Facebook Federal District Court Decisions

Swint v. Facebook

Filed: October 5, 2023 as 1:2023cv07213
Court: New York Southern District Court
Defendant: Facebook
Plaintiff: Robert James Swint
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights

CIVIL JUDGMENT: For the reasons stated in the October 5, 2023, order, this action is dismissed. The Court certifies under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal from the Court's judgment would not be taken in good faith. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 10/5/2023) (Attachments: # 1 Pro Se Appeal Package) (sac)

Johnson v. Facebook et al

Filed: October 5, 2023 as 3:2023cv03064
Court: Illinois Southern District Court
Defendant: Facebook, Meta, Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Mark Meadows, Kenneth Chesebro, Jeffrey Clark, Jenna Ellis, Ray Smith, III, Robert Cheeley, Cathleen Latham, Scott Hall, Stephen Lee, Harrison Floyd, Trevian Kutti, Sidney Powell, Misty Hampton, Michael Roman, David Shafer, Shawn Still, Vldimir Putin, Twitter, Meta, LLC, Donald J. Trump
Plaintiff: Robert W Johnson
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights

ORDER: Plaintiff Robert W. Johnson's Complaint (Doc. 1 ) is DISMISSED without prejudice and his motion to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. 3 ) is DENIED. All pending motions are TERMINATED as MOOT. Johnson may file an amended complaint and new motion to proceed IFP within 30 days of this Order. Signed by Judge Staci M. Yandle on 10/5/2023. (mah)

Rose v. Facebook

Filed: October 5, 2023 as 3:2023cv04128
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Facebook
Plaintiff: Laura A. Rose
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions

ORDER of Mandatory Screening IFP Application.Signed by Judge Peter H. Kang on 10/05/2023. (phklc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/5/2023)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF)

Johnson v. Facebook et al

Filed: October 2, 2023 as 2:2023cv01396
Court: Nevada District Court
Defendant: Facebook, Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Mark Meadows, Kenneth Chesebro, Jeffrey Clark, Jenna Ellis, Ray Smith III, Robert Cheeley, Cathleen Latham, Scott Hall, Stephen Lee, Harrison Flloyd, Trevian Kutti, Sidney Powell, Misty Hampton, Michael Roman, David Shafer, Shawn Still, Vladimir Putin, Twitter, Meta LLC, Donald Trump
Plaintiff: Robert W. Johnson
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights

ORDER Denying without prejudice 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Plaintiff must comply with this order no later than 11/2/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe on 10/2/2023. (Attachments: # 1 IFP/Instructions)(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JQC)

Betty's Best, Inc. v. The Facebook Advertisers Listed on Schedule A

Filed: September 18, 2023 as 3:2023cv04716
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: The Facebook Advertisers Listed on Schedule A, gorgeousdo.com, moonlightooze.com, smarts-blue.com, alcartoonly.com, costumebrand.com, dice-fox.com, embravewise.com, milletgo.com, supvogue.com, amor-fox.com, cuorteousin.com, edge-bear.com, gorgeous-flair.com, prospectg.com, firemid.com, glossarye.com, frame-wood.com, mattch-better.com, movingtune.com, allhaulm.com, goblinpocket.com, mite-wood.com, futuremagics.com, peace-glass.com, inputependa.com, jewelawne.com, beautifuldeer.com, purebluestars.com, enjoyaitlife.com, fankisses.com, hailoyearn.com and others
Interested Party: Meta Platforms Inc.
Plaintiff: Betty's Best, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Trademark

ORDER by Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr. Granting 7 Motion for Pro Hac Vice for Rothman, Joel. (ndr, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/18/2023)

WhatsApp Inc. et al v. NSO Group Technologies Limited et al

Filed: September 14, 2023 as 4:2019cv07123
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: NSO Group Technologies Limited, Q Cyber Technologies Limited
Interested Party: United States Department of Justice
Not Classified By Court: King & Spalding LLP
Plaintiff: Facebook Inc., WhatsApp Inc.
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions

ORDER by Judge Hamilton granting 164 , 176 , 179 , 181 , 184 , 185 , 188 , 191 , 195 , 197 , 198 , 200 , 202 , 205 , 209 , 212 , 214 motions to seal, setting hearing on 186 motion for protective order and 215 motion to dismiss (pjhlc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/14/2023)

Facebook, Inc. et al v. OnLineNic Inc et al

Filed: June 6, 2023 as 5:2019cv07071
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Domain ID Shield Service Co., Limited, OnLineNic Inc
Plaintiff: Instagram, LLC, Facebook, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Trademark

ORDER RE: -MOTION TO STRIKE; -35.CN'S SUR-REPLY; AND -HEARING DATE (Illston, Susan) (Filed on 6/6/2023)

Facebook, Inc. et al v. OnLineNic Inc et al

Filed: June 6, 2023 as 5:2019cv07071
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Domain ID Shield Service Co., Limited, OnLineNic Inc
Plaintiff: Instagram, LLC, Facebook, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Trademark

ORDER RE: PENDING MOTIONS TO SEAL (Illston, Susan) (Filed on 6/6/2023)

