Disney Federal District Court Decisions

Environmental World Watch, Inc. et al v. The Walt Disney Company et al

Filed: February 24, 2014 as 2:2009cv04045
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Walt Disney Enterprises, Inc., The Walt Disney Company, Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., DOES
Plaintiff: William McCall, Robin McCall, Robert Hill, Jackson Dennis, Environmental World Watch, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Environmental Matters

MINUTES (In Chambers) by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 27, 2014, counsel for plaintiff Environmental World Watch is ordered to show cause why counsel should not be sanctioned for his failure to appear at the settlement conference in this action on February 20, 2014. (ch)

Disney Enterprises Inc v. Phase 4 Films Inc et al

Filed: January 17, 2014 as 2:2013cv09401
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Phase 4 Films (USA) LLC, Does, Phase 4 Films Inc
Plaintiff: Disney Enterprises Inc
Nature of Suit: Trademark

STIPULATED JUDGMENT 21 by Judge Ronald S.W. Lew. SEE DOCUMENT FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. ( MD JS-6. Case Terminated ) (jre)

H Mark Caldwell, Jr v. The Walt Disney Corporation et al

Filed: December 18, 2013 as 2:2013cv07005
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Vanessa Flores, Andrews International Security Inc, Hector Rivera, The Walt Disney Corporation
Plaintiff: H Mark Caldwell, Jr
Nature of Suit: Employment

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL RE LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Response to Order to Show Cause due by 2/3/2014. (vdr)

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. et al v. Aereo, Inc

Filed: November 19, 2013 as 1:2013mc00059
Court: Iowa Northern District Court
Defendant: Aereo, Inc
Plaintiff: WNJU-TV Broadcasting, LLC, Telemundo Network Group, LLC, NBC Studios, LLC, Universal Network Television, LLC, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, CBS Broadcasting, Inc, CBS Studios, Inc, Disney Enterprises, Inc, American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Other

ORDER re 25 Motion for Attorney Fees. Judgment shall enter in favor of Syncbak, Inc and against Aereo, Inc in the amount of $31,038.42. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Jon S Scoles on 11/19/2013. (NEF and order mailed to non-ECF parties) (pac) Modified on 11/19/2013 to indicate service (pac).

Addie M Miller v. Walt Disney Company Channel 7 KABC et al

Filed: October 25, 2013 as 2:2013cv06144
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Does, NBC4-NBC Telemundo LLC, Walt Disney Company Channel 7 KABC
Plaintiff: Addie M Miller
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud

ORDER that the Court DENIES Millers Motion for Reconsideration 17 . The Court also VACATES the November 25, 2013 hearing date by Judge Otis D. Wright, II (lc)

Columbia Pictures Industries Inc et al v. Gary Fung et al

Filed: October 23, 2013 as 2:2006cv05578
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Does, Gary Fung, Isohunt Web Technologies Inc
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries Inc, Disney Enterprises Inc, Paramount Pictures Corporation, TriStar Pictures Inc, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios LLLP, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros Entertainment Inc
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

STIPULATION AND JUDGMENT by Judge Stephen V. Wilson, in favor of Columbia Pictures Industries Inc, Disney Enterprises Inc, Paramount Pictures Corporation, TriStar Pictures Inc, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios LLLP, Uni versal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros Entertainment Inc against Web Technologies Inc, Gary Fung. The Defendants jointly and severally shall pay damages to Plaintiffs in the amount of $110,000,00. 692 (MD JS-6, Case…

Addie M Miller v. Walt Disney Company Channel 7 KABC et al

Filed: October 21, 2013 as 2:2013cv06144
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Does, NBC4-NBC Telemundo LLC, Walt Disney Company Channel 7 KABC
Plaintiff: Addie M Miller
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud

ORDER DISMISSING CASE WITHOUT PREJUDICE by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. For the reasons stated in the Order, the Court finds that it lacks subject-matter jurisdiction over Miller's cas and DISMISSES this action WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Case Terminated. Made JS-6., (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (cch)

FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC., et al v. AEREOKILLER LLC, et al

