Disney Federal District Court Decisions

Realnetworks, Inc. et al v. DVD Copy Control Association, Inc. et al

Filed: February 5, 2009 as 3:2008cv04548
Court: California Northern District Court
Counter-claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Counter-defendant: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Defendant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., DVD Copy Control Association, Inc., NBC Universal, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Viacom, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Plaintiff: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER by Judge Marilyn Hall Patel granting 109 defendants' Motion to Seal response to motion for preliminary injunction (awb, COURT-STAFF) (Filed on 2/5/2009)

Disney Enterprises, Inc. v. Michael Beauleau et al

Filed: January 30, 2009 as 2:2008cv07577
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Does, Michael Beauleau
Plaintiff: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

CONSENT JUDGMENT AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION upon stipulation 6 that Defendant Michael Beauleau and his agents ect are restrained and enjoined from infringing plaintiffs copyrighted properties (see document for specifics); each sied to bear own fees and costs by Judge Dean D. Pregerson. ( MD JS-6. Case Terminated ) (lc)

Realnetworks, Inc. et al v. DVD Copy Control Association, Inc. et al

Filed: January 29, 2009 as 3:2008cv04548
Court: California Northern District Court
Counter-claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Counter-defendant: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Defendant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., DVD Copy Control Association, Inc., NBC Universal, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Viacom, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Plaintiff: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER; Signed by Judge Marilyn Hall Patel on 1/28/2009. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement)(awb, COURT-STAFF) (Filed on 1/29/2009)

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation et al v. Ssupload.Com et al

Filed: January 26, 2009 as 2:2007cv06258
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: DOES, Ssupload.Com
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries Inc, Disney Enterprises, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios LLLP, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros Entertainment Inc
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

CONSENT JUDGMENT by Judge George H Wu Plaintiffs Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Universal City Studios Production s LLLP, Universal City Studios LLLP, and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (collectively, Plaintiffs), and Defendants Erdenay Kokden d/b/a www.ssupload.com and Nurullah Kilic d/b/a www.ssupload.com. Defendants are liable for damages to…

Ault et al v. Walt Disney World Co.

Filed: January 21, 2009 as 6:2007cv01785
Court: Florida Middle District Court
Amicus: Florida Attorney General, Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Office of the Tennessee Attorney General
Defendant: Walt Disney World Co.
Intervenor Plaintiff: Alan A Maccini, Daniel M. Gade, Disability Rights Advocates for Technology, James F. Overby, Jerry Miller
Objector: US Dept of Justice
Plaintiff: Dan Wallace, Mahala Ault, Stacie Rhea
Nature of Suit: Americans with Disabilities - Other

ORDER directing class counsel to provide notice to the class. Signed by Judge Gregory A. Presnell on 1/21/2009. (Attachments: # 1 Class Action Settlement Notice)(TFF)

THOIP v. The Walt Disney Company

Filed: January 20, 2009 as 1:2008cv06823
Court: New York Southern District Court
Defendant: The Walt Disney Company
Plaintiff: THOIP
Nature of Suit: Trademark

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER #96981: The amount of such award, however, cannot yet be determined. Plaintiffs counsel is hereby directed to submit, by January 26, 2009, the relevant time sheets and attorney affidavits. Because Razzano and his firm are liable for any amount awarded, they may oppose plaintiffs submission by January 30, 2009. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close this motion (Document # 11). (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 1/20/09) (mme) Modified on 1/23/2009…

Disney Enterprises, Inc. v. Arthur Rasche et al

Filed: January 14, 2009 as 2:2008cv03139
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Arthur Rasche, Does
Plaintiff: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

CONSENT DECREE AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION by Judge Gary A. Feess ( MD JS-6. Case Terminated ) (bp)

Estrella v. Disneyland et al

Filed: January 12, 2009 as 8:2008cv01164
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Disney Worldwide Services Inc, Disneyland
Plaintiff: Stacey Estrella

ORDER FOR DISMISSAL by Judge David O. Carter, Due to Plaintiff Stacey Estrella (Plaintiff) and Defendant Walt Disney World Co. (Defendant), through their respective counsel of record, resolving the matter between the parties and having stipulated to dismiss the above-captioned action, the Court hereby orders that this matter be dismissed in its entirety with prejudice. It is further ordered that each party shall bear their own costs and attorneys' fees. (rla)

Clark v. The Walt Disney Company et al

Filed: January 9, 2009 as 2:2008cv00982
Court: Ohio Southern District Court
Defendant: Amazon.com, Jakks Pacific, Inc., KB Toys, Play Along Toys, The Walt Disney Company, Toys 'R Us
Plaintiff: Aaron Clark
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER granting # 13 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiffs memorandum contra due 1/30/09. Signed by Mark R. Abel on 1/09/09. (rew )

Universal City Studios Productions et al v. Videohybrid.COM et al

Filed: January 9, 2009 as 2:2007cv07837
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Does, Videohybrid.COM
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Disney Enterprises, Paramount Pictures Corporation, Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios, Universal City Studios Productions, Warner Bros. Entertainment
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

CONSENT JUDGMENT by Judge Dale S. Fischer in favor of Columbia Pictures Industries, Disney Enterprises, Paramount Pictures Corporation, Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios, Uni versal City Studios Productions, Warner Bros. Entertainment and against Full Tilt Video LLC, Videohybrid.COM, Prashant Chaudhary and Sumant Sridharan. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED: Defendant has engaged in contributory…

Disney Enterprises, Incorporated v. Crim

Filed: January 5, 2009 as 2:2008cv12387
Court: Michigan Eastern District Court
Defendant: Christine Crim
Plaintiff: Disney Enterprises, Incorporated
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER Granting 8 Application for Default Judgment filed by Disney Enterprises, Incorporated Signed by District Judge Sean F Cox. (JHer)

Ault et al v. Walt Disney World Co.