WhatsApp Inc. et al v. NSO Group Technologies Limited et al

Filed: May 15, 2023 as 4:2019cv07123
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: NSO Group Technologies Limited, Q Cyber Technologies Limited
Interested Party: United States Department of Justice
Not Classified By Court: King & Spalding LLP
Plaintiff: Facebook Inc., WhatsApp Inc.
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions

ORDER re briefing and hearing on motion for protective order. Signed by Judge Hamilton on 5/15/2023. (pjhlc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/15/2023)

Hart v. Facebook, Inc. et al

Filed: May 9, 2023 as 3:2022cv00737
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Facebook Inc., Twitter Inc., Vivek Murthy, Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Management and Budget
Plaintiff: Justin Hart
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights

Order by Judge Charles R. Breyer denying 112 Motion for Leave to Amend the Complaint. (crblc4, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/9/2023)

Cook v. Meta Platforms, Inc., f/k/a Facebook, Inc.

Filed: May 4, 2023 as 3:2022cv02485
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Meta Platforms, Inc., f/k/a Facebook, Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc.
Plaintiff: Jennifer L. Cook doing business as JL Cook doing business as JL Cook Sculptor doing business as Snakearts.com
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers Denying 47 Motion to Dismiss. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/4/2023)

Nance v. FaceBook et al

Filed: April 27, 2023 as 1:2023cv00116
Court: North Carolina Western District Court
Defendant: FaceBook, Mark Zuckerburg
Plaintiff: Jo'Shon Nance
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights

ORDER OF INSTRUCTIONS. Signed by Clerk, Frank G. Johns on 4/27/2023. (Pro se litigant served by US Mail.) (ejb)

Lloyd v. Facebook, Inc. et al

Filed: February 7, 2023 as 3:2021cv10075
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Facebook, Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc., Mark Zuckerberg
Plaintiff: Susan Lloyd
Nature of Suit: Americans with Disabilities - Other

ORDER by Judge Edward M. Chen Granting 46 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint. (emcsec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/7/2023)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF)

MasterObjects, Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

Filed: February 7, 2023 as 3:2021cv05428
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Facebook Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc.
Plaintiff: Masterobjects, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Patent

OMNIBUS ORDER RE 161 , 171 , 172 , 177 , 180 , 181 , 190 , 193 , 200 , 202 , 208 , 209 , 214 , 215 , 224 , 229 , 230 , 233 , 237 , 240 , 248 , 249 , 251 , 252 , 261 , 287 MOTIONS TO SEAL AND ASSOCIATED EXHIBITS. SIGNED BY JUDGE ALSUP. (whalc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/7/2023)

Andrew Paul Leonard v. Facebook, Inc. et al

Filed: November 22, 2022 as 2:2022cv07223
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Facebook, Inc., David Steenblock doing business as STEMGEVITY.COM, DOES 1 through 10, David Steenblock individually doing business as Stemgevity.com
Plaintiff: Andrew Paul Leonard
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DISMISSING CIVIL CASE by Judge David O. Carter, re Notice of Settlement 19 . Case Terminated. Made JS-6. (twdb)

Facebook, Inc. et al v. Holper

Filed: November 22, 2022 as 3:2020cv06023
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Nikolay Holper also known as Nikolai Holper doing business as Nakrutka, Nikolai Holper
Plaintiff: Instagram, LLC, Facebook, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions

ORDER ADOPTING IN PART 47 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. SIGNED BY JUDGE ALSUP. (whalc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/22/2022)

Muminovic v. Facebook

Filed: November 18, 2022 as 3:2022cv05450
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Facebook
Plaintiff: Dipl. -Lng (FH) Elhar Muminovic, Elhar Muminovic
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights

Order by Judge Vince Chhabria adopting 6 Report and Recommendations in full and dismissing complaint without prejudice. (vclc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/18/2022)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF)

Zimmerman et al v. Facebook, Inc. et al

Filed: November 17, 2022 as 3:2019cv04591
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Sheryl Sandberg, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook, Inc.
Plaintiff: Uxor Press, Robert Zimmerman
Nature of Suit: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations

ORDER re 64 Request for Case Status Information. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 11/17/2022. (vclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/17/2022)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF)

UAB "Planner5D" v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al

Filed: November 16, 2022 as 3:2019cv03132
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Trustees of Princeton University, Facebook Technologies, LLC, Facebook, Inc.
Plaintiff: UAB "Planner5D", UAB "Planner5D" doing business as Planner 5D
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

STIPULATION AND ORDER TO ADJUST CASE SCHEDULE granting (211 Stipulation in 3:19-cv-03132-WHO). Close of Fact Discovery: 11/18/2022. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 11/16/2022. (jmd, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/16/2022)

Williams et al v. Facebook, Inc.

Filed: October 20, 2022 as 3:2018cv01881
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Facebook, Inc.
Plaintiff: Anthony Williams, Tyoka Brumfield, Wendy Burnett, Lisa Renken, Sean Mannion
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud

ORDER RE 252 GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT by Chief Judge Richard Seeborg. (rslc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/20/2022)