CopyrightC.D. Cal.2:25-cv-06788

Joshua Isaacson v. Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.

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Summary

Joshua Isaacson sues Sony Pictures and ColorCreative entities for copyright infringement over unspecified creative work.

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Deep summary (AI brief of the complaint)

**Plaintiff:** Joshua Isaacson, Shon Oku, and Tyrone Perry — Los Angeles-based screenwriters, directors, and producers **Defendant:** Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.; Tristar Pictures, Inc.; ColorCreative Productions, Inc.; ColorCreative, Inc.; ColorCreative, LLC (all Issa Rae-founded entities); and Syreeta Singleton **Core allegation:** Plaintiffs allege that defendants copied their registered screenplay *One of Those Days* (written January 2020) to produce and distribute the 2025 Sony/Tristar film *One of Them Days*, credited to Singleton, after the screenplay was shared with industry contacts who had ties to Issa Rae's ColorCreative. A retained expert opined the two works share "strong similarities in underlying story structure." **Asserted IP:** - Screenplay *One of Those Days*, U.S. Copyright Registration No. PAu 4-247-978 **Relief sought:** Maximum statutory damages under 17 U.S.C. § 504(c) (or actual damages plus defendants' profits), attorney's fees, costs, accounting, and prejudgment interest **Why it matters:** The case targets a theatrically released Sony/Tristar film and Issa Rae's production…

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Coverage vs reality meter

Coverage vs realityPress: plaintiff

Coverage events: 2P · 0D · 1N (6 articles)

Latest ruling: neutral (2026-06-08)

Press coverage leans plaintiff-favorable; no court ruling has been classified yet.

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3 plaintiff-favorable · 0 defendant-favorable · 3 neutral articles

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Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorable2025-07-28 · coverage 2P / 0D / 1N2025-08-04 · coverage 1P / 0D / 2NDocketFiled 2025-07-242026-04-23 · ruling · favors defendant MINUTES OF HEARING RE: PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL 50 before Judge Anne Hw…2026-04-23 · ruling · favors neutral MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO APPEAR by Judge Anne Hwang: The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to …2026-04-29 · filing · favors neutral DECLARATION of Corey D. Boddie regarding the OSC filed by Plaintiff Joshua Isaacson. (Bo…2026-05-07 · ruling · favors defendant MINUTES OF Motion 50 Hearing held before Judge Anne Hwang. The case is called and counse…2026-05-11 · ruling · favors defendant MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) Order to Show Cause re Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution by Judge A…2026-05-20 · filing · favors plaintiff DECLARATION of Corey D. Boddie filed by Plaintiff Joshua Isaacson. (Boddie, Corey) (Ente…2026-06-08 · ruling · favors neutral Report of Determination of Copyright Action (CLOSE) (AO 121)Jul 25Dec 25Jun 26filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
Court
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Docket no.
2:25-cv-06788
Nature of suit
Copyright
Filed
2025-07-24
Last filing
2026-05-28

Cause

17:501 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Sony52Joshua Isaacson

Parties

Tyrone Perry (plaintiff) Shon Oku (plaintiff) Joshua Isaacson (plaintiff) Does (defendant) Syreeta Sigleton (defendant) ColoreCreative, Inc. (defendant) Tristar Pictures, Inc. (defendant) Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (defendant) ColorCreative, LLC (defendant) ColorCreative Productions, Inc. (defendant)

Docket entries

  1. #682026-06-08

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

  2. #672026-06-08

    Motion Hearing AND Withdraw as Attorney AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case

  3. #662026-05-28

    SCHEDULING NOTICE TEXT ENTRY ONLY by Judge Anne Hwang. NOTICE AND ORDER TO ALL PARTIES. DKT NO. 65 was issued in error. On the Court's own motion, the Motion to withdraw as counsel 50 and the Order to Show Cause re lack of prosecution hearing, currently set for June 4, 2026, is hereby ordered continued to JUNE 4, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 9C. Only the time has changed. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ys) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/28/2026)

  4. #652026-05-28

    SCHEDULING NOTICE TEXT ENTRY ONLY by Judge Anne Hwang. NOTICE AND ORDER TO ALL PARTIES. On the Court's own motion, the Scheduling Conference hearing, currently set for June 4, 2026, is hereby ordered continued to JUNE 4, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 9C. Only the time has changed.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ys) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/28/2026)

  5. 2026-05-28

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

  6. #642026-05-20

    DECLARATION of Corey D. Boddie filed by Plaintiff Joshua Isaacson. (Boddie, Corey) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

  7. #632026-05-11

    MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) Order to Show Cause re Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution by Judge Anne Hwang: The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to personally appear at the continued hearing on 6/4/2026, and to show cause, in writing, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution by 6/2/2026. Failure to personally appear at the hearing on 6/4/2026, or to timely and adequately respond to the order to show cause, will result in dismissal of this action without further order of the Court. (jp)

  8. 2026-05-08

    Motion Hearing

  9. #622026-05-07

    MINUTES OF Motion 50 Hearing held before Judge Anne Hwang. The case is called and counsel state their appearances. The Court and counsel confer. Mr. Joshua Isaacson failed to appear today. Following discussion with the parties, the Court advises counsel that this hearing will be continued to JUNE 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for the reasons stated on the record. Mr. Joshua Isaacson is ordered to appear in person. The Court issues an order to show cause re dismissal for lack of prosecution as to Mr. Joshua Isaacson, with a response to be filed by Mr. Isaacson by no later than June 2, 2026. This Scheduling Conference currently set for May 28, 2026 is now continued to June 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Court Reporter: COURT SMART. Attorney for Plaintiff: Corey Delon Boddie. Attorney for Defendant: Jeffrey A. Payne,via zoom. Courtroom Deputy: Yolanda Skipper. Time in court: 07 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ys) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

  10. #612026-05-04

    Mail Returned addressed to Joshua Isaacson re Motion Hearing,,, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines,, 58 (es) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

  11. #602026-04-29

    DECLARATION of Corey D. Boddie regarding the OSC filed by Plaintiff Joshua Isaacson. (Boddie, Corey) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

  12. #592026-04-23

    MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO APPEAR by Judge Anne Hwang: The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to personally appear at the continued hearing on 5/7/2026, at 9:00 AM. Failure to appear without good cause will result in the imposition of monetary sanctions in the amount of $500 without further order of the Court. (jp) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

  13. #582026-04-23

    MINUTES OF HEARING RE: PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL 50 before Judge Anne Hwang: The Court advises counsel that the motion to withdraw 50 is hereby continued to 5/7/2026 at 9:00 AM. Mr. Joshua Isaacson was ordered to appear today and he has failed to appear. Mr. Joshua Isaacson is ordered to appear in person on 5/7/2026. The Court issues an Order to Show cause re monetary sanctions in the amount of $500, as to his failure to appear. The Courtroom Deputy will mail a copy of this order to Mr. Joshua Isaacson. Court Reporter: Court Smart. (jp) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

  14. #572026-04-20

    DECLARATION of Corey D. Boddie re Notice of Lodging 51 Proof of Service to Joshua Isaacson filed by Plaintiff Joshua Isaacson. (Boddie, Corey) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

  15. 2026-04-17

    Motion Hearing

  16. 2026-04-09

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

  17. 2026-03-27

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

  18. 2026-02-26

    Motion Hearing

  19. 2026-01-28

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

  20. 2025-12-01

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

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