Disney Federal District Court Decisions

Disney Enterprises Inc. et al v. Monster Fun Jumps et al

Filed: September 27, 2011 as 3:2010cv05303
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Mark Camarota, Monter Fun Jumps
Plaintiff: DC Comics, Disney Enterprises Inc., Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc., Sanrio, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

CONSENT DECREE PURSUANT TO STIPULATION RE 29 Stipulation, filed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Disney Enterprises Inc., Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc., DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc. Signed by Judge Richard Seeborg on 9/26/11. (cl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/27/2011)

Ditocco et al v. Riordan et al

Filed: September 20, 2011 as 1:2010cv04186
Court: New York Southern District Court
Defendant: Disney/ABC International Television Company, Inc., Does 1-10, Dune Entertainment III LLC, Fox Entertainment Group, Inc., Rick Riordan, The Walt Disney Company, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Plaintiff: Robyn Ditocco, Tony Ditocco
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

OPINION & ORDER re: 21 MOTION to Dismiss (Corrected Version). filed by Dune Entertainment III LLC, Fox Entertainment Group, Inc., Rick Riordan, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, 14 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint With Prejudice. filed by Disney/ABC International Television Company, Inc., Rick Riordan, The Walt Disney Company. Because the Percy Jackson Books are not substantially similar to plaintiffs' books as a matter of law, the Disney defendants' ;…

Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. Hotfile Corp. et al

Filed: September 14, 2011 as 1:2011cv20427
Court: Florida Southern District Court
Defendant: Anton Titov, Does 1-10, Hotfile Corp.
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER denying 108 Motion to Compel. Signed by Judge Adalberto Jordan on 9/14/2011. (lh) (Entered: 09/14/2011)

Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. Hotfile Corp. et al

Filed: September 14, 2011 as 1:2011cv20427
Court: Florida Southern District Court
Defendant: Anton Titov, Does 1-10, Hotfile Corp.
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 110 Motion to Compel. Signed by Judge Adalberto Jordan on 9/14/2011. (lh) (Entered: 09/14/2011)

Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. Hotfile Corp. et al

Filed: September 14, 2011 as 1:2011cv20427
Court: Florida Southern District Court
Defendant: Anton Titov, Does 1-10, Hotfile Corp.
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 111 Motion to Compel. Signed by Judge Adalberto Jordan on 9/14/2011. (lh) (Entered: 09/14/2011)

Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. Hotfile Corp. et al

Filed: September 12, 2011 as 1:2011cv20427
Court: Florida Southern District Court
Defendant: Anton Titov, Does 1-10, Hotfile Corp.
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE to Judge Kathleen M. Williams for all further proceedings, Judge Adalberto Jordan no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Adalberto Jordan on 9/12/2011. (vp) (Entered: 09/12/2011)

Disney Enterprises Incorporated et al v. Bouncing 4 Fun, et al.,

Filed: September 12, 2011 as 2:2010cv03100
Court: California Eastern District Court
Defendant: Bouncing 4 Fun, Victoria Millhouse
Plaintiff: DC Comics, Disney Enterprises Incorporated, Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc., Sanrio, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory G. Hollows on 9/9/11: Recommending that plaintiffs' 15 Motion for Default Judgment be GRANTED. Judgment should be rendered in the amount of $240,000.00 in statutory damages a nd post-judgment interest as set forth above from the date of judgment. A permanent injunction should be granted against defendants as specified herein. 15 Motion referred to Judge Garland E. Burrell, Jr.. Objections to F&R due within…

SimpleAir, Inc. v. AWS Convergence Technologies, Inc. et al

Filed: September 2, 2011 as 2:2009cv00289
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: ABC, Inc., Apple, Inc., AWS Convergence Technologies, Inc., Disney Online, ESPN, Inc., Facebook, Inc., Handango, Inc., Handmark, Inc., Research In Motion Corporation, Research In Motion Limited, The Walt Disney Company, The Weather Channel Interactive, Inc.
Plaintiff: SimpleAir, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Patent

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - The court held a Markman hearing on June 17, 2011. After considering the submissions and the arguments of counsel, the court issues the following order concerning the claim construction issues. The court adopts the constructions set forth in this opinion for the disputed terms of the patents-in-suit. Signed by Magistrate Judge Charles Everingham on 9/2/2011. (ch, )

Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. Hotfile Corp. et al

Filed: September 1, 2011 as 1:2011cv20427
Court: Florida Southern District Court
Defendant: Anton Titov, Does 1-10, Hotfile Corp.
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER granting 104 Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Judge Adalberto Jordan on 9/1/2011. (lh) (Entered: 09/01/2011)

Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. Hotfile Corp. et al

Filed: September 1, 2011 as 1:2011cv20427
Court: Florida Southern District Court
Defendant: Anton Titov, Does 1-10, Hotfile Corp.
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER granting 132 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Counterclaim. Responses due by 9/19/2011. Signed by Judge Adalberto Jordan on 8/31/2011. (lh) (Entered: 09/01/2011)

Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. Hotfile Corp. et al

Filed: August 31, 2011 as 1:2011cv20427
Court: Florida Southern District Court
Defendant: Anton Titov, Does 1-10, Hotfile Corp.
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion 111 Defendant's MOTION to Compel Responses to Discovery from Plaintiffs and Memorandum of Law, 108 Plaintiff's MOTION to Compel RESPONSES TO SUBPOENA TO THIRD PARTY LEMURIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC., 110 Plaintiff's MOTION to Compel RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND INTERROGATORIES, 104 Plaintiff's MOTION for Protective Order PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING PLAINTIFFS' ANTIPIRACY…

Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. Hotfile Corp. et al

Filed: August 30, 2011 as 1:2011cv20427
Court: Florida Southern District Court
Defendant: Anton Titov, Does 1-10, Hotfile Corp.
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER SETTING SCHEDULE: ( Trial set for 6/4/2012 before Judge Adalberto Jordan., Calendar Call set for 5/29/2012 09:00 AM before Judge Adalberto Jordan., Amended Pleadings due by 10/7/2011., Discovery due by 12/23/2011., Expert Discovery due by 12/23/2011., Joinder of Parties due by 10/7/2011., Motions due by 1/23/2012., Pretrial Stipulation due by 5/15/2012.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. ( Mediation Deadline 1/13/2012.), ORDER REFERRING CERTAIN MOTIONS to Magistrate Judge John J.…

Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. Hotfile Corp. et al

Filed: August 26, 2011 as 1:2011cv20427
Court: Florida Southern District Court
Defendant: Anton Titov, Does 1-10, Hotfile Corp.
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 72 Motion to Compel. Signed by Judge Adalberto Jordan on 8/26/2011. (lh) (Entered: 08/26/2011)

Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. Hotfile Corp. et al

Filed: August 26, 2011 as 1:2011cv20427
Court: Florida Southern District Court
Defendant: Anton Titov, Does 1-10, Hotfile Corp.
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER granting 91 Motion to Authorize Use of Categorical Privilege Logs. Signed by Judge Adalberto Jordan on 8/26/2011. (lh) (Entered: 08/26/2011)

Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. Hotfile Corp. et al

Filed: August 23, 2011 as 1:2011cv20427
Court: Florida Southern District Court
Defendant: Anton Titov, Does 1-10, Hotfile Corp.
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER granting 119 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 111 Defendant's MOTION to Compel Responses to Discovery from Plaintiffs and Memorandum of Law, 108 Plaintiff's MOTION to Compel RESPONSES TO SUBPOENA TO THIRD PARTY LEMURIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC., 110 Plaintiff's MOTION to Compel RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND INTERROGATORIES. Responses due by 8/26/2011, Replies due by 9/9/2011. Signed by Judge Adalberto Jordan on 8/23/2011. (lh)…

Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. Hotfile Corp. et al

Filed: August 23, 2011 as 1:2011cv20427
Court: Florida Southern District Court
Defendant: Anton Titov, Does 1-10, Hotfile Corp.
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER ON PENDING MOTIONS denying as moot 31 Motion for Hearing; denying 70 Motion for Hearing; denying as moot 71 Motion for Hearing; granting 115 Motion to authorize use of categorical privilege logs in place of the public redated versions. Signed by Judge Adalberto Jordan on 8/23/2011. (lh) (Entered: 08/23/2011)

Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. Hotfile Corp. et al

Filed: August 23, 2011 as 1:2011cv20427
Court: Florida Southern District Court
Defendant: Anton Titov, Does 1-10, Hotfile Corp.
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER granting 120 Motion for Extension of Time to serve a motion to compel on or before September 28, 2011. Signed by Judge Adalberto Jordan on 8/23/2011. (lh) (Entered: 08/23/2011)

Site Update Solutions LLC v. Accor North America Inc et al

Filed: August 19, 2011 as 4:2011cv03306
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Adobe Systems Incorporated, Amazon.com Inc, American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., Aweber Systems Inc, CBS Corp, CBS Interactive Inc., CDW LLC, Choice Hotels International Inc, CNN Interactive Group, Inc., Daily News LP, Electronic Arts Inc., Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company, Facebook Inc., Gannett Satellite Information Network Inc, Home Box Office, Inc., HSN Inc, Intuit Inc., Jasons Deli Corp, Linkedin Corporation, Monster Worldwide Inc, MySpace Inc., NBC Universal Inc, Newegg Inc., Overstock.Com Inc, Sears Roebuck and Co, Staples Inc, Target Corporation, The Walt Disney Company, Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc, Ticketmaster L.L.C., Time Inc, Time Warner, Inc. and others
Mediator: James W Knowles
Plaintiff: Site Update Solutions LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. Joint Case Management Statement due by 10/6/2011. Case Management Conference set for 10/13/2011 02:00 PM. Signed by Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton on 8/19/11. (nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/19/2011)

-E Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. et al v WTV Systems, Inc.

Filed: August 15, 2011 as 2:2011cv02817
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Venkatesh Srinivasan, WTV Systems, Inc., WTV Systems, LLC
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corporation, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Judge John F. Walter. Defendants, and all of their officers, agents, servants, and employees, and all persons in active concert or participation or in privity with any of them, ARE HEREBY PRELIMINARILY RESTRAINED AND ENJOINE D. (See attached Order for further details). Within two days of the date the Court enters this Preliminary Injunction, Plaintiffs shall post security pursuant to FRCP 65 in the amount of $50,000 to compensate Defendants for their…

CBS Broadcasting Inc. et al v. Filmon.Com, Inc.

Filed: August 12, 2011 as 1:2010cv07532
Court: New York Southern District Court
Defendant: Filmon.Com, Inc.
Plaintiff: CBS Broadcasting Inc., NBC Studios, Inc., Universal Network Television, LLC, NBC Subsidiary (KNBC-TV), Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Fox Television Stations, Inc., ABC Holding Company, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court hereby amends its 4/20/2011 Scheduling Order and orders that: All Discovery, depositions, expert reports, and expert depositions due by 11/15/2011 and The temporary restraining order issued after a hearing on 11/22/2010 shall Remain in full force and effect, pending further order of the Court Discovery due by 11/15/2011. Deposition due by 11/15/2011. (Signed by Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald on 8/11/2011) (ft) (Entered: 08/12/2011)