motion to Dismiss[19], Reply to Motion[25].) (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Exhibit 3, # (4) Exhibit 4, # (5) Exhibit 5, # (6) Exhibit 6) (Crowell, Carl) | ||
| 2017-07-06 | 27 | 0 | Motion for Leave | Unopposed Motion for Leave Motion for Leave to File SurReply. Filed by William Patrick Sheldon. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Document Proposed Sur Reply) (Perriguey, Lake James) | ||
| 2017-07-07 | 28 | 0 | Order on motion for Leave | ORDER: Granting Unopposed Motion For Leave Of Court To File A Sur Reply To Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss Without Prejudice [19][27]. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (pg) | ||
| 2017-07-10 | 29 | 0 | Sur-Reply to Motion | Sur-Reply to Unopposed Motion for Leave Motion for Leave to File SurReply[27], Response to Motion[20], Motion to Dismiss - FRCP 41(a)(2)[19], Reply to Motion[25]. Filed by William Patrick Sheldon. (Perriguey, Lake James) | 2017-09-21 19:34:10 | c31c47298fe79365474b21a29c87191aeffdb9bf |
| 2017-07-13 | 30 | 0 | Scheduling | SCHEDULING ORDER regarding Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss - FRCP 41(a)(2) [19]. Motion is taken under advisement as of 7/10/2017. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) | ||
| 2017-07-27 | 31 | 0 | Motion for Reimbursement of Out of Pocket Expenses (Pro Bono) | Motion for Reimbursement of Out of Pocket Expenses (Pro Bono) . Filed by William Patrick Sheldon. (Perriguey, Lake James) | ||
| 2017-07-27 | 32 | 0 | Joint ADR Report | Joint ADR Report . Filed by All Plaintiffs.(Crowell, Carl) | ||
| 2017-08-01 | 33 | 0 | Scheduling | ORDER granting the parties' e-mailed request to extend deadlines by 45 days as follows: Discovery is to be completed by 10/6/2017. Initial expert reports are due by 11/6/2017. Rebuttal expert reports are due by 12/7/2017. Expert Discovery to be completed by 12/7/2017. Dispositive Motions are due by 1/4/2018. Consents to Magistrate, if any, are to be filed by 1/4/2018. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) | ||
| 2017-08-15 | 34 | 0 | Order on Motion for Reimbursement of Out of Pocket Expenses (Pro Bono) | ORDER: Granting Motion for Reimbursement of Out of Pocket Expenses (Pro Bono) [31]. Out-of-Pocket Expenses to be Reimbursed in the Amount of: $358.10. Signed on 8/15/2017 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) | ||
| 2017-08-31 | 35 | 0 | Order | ORDER: Granting the parties' e-mailed request to vacate the discovery schedule as outlined in Order [33] and staying further discovery until a final ruling on Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss [19]. Ordered on 8/31/2017 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) | ||
| 2017-09-21 | 36 | 0 | Findings & Recommendation | FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION. The district judge should GRANT Plaintiffs' Motion for Voluntary Dismissal (ECF No. [19]), without prejudice, conditioned on the payment of Sheldon's reasonable costs and attorney's fees incurred to defend this action. Objections to the Findings and Recommendation are due by 10/5/2017. Signed on 9/21/2017 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) | ||
| 2017-09-21 | 37 | 0 | Findings & Recommendation Referred | Order referring Findings and Recommendation [36] and Motion to Dismiss - FRCP 41(a)(2) [19], to Judge Simon. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) | ||
| 2017-09-21 | 38 | 0 | Notice | Notice re Findings & Recommendation Referred[37] Non-Opposition Filed by William Patrick Sheldon. (Related document(s): Findings & Recommendation Referred[37].) (Perriguey, Lake James) |