BackGrid USA, Inc. v. Kanye West

Summary

BackGrid USA sues Kanye West and Yeezy LLC for copyright infringement over unauthorized photo use.

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Cause

17:501 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

BackGrid London Ltd. (plaintiff) BackGrid USA, Inc. (plaintiff) Yeezy LLC (defendant) Does (defendant) Kanye West (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #382025-12-02

   Report of Determination of Copyright Action (CLOSE) (AO 121)

2. #372025-12-02

   Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case

3. #362025-10-20

   Writ of Execution - Issued

4. #352025-10-17

   Affidavit and Request for Issuance of Writ of Execution

5. #342025-09-24

   Judgment

6. #332025-09-16

   Notice of Lodging

7. #322025-09-11

   Default Judgment

8. #302025-07-25

   Default Judgment

9. 2025-07-25

   Text Only Scheduling Notice

10. 2025-07-17

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

11. #282025-07-08

    Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

12. #272025-07-02

    Sealed Document

13. #262025-07-02

    Sealed Document

14. #252025-07-02

    Leave to File Document Under Seal

15. #242025-06-25

    Sealed Declaration in Support

16. #232025-06-25

    Leave to File Document Under Seal

17. #222025-06-25

    Default Judgment; Redacted Document Memo of Points and Authorities - REDACTED Version; Declaration of Joanna Ardalan; Exhibit A-1 to Ardalan Dec; Exhibit A-2 to Ardalan Dec; Exhibit B to Ardalan Dec; Exhibit C to Ardalan Dec; Exhibit D to Ardalan Dec; Declaration of Jon Nicolini; Exhibit A to Nicolini Dec; Exhibit B to Nicolini Dec; Exhibit C to Nicolini Dec; Redacted Document Declaration of Steve Ginsburg - REDACTED Version; Request for Judicial Notice; Exhibit A to Request for Judicial Notice;

18. #212025-01-30

    DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to Yeezy, LLC, Kanye West. (iv) (Entered: 01/30/2025)

19. #202025-01-29

    REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants Kanye West, Yeezy LLC filed by Plaintiffs BackGrid USA, Inc., BackGrid London Ltd.. (Ardalan, Joanna) (Entered: 01/29/2025)

20. #192025-01-27

    MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. The Court, on its own motion, orders Plaintiff to show cause, in writing, on or before February 10, 2025, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. (iv) (Entered: 01/27/2025)

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