Disney Federal District Court Decisions

Atain Specialty Insurance Company v. T. Disney Trucking and Grading, Inc. et al

Filed: January 10, 2022 as 3:2021cv01097
Court: Florida Middle District Court
Defendant: T. Disney Trucking and Grading, Inc., Ruben Sanchez, Laura E. Trujillo
Plaintiff: Atain Specialty Insurance Company
Nature of Suit: Insurance

ORDER striking 18 Amended Complaint. Plaintiff shall file a second amended complaint curing the shotgun nature of the pleading and the jurisdictional deficiencies on or before January 28, 2022. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 1/07/2022. (MHM)

Rafael Arroyo v. Disney Way Hotel Partners, LLC et al

Filed: October 28, 2021 as 8:2021cv00204
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Disney Way Hotel Partners, LLC, Does 1-10
Plaintiff: Rafael Arroyo
Nature of Suit: Americans with Disabilities - Other

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY STAY SHOULD NOT BE LIFTED by Magistrate Judge John D. Early. Dkt. 22 ("Stay Order") at 1-2. More than six months have passed since the Stay Order and no Joint Status Report has been filed in violation of the Stay Order. As a result, the parties are ordered to show cause, in writing, within 7 days, why the Stay should not be immediately lifted and deadlines reset. Response to Order to Show Cause due by 11/4/2021.(see document for further details) …

Arthur Lee Alfred et al v. Walt Disney Company, The et al

Filed: September 28, 2021 as 2:2018cv08074
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Buena Vista Catalogue Co., Walt Disney Theatrical Recordings, Buena Vista Home Entertainment Inc, Buena Vista Theaters, Inc., Disney Interactive Studios Inc, Buena Vista Books Inc, Walt Disney Attractions Technology, LLC, Buena Vista Video On Demand, Disney Consumer Productions and Interactive Media, Inc., Disney Enterprises Inc, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide, Disney Consumer Productions, Inc., The Walt Disney Compnay, Buena Vista Productions, Disney Book Group, LLC, Disney Store USA, LLC, Buena Vista Media, Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group Inc, Buena Vista Non- Theatrical, Inc, ABC Inc, Buena Vista Theatrical Group, LTD
Plaintiff: Tova Laiter, Ezequiel Martinez, Jr, Arthur Lee Alfred, II
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar re Stipulation for Protective Order 173 . (see document for details) (hr)

Magee v. The Walt Disney Company

Filed: September 22, 2021 as 1:2019cv10274
Court: New York Southern District Court
Defendant: The Walt Disney Company
Plaintiff: Quincy Magee
Nature of Suit: Other Contract

MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER adopting 112 Report and Recommendation. Finding no error in the report and recommendation, the Court hereby ORDERS that the report and recommendation is adopted in full, and Mr. Magee's objections are there fore overruled. Mr. Magee's request to amend his complaint is DENIED. Dkt. No. 114. His motion for summary judgment is DENIED as moot. Dkt. Nos. 115, 117. Mr. Magee's motion for relief filed August 10, 2021, is DENIED. Dkt.…

Knecht et al v. JAKKS Pacific et al

Filed: August 23, 2021 as 4:2017cv02267
Court: Pennsylvania Middle District Court
Defendant: JAKKS Pacific, JAKKS Sales Corporation, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., The Walt Disney Company
Plaintiff: Troy Knecht, Shelly Knecht
Nature of Suit: Personal Injury- Product Liability

ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry) - it is hereby ORDERED that the remainder of defendants motion (Doc. 106 ) is DENIED. SEE ORDER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 8/23/2021. (1) AO 85) (mw).

Knecht et al v. JAKKS Pacific et al

Filed: August 23, 2021 as 4:2017cv02267
Court: Pennsylvania Middle District Court
Defendant: JAKKS Pacific, JAKKS Sales Corporation, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., The Walt Disney Company
Plaintiff: Troy Knecht, Shelly Knecht
Nature of Suit: Personal Injury- Product Liability

MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry). Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 8/23/2021. (mw)

Plaintiff v. Defendant

Filed: July 30, 2021 as 6:2021cv00312
Court: Florida Middle District Court
Defendant: Plaintiff v. Defendant
Plaintiff: Plaintiff v. Defendant
Nature of Suit: Other Labor Litigation

ORDER denying 18 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 7/30/2021. (EK)

Donna May v. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. et al

Filed: July 20, 2021 as 8:2021cv00968
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: DOES 1 through 10, inclusive, Keystone Paying Agent, Inc., Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., Jeff Duggan, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.
Plaintiff: Donna May
Nature of Suit: Employment

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO REMAND 10 by Judge David O. Carter. Given that the well-pleaded complaint rule bars removal to federal court, the Court hereby GRANTS Plaintiffs Motion to Remand. MD JS-6. Case Terminated. (lom)

VRtoysone, LLC v. Disney Interactive Studios, Inc.

Filed: May 14, 2021 as 2:2019cv00742
Court: California Central District Court
Petitioner: VRtoysone, LLC
Respondent: The Walt Disney Company
Nature of Suit: Patent

PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar re Stipulation for Protective Order 67 . (see document for details) (hr)

Kim v. Disney Vacation Club Hawaii Management Company, LLC

Filed: April 27, 2021 as 1:2019cv00579
Court: Hawaii District Court
Defendant: Doe Partnerships 1-5, Doe Corporations 1-5, John Does 1-5, Doe Governmental Agencies 1-5, Disney Vacation Club Hawaii Management Company, LLC, Doe Non-Profit Organizations 1-5, Jane Does 1-5
Plaintiff: Jinny Kim
Nature of Suit: Employment