Filed: October 15, 2013 as 1:2013cv00758
Court: District Of Columbia District Court
Defendant: AEREOKILLER LLC,, FILMON.TV NETWORKS, INC.,, FILMON.TV, INC., FILMON.COM, INC
Plaintiff: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC., TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION, FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC., NBC SUBSIDIARY (WRC-TV), LLC, NBC STUDIOS LLC, UNIVERSAL NETWORK TELEVISION LLC, OPEN 4 BUSINESS PRODUCTIONS LLC, TELEMUNDO NETWORK GROUP LLC,, AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC., DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., ALLBRITTON COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, GANNETT CO., INC., CBS BROADCASTING, INC.,, CBS STUDIOS
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER denying 52 Defendants' Motion to Modify preliminary injunction and requiring Defendants to show cause by October 21, 2013 why they should not be held in contempt. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 10/15/2013. (KD) (Entered: 10/15/2013)

Addie M Miller v. Walt Disney Company Channel 7 KABC et al

Filed: October 10, 2013 as 2:2013cv06144
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Does, NBC4-NBC Telemundo LLC, Walt Disney Company Channel 7 KABC
Plaintiff: Addie M Miller
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE. FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Judge Otis D. Wright, II:The Court therefore ORDERS Miller to SHOW CAUSE by Thursday, October 31, 2013, why her case should not be dismissed for failure to state a claim under Rule 12(b)(1) and lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. Miller shall respond in writing. No hearing will be held at this time. Failure to timely respond will result in dismissal of this action. (lc)

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. et al v. AEREO, Inc.

Filed: October 7, 2013 as 1:2012cv01540
Court: New York Southern District Court
Counter Claimant: AEREO, Inc.
Counter Defendant: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., CBS Broadcasting Inc., CBS Studios Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., NBC Studios, LLC, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Telemundo Network Group LLC, Universal Network Television, LLC, WNJU-TV Broadcasting LLC
Defendant: AEREO, Inc.
Plaintiff: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., CBS Broadcasting Inc., CBS Studios Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., NBC Studios, LLC, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Telemundo Network Group LLC, Universal Network Television, LLC, WNJU-TV Broadcasting LLC
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

OPINION AND ORDER: Accordingly, for all the foregoing reasons, Aereo's application for reconsideration of my Order directing it to produce Joseph Lipowski and Chet Kanojia for an additional hour of deposition testimony each concerning their patent applications is denied in all respects. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman on 10/7/2013) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01540-AJN-HBP, 1:12-cv-01543-AJN-HBP(ft)

Addie M Miller v. Walt Disney Company Channel 7 KABC et al

Filed: September 30, 2013 as 2:2013cv06144
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Does, NBC4-NBC Telemundo LLC, Walt Disney Company Channel 7 KABC
Plaintiff: Addie M Miller
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE LACK OF SUBJECT-MATTER JURISDICTION Judge Otis D. Wright, II:The Court therefore ORDERS Miller to SHOW CAUSE by Monday, October 14, 2013, why her case should not be dismissed for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. Miller shall respond in writing. No hearing will be held at this time. Failure to timely respond will result in dismissal of this action. (lc)

Addie M Miller v. Walt Disney Company Channel 7 KABC et al

Filed: September 30, 2013 as 2:2013cv06144
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Does, NBC4-NBC Telemundo LLC, Walt Disney Company Channel 7 KABC
Plaintiff: Addie M Miller
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud

ORDER DENYING REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL 6 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. (lc) .Modified on 9/30/2013 (lc).

Steven Wilson et al v. The Walt Disney Company et al

Filed: September 24, 2013 as 2:2013cv03388
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development Inc, The Walt Disney Company, Does, Doe 6, Doe 5, Doe 4, Doe 2, Doe 3, Doe 1, Disney Enterprises Inc, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc
Plaintiff: Christina Wilson, Steven Wilson
Nature of Suit: Personal Injury- Product Liability

PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephen J. Hillman re Stipulation for Protective Order 38 (sbu)

Plaintiff v. Defendant

Filed: September 20, 2013 as 6:2013cv01039
Court: Florida Middle District Court
Defendant: Plaintiff v. Defendant
Plaintiff: Plaintiff v. Defendant
Nature of Suit: Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974

ORDER granting 11 motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Gregory A. Presnell on 9/20/2013. (JU)