Filed: January 5, 2009 as 6:2007cv01785
Court: Florida Middle District Court
Amicus: Florida Attorney General, Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Office of the Tennessee Attorney General
Defendant: Walt Disney World Co.
Intervenor Plaintiff: Alan A Maccini, Daniel M. Gade, Disability Rights Advocates for Technology, James F. Overby, Jerry Miller
Objector: US Dept of Justice
Plaintiff: Dan Wallace, Mahala Ault, Stacie Rhea
Nature of Suit: Americans with Disabilities - Other

ORDER denying as moot 66 Motion to certify class; denying as moot 79 Motion to certify class; granting 81 motion to amend/correct; granting 82 Motion to certify class. The parties are further directed to file a joint supplemental brief addressing, in futher detail, the best manner practicable to provide notice to the class. The supplemental brief will be due by Friday, January 16, 2009. Signed by Judge Gregory A. Presnell on 1/5/2009. (TFF)

Realnetworks, Inc. et al v. DVD Copy Control Association, Inc. et al

Filed: December 22, 2008 as 3:2008cv04548
Court: California Northern District Court
Counter-claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Counter-defendant: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Defendant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., DVD Copy Control Association, Inc., NBC Universal, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Viacom, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Plaintiff: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER by Judge Marilyn Hall Patel granting 85 defendants' Motion to obtain sealed 10/3/2008 transcript (awb, COURT-STAFF) (Filed on 12/22/2008)

Clark v. The Walt Disney Company et al

Filed: December 18, 2008 as 2:2008cv00982
Court: Ohio Southern District Court
Defendant: Amazon.com, Jakks Pacific, Inc., KB Toys, Play Along Toys, The Walt Disney Company, Toys 'R Us
Plaintiff: Aaron Clark
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER granting 7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Grant Kinsel. Signed by Mark R. Abel on 12/18/08. (kch1)

Realnetworks, Inc. et al v. DVD Copy Control Association, Inc. et al

Filed: December 10, 2008 as 3:2008cv04548
Court: California Northern District Court
Counter-claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Counter-defendant: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Defendant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., DVD Copy Control Association, Inc., NBC Universal, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Viacom, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Plaintiff: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER by Judge Marilyn Hall Patel granting 80 plaintiff's Motion to Seal declaration of Tracy Tosh Lane in support of reply (awb, COURT-STAFF) (Filed on 12/10/2008)

Estrella v. Disneyland et al

Filed: December 5, 2008 as 8:2008cv01164
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Disney Worldwide Services Inc, Disneyland
Plaintiff: Stacey Estrella

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE REMAND TO STATE COURT by Judge David O. Carter. On October 17, 2008 this action was removed to this Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C.§ 1441(b) and 1446(b). However, removal appears to be improper because all defendants have not joined in the notice of removal. Generally, all serveddefendants must join in removal. The Court orders Defendant(s) to show cause in writing by December 22, 2008, why this action should not be remanded. Plaintiff(s) may submit a response…

Triune Star, Inc v. The Walt Disney Company et al

Filed: November 24, 2008 as 1:2007cv01256
Court: Illinois Central District Court
Defendant: LG Electronics, LG Electronics Mobilecom USA, Inc, Pantech & Curitel Communications, Inc, Pantech Co. Ltd., Pantech Wireless, Inc, The Walt Disney Company, WDIG Mobile, LLC
Plaintiff: Triune Star, Inc
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER Entered by Judge Michael M. Mihm on 11/24/08. 49 Motion for Summary Judgment, 50 Motion for Summary Judgment, 63 Motion for Sanctions and 65 Motion for Sanctions GRANTED. Final Judgment will be entered once the appropriate amount of sanctions has been determined.(SM, ilcd)

Disney Enterprises, Inc. et al v. Herring et al

Filed: October 23, 2008 as 3:2008cv01489
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Jeff Herring, The Fun Factory
Plaintiff: Disney Enterprises, Inc., Sanrio, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER GRANTING CONSENT DECREE PURSUANT TO STIPULATION. Signed by Judge Jeffrey S. White on 10/23/08. (jjo, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/23/2008)

Realnetworks, Inc. et al v. DVD Copy Control Association, Inc. et al

Filed: October 21, 2008 as 3:2008cv04548
Court: California Northern District Court
Counter-claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Counter-defendant: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Defendant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., DVD Copy Control Association, Inc., NBC Universal, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Viacom, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Plaintiff: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER by Judge Marilyn Hall Patel granting 49 Motion to RELATE AND CONSOLIDATE C 08-4719 CRB to this action (awb, COURT-STAFF) (Filed on 10/21/2008)

Disney v. Social Security Administration

Filed: October 21, 2008 as 4:2008cv01565
Court: Missouri Eastern District Court
Defendant: Michael Astrue
Plaintiff: Brian Disney

ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis [#2] is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall issue process or cause process to issue on the complaint. Signed by Honorable E. Richard Webber on 10/21/08. (RJD)