William Frederick Durst v. Universal Music Group, Inc.

Summary

Limp Bizkit frontman William Frederick Durst and his label Flawless Records are suing Universal Music Group for copyright infringement. The lawsuit targets alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted material, though the specific work at issue is not identified in the court filings. The case is proceeding in the Central District of California.

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Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Flawless Records, LLC (plaintiff) Limp Bizkit (plaintiff) William Frederick Durst (plaintiff) Does (defendant) Universal Music Group, Inc. (defendant) Joseph Anthony Reyna (movant)

Docket entries

1. #572026-06-01

   STATUS REPORT (JOINT) filed by Plaintiffs William Frederick Durst, Flawless Records, LLC, Limp Bizkit. (Veglia, Alicia) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

2. #562025-12-11

   STATUS REPORT (JOINT) filed by Plaintiffs William Frederick Durst, Flawless Records, LLC, Limp Bizkit. (Veglia, Alicia) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

3. #552025-12-09

   MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - COURT ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson. To date, and despite the expiration of their deadline to do so, the parties have not filed the required Joint Status Report. If the parties do not file the Joint Status Report by December 15, 2025, the Court will dismiss this action without prejudice. Even if the parties do file a Joint Status Report by that date, any future failure to file a required Joint Status Report may, without further warning, result in the dismissal of this action without further warning. (aco) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

4. #542025-06-13

   MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - COURT ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson. Pursuant to Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 7-15, the Court finds that this matter is appropriate for decision without oral argument. Here, only plaintiffs' copyright infringement-related claims remain pending in this Court. Resolution of the federal claims, which is dependent on the state court's resolution of plaintiffs' rescission claims, is stayed pending plaintiffs' state court action. Reyna's submissions have little to do with the issues still pending in this Court. As a result, the Court concludes that Reyna's amicus participation in this action would not be helpful, useful, or otherwise desirable. The Court therefore denies Reyna's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief and orders the Clerk to strike Docket Nos. 49 and 50. (See document for further details).; denying 48 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF. (aco) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

5. #532025-06-13

   NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF LODGING OF AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS 51, EXHIBIT PACKET A (EXHIBITS A-F) IN SUPPORT OF AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF AND AFFIDAVIT OF JOSEPH ANTHONY REYNA 49, AFFIDAVIT OF JOSEPH ANTHONY REYNA IN SUPPORT OF AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF 50 . The following error(s) was/were found: Case closed on 05/20/2025. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (aco) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

6. #522025-06-13

   NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF 48 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or untimely. Other error(s) with document(s): 1. No proposed order. 2. Case closed on 05/20/2025. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (aco) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

7. #512025-06-02

   NOTICE OF LODGING OF AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS filed by Movant Joseph Anthony Reyna. (aco) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

8. #502025-06-02

   [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER ON 06/13/2025, SEE DOC NO. 54] AFFIDAVIT OF JOSEPH ANTHONY REYNA IN SUPPORT OF AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF 48 filed by Movant Joseph Anthony Reyna. (aco) Modified on 6/13/2025 (aco). (Entered: 06/13/2025)

9. #492025-06-02

   [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER ON 06/13/2025, SEE DOC NO. 54] EXHIBIT PACKET A (EXHIBITS A-F) IN SUPPORT OF AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF AND AFFIDAVIT OF JOSEPH ANTHONY REYNA filed by Movant Joseph Anthony Reyna. (aco) Modified on 6/13/2025 (aco). (Entered: 06/13/2025)

10. #482025-06-02

    MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Movant Joseph Anthony Reyna. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Brief) (aco) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

11. #472025-05-20

    MINUTES IN CHAMBERS-COURT ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson. The parties have filed a Joint Stipulation Re Stay of Proceedings Pending State Action ("Stipulation to Stay") (Docket No. 46). According to the Stipulation, the parties have agreed to stay this action pending the resolution of plaintiffs' state law rescission claim at the state trial court. Pursuant to the Stipulation to Stay, the Court orders this action stayed and the Clerk is ordered to administratively close this case. (See document for further details). (MD JS-6. Case Terminated) (aco) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

12. #462025-05-19

    Joint STIPULATION to Stay Case pending State Action filed by Plaintiffs William Frederick Durst, Flawless Records, LLC, Limp Bizkit. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Veglia, Alicia) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

13. #452025-05-13

    MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - COURT ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson. The Court has reviewed the parties Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) Joint Report. The Court vacates the Scheduling Conference previously set for May 26, 2025. Nevertheless, based on the Rule 26(f) Joint Report's scheduling proposal, which includes the parties' stated intent to first resolve the state law rescission claim before proceeding with this action, the Court orders the parties to show cause in writing why this action should not be administratively closed pending resolution of the state law rescission claim. The parties' responses to this Order to Show Cause shall be filed by no later than May 19, 2025. In the alternative, a Stipulation between the parties staying or administratively closing the action would be deemed a sufficient response to the Order to Show Cause. (See document for further details). (aco) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

14. #442025-05-12

    JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5 days, filed by Plaintiffs William Frederick Durst, Flawless Records, LLC, Limp Bizkit.. (Veglia, Alicia) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

15. #432025-05-08

    SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Percy Anderson. The parties Scheduling Conference was inadvertently scheduled on a Court holiday. The Court will either vacate the Scheduling Conference or inform the parties of a new date after reviewing the parties Joint Rule 26(f) Report. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kss) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/08/2025)

16. 2025-05-08

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

17. #422025-04-14

    Notice of Withdrawal of Motion to Stay Case, 38 filed by Defendant Universal Music Group, Inc.. (Ransom, Rollin) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

18. #412025-04-09

    SCHEDULING MEETING OF COUNSEL [FRCP 16, 26(f)] by Judge Percy Anderson. SCHEDULING CONFERENCE set for May 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Percy Anderson. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (aco) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

19. #402025-04-07

    ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, 30 filed by Defendant Universal Music Group, Inc..(Ransom, Rollin) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

20. #392025-04-07

    OPPOSITION in opposition to re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case pending Resolution of State Law Rescission Claim 38 filed by Plaintiffs William Frederick Durst, Flawless Records, LLC, Limp Bizkit. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Denying Defendant's Motion to Stay)(Veglia, Alicia) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

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