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT DISNEY'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (ECF NO. 36) - Signed by JUDGE ALAN C. KAY on 4/27/2021.For the foregoing reasons, Disney's Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED.There being no remaining claims in this case, the Clerk's Office is DIRECTED to enter judgment and close the case. (jni)

Magee v. The Walt Disney Company

Filed: December 11, 2020 as 1:2019cv10274
Court: New York Southern District Court
Defendant: The Walt Disney Company
Plaintiff: Quincy Magee
Nature of Suit: Other Contract

ORDER denying 96 Motion for Disclosure. Quincy Magee's request for an order compelling discovery is DENIED as premature. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(C). The Court reminds Quincy Magee that his amended complaint is due December 14, 2020. (Signed by Judge Alison J. Nathan on 12/11/2020) (cf)

Horrabin v. Walt Disney Company et al

Filed: November 2, 2020 as 1:2019cv07303
Court: New York Southern District Court
Defendant: The News Corporation, 21st Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company
Plaintiff: Georgia Horrabin
Nature of Suit: Employment

ORDER granting 74 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. The Court has been advised that the parties have reached a settlement in principle in this case, which includes claims arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (the "FLS A"). The conference scheduled for November 2, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. is adjourned sine die. The deadline for Defendants to file and serve their motion for summary judgment is extended to November 23, 2020. Plaintiff's opposition is…

(PS) Wolpert v. Disney ABC Broadcasting Corporation et al

Filed: October 5, 2020 as 2:2018cv00299
Court: California Eastern District Court
Defendant: Disney ABC Broadcasting Corporation, NBC Corporation
Plaintiff: David Alexander Wolpert
Nature of Suit: Personal Injury- Product Liability

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 10/2/20 ADOPTING 19 Findings and Recommendations. Plaintiff's second amended complaint 18 is dismissed without leave to amend, and the Clerk is directed to close the case. (Kaminski, H)

Magee v. The Walt Disney Company

Filed: September 1, 2020 as 1:2019cv10274
Court: New York Southern District Court
Defendant: The Walt Disney Company
Plaintiff: Quincy Magee
Nature of Suit: Other Contract

ORDER denying without prejudice 76 Motion. Plaintiff's request is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Given the current status of proceedings in this case, there is no reason for Plaintiff to be physically present at either courthouse. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron on 9/1/2020) (kl)

Plaintiff v. Defendant

Filed: August 28, 2020 as 5:2020cv00291
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 10 the parties' joint motion to conduct the case management conference telephonically. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 8/28/2020. (AR)

Vivian Hsiung v. Disney

Filed: August 19, 2020 as 2:2018cv04162
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Disney
Plaintiff: Vivian Hsiung
Nature of Suit: Other

JUDGMENT by Judge Virginia A. Phillips, in favor of The Walt Disney Company against Vivian Hsiung: Pursuant to the Order Granting Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment, IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The Court orders that such judgment be entered. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (bm)

Newton v. Disney Consumer Products, Inc. et al

Filed: August 19, 2020 as 1:2019cv02872
Court: New York Southern District Court
Defendant: Walt Disney Company, RockLove Jewelry LLC
Plaintiff: Kerin Newton
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

CONDITIONAL ORDER OF DISCONTINUANCE WITHOUT PREJUDICE: it is hereby ORDERED that this action shall remain conditionally discontinued without prejudice and without costs; provided, however, that within thirty days of the date of this Order, t he parties may submit to the Court their own Stipulation of Dismissal for the Court to So Order. Otherwise, within such time the plaintiff may apply by letter for restoration of the action to the active calendar of this Court in the…

Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. 66Stage.com et al

Filed: August 10, 2020 as 2:2008cv08482
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: 66Stage.com, DOES, Nasri Faical
Other Parties: Eric Samuel Boorstin
Plaintiff: Disney Enterprises, Inc., Universal City Studios Productions LLLP

RENEWAL JUDGMENT by Clerk of Court: Based upon the Application of Judgment Creditors Disney Enterprises, Inc., and Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, for renewal of the Judgment entered on 8/5/2010 against Nasri Faical and 66stage.com [Dkt Entr y No. 29 ] 30 , and pursuant to FRCP 69(a) and California Code of Civil Procedure Section 683.110, et seq., and good cause appearing therefore, RENEWAL OF JUDGMENT IS HEREBY ENTERED in accordance with the amounts set forth below: Original…

Newton v. Disney Consumer Products, Inc. et al

Filed: July 15, 2020 as 1:2019cv02872
Court: New York Southern District Court
Defendant: Walt Disney Company, RockLove Jewelry LLC
Plaintiff: Kerin Newton
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

CONDITIONAL ORDER OF DISCONTINUANCE WITHOUT PREJUDICE: it is hereby ORDERED that this action shall remain conditionally discontinued without prejudice and without costs; provided, however, that within thirty days of the date of this Order, t he parties may submit to the Court their own Stipulation of Dismissal for the Court to So Order. Otherwise, within such time the plaintiff may apply by letter for restoration of the action to the active calendar of this Court in the…

A. L. et al v. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc.

Filed: June 22, 2020 as 6:2014cv01544
Court: Florida Middle District Court
Defendant: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc.
Plaintiff: A. L., D. L., J. S., D. S., S. J. K., S. L. K., A. B., M. B., D. H., J. M., S. M., E. M., J. K., D. M., C. M., J. C., L. C., T. P., C. M. J., D. M. J., S. G., J. B., K. B., J. B. W., K. P. B., S. P.
Nature of Suit: Americans with Disabilities - Other

MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER. Clerk is directed to enter final judgment providing that Plaintiff A.L. take nothing on his claim against Defendant Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US Inc. The judgment shall further provide that the defendant shall recover its costs of action. Clerk shall close the case. Signed by Judge Anne C. Conway on 6/22/2020. (copies mailed/emailed)(AKC)