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. et al v. Aereo, Inc

Filed: September 17, 2013 as 1:2013mc00059
Court: Iowa Northern District Court
Defendant: Aereo, Inc
Plaintiff: WNJU-TV Broadcasting, LLC, Telemundo Network Group, LLC, NBC Studios, LLC, Universal Network Television, LLC, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, CBS Broadcasting, Inc, CBS Studios, Inc, Disney Enterprises, Inc, American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Other

ORDER granting 2 Motion to Quash Third-Party Subpoenas filed by Non-Party Syncbak, Inc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jon S Scoles on 9/17/13. (ksy)(copy w/NEF to non-ECF parties)

FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC., et al v. AEREOKILLER LLC, et al

Filed: September 12, 2013 as 1:2013cv00758
Court: District Of Columbia District Court
Defendant: AEREOKILLER LLC,, FILMON.TV NETWORKS, INC.,, FILMON.TV, INC., FILMON.COM, INC
Plaintiff: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC., TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION, FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC., NBC SUBSIDIARY (WRC-TV), LLC, NBC STUDIOS LLC, UNIVERSAL NETWORK TELEVISION LLC, OPEN 4 BUSINESS PRODUCTIONS LLC, TELEMUNDO NETWORK GROUP LLC,, AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC., DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., ALLBRITTON COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, GANNETT CO., INC., CBS BROADCASTING, INC.,, CBS STUDIOS
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER denying 36 Motion to Stay; denying 37 Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 9/12/2013. (lcrmc2) (Entered: 09/12/2013)

Stan Lee Media, Inc. v. The Walt Disney Company

Filed: September 5, 2013 as 1:2012cv02663
Court: Colorado District Court
Defendant: The Walt Disney Company
Plaintiff: Stan Lee Media, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER granting 37 Defendants Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) ECF No. 37 ; Plaintiffs Amended Complaint is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE in its entirety; and Judgment shall be entered in favor of Defendant. Defendant shall have its costs, by Judge William J. Martinez on 9/5/2013.(ervsl, )

FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC., et al v. FILMON X, LLC, et al

Filed: September 5, 2013 as 1:2013cv00758
Court: District Of Columbia District Court
Defendant: AEREOKILLER LLC,, FILMON.TV NETWORKS, INC.,, FILMON.TV, INC., FILMON.COM, INC
Plaintiff: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC., TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION, FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC., NBC SUBSIDIARY (WRC-TV), LLC, NBC STUDIOS LLC, UNIVERSAL NETWORK TELEVISION LLC, OPEN 4 BUSINESS PRODUCTIONS LLC, TELEMUNDO NETWORK GROUP LLC,, AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC., DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., ALLBRITTON COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, GANNETT CO., INC., CBS BROADCASTING, INC.,, CBS STUDIOS
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

MEMORANDUM AND OPINION. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 9/5/2013. (lcrmc2)

Sanrio Inc et al v. Dongyi Chen et al

Filed: August 21, 2013 as 2:2012cv06749
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Does, Dongyi Chen
Plaintiff: Disney Enterprises Inc, Sanrio Inc
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

CONSENT DECREE PURSUANT TO STIPULATION 20 by Judge R. Gary Klausner. The Court hereby ORDERS that this Consent Decree shall be and is hereby entered in the within action as follows: The Complaint shall be amended to identify Doe No. 1 as " Avic Enterprises, Inc." The Amended Complaint shall be deemed served upon Defendants. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties to this action and over the subject matter. Service of process was properly made against…

FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC., et al v. AEREOKILLER LLC, et al

Filed: July 17, 2013 as 1:2013cv00758
Court: District Of Columbia District Court
Defendant: AEREOKILLER LLC,, FILMON.TV NETWORKS, INC.,, FILMON.TV, INC., FILMON.COM, INC
Plaintiff: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC., TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION, FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC., NBC SUBSIDIARY (WRC-TV), LLC, NBC STUDIOS LLC, UNIVERSAL NETWORK TELEVISION LLC, OPEN 4 BUSINESS PRODUCTIONS LLC, TELEMUNDO NETWORK GROUP LLC,, AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC., DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., ALLBRITTON COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, GANNETT CO., INC., CBS BROADCASTING, INC.,, CBS STUDIOS
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER setting Initial Scheduling Conference for September 3, 2013, at 9:45 a.m. The parties are directed to meet and confer as outlined herein. Signed by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer on 7/17/2013. (lcrmc2) (Entered: 07/17/2013)