Shosh Yonay v. Paramount Pictures Corporation

Summary

Shosh Yonay sues Paramount Pictures for copyright infringement over an allegedly copied screenplay.

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Cause

17:501 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Yuval Yonay (plaintiff) Shosh Yonay (plaintiff) Does (defendant) Paramount Pictures Corporation (defendant) Bruce Isaacs (mediator (adr panel))

Docket entries

1. #1212026-02-20

   MANDATE of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 112, CCA # 24-2897. The judgment of this Court, entered January 02, 2026, takes effect this date. This constitutes the formal mandate of this Court issued pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Costs are taxed against the appellants in the amount of $387.70. [See USCA Opinion 120, AFFIRMED.](mat) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

2. #1202026-01-02

   OPINION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 112 filed by Shosh Yonay. CCA # 24-2897. AFFIRMED. (mat) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

3. #1192025-09-19

   Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Matthew Kaiser counsel for Defendant Paramount Pictures Corporation. Matthew Zachary Kaiser is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Paramount Pictures Corporation. (Kaiser, Matthew) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

4. #1182024-05-31

   MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - COURT ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson. For the foregoing reasons, the Court declines to award attorneys' fees to Defendant. However, the Court grants Defendant's Motion to the extent it seeks $4,500 in costs for the deposition of James McDonald. (See document for further details).; granting in part and denying in part 109 MOTION for Fees. (aco) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

5. #1162024-05-31

   IN CHAMBERS ORDER TAKING MOTION UNDER ADVISEMENT by Judge Percy Anderson. A hearing on the MOTION for Fees 109 is scheduled for June 3, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Pursuant to Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 7-15, the Court finds this matter appropriate for decision without oral argument. The hearing calendared for June 3, 2024, is vacated and the matter taken off calendar. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kss) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/31/2024)

6. 2024-05-31

   Text Only Scheduling Notice

7. 2024-05-31

   Bill of Costs (CV-59) - Issued

8. #1172024-05-30

   BILL OF COSTS. Costs Taxed in amount of $ 7,655.41 in favor of Paramount Pictures and against Plaintiffs. RE: APPLICATION to the Clerk to Tax Costs against Plaintiff Shosh Yonay, Yuval Yonay 108 (cp) (Entered: 05/31/2024)

9. #1152024-05-20

   REPLY in support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Motion for Fees Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 505 and Fed. R. Civ. Proc. 26(B)(4)(E)(I) 109 filed by Defendant Paramount Pictures Corporation. (Lens, Molly) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

10. #1142024-05-07

    NOTIFICATION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of case number assigned and briefing schedule. Appeal Docket No. 24-2897 assigned to Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 112 as to Plaintiffs Shosh Yonay, Yuval Yonay. (car) (Entered: 05/08/2024)

11. #1132024-05-06

    OPPOSITION re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Motion for Fees Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 505 and Fed. R. Civ. Proc. 26(B)(4)(E)(I) 109 filed by Plaintiff Shosh Yonay. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Marc Toberoff, # 2 Ex. A - Email from M Lens - 8.21.23, # 3 Ex. B - Email from D Feuer - 8.23.23, # 4 Ex. C - Email from D Feuer - 9.1.23, # 5 Ex. D - PPC M&C Letter - 9.21.23, # 6 Ex. E - PPC initial disclosures, # 7 Ex. F - PPC 2022 10-K excerpts, # 8 Ex. G - PPC 2023 10-K excerpts, # 9 Ex. H - Redacted Email from Nelson to Kosinski et al -1.18.23, # 10 Ex. I - Weinstock Waldman Emails Redacted - 1.18.23, # 11 Ex. J - Tiffany Wagner MPRM Email Redacted - 2.7.23, # 12 Ex. K - Emilee Serwan FGS email Redacted - 3.5.23, # 13 Ex. L - Cash-Epps Writer 83 Agreement Redacted, # 14 Ex. M - Proser Writer 85 Agreement Redacted, # 15 Ex. N - Internal Comm'ns, Conf Call Entries, # 16 Ex. O - Internal Research, Memoranda Entries, # 17 Ex. P - Clerical, Case Manag Entries Entries, # 18 Ex. Q - Duplicative Entries, # 19 Ex. R - Unproduced Evidence, Mot to Strike Entries, # 20 Ex. S - Overly Redacted Entries, # 21 Ex. T - Vague Entries, # 22 Ex. U - Block Billing Entries, # 23 Declaration of Alex Kozinski, # 24 Declaration of Shosh Yonay, # 25 Declaration of Yuval Yonay, # 26 Proposed Order Denying PPC's Mot for Fees)(Toberoff, Marc) (Entered: 05/06/2024)

12. #1122024-05-06

    NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Plaintiffs Shosh Yonay. Appeal of Order on Motion to Exclude,,,,,,,,, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,,,, Order on Motion to Strike,, 105, Order Dismissing Case,, 106 . (Appeal Fee - $605 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-37417868.) (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 1 - Minute Order, Dkt. 105, # 2 Ex. 2 - Judgment, Dkt. 106, # 3 Representation Statement, # 4 Certificate of Service)(Toberoff, Marc) (Entered: 05/06/2024)

13. #1112024-04-24

    ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION EXTENDING DEADLINES FOR OPPOSITION AND REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR FEES 110 by Judge Percy Anderson. The Court hereby GRANTS the Joint Stipulation and ORDERS the following: 1. The deadline for Plaintiffs to file their opposition to Defendant's Motion shall be continued to May 6, 2024. 2. The deadline for Defendant to file its reply in support of its Motion be continued to May 20, 2024. 3. The hearing date for the Motion shall be continued to June 3, 2024. (rolm) (Entered: 04/25/2024)

14. #1102024-04-24

    Joint STIPULATION to Continue DEADLINES FOR OPPOSITION AND REPLY TO DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR FEES Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Motion for Fees Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 505 and Fed. R. Civ. Proc. 26(B)(4)(E)(I) 109 filed by Plaintiffs Shosh Yonay. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Toberoff, Marc) (Entered: 04/24/2024)

15. #1092024-04-19

    NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Motion for Fees Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 505 and Fed. R. Civ. Proc. 26(B)(4)(E)(I) filed by Defendant Paramount Pictures Corporation. Motion set for hearing on 5/20/2024 at 01:30 PM before Judge Percy Anderson. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Molly M. Lens In Support of Paramount Pictures Corporation's Motion for Fees Pursuant To 17 U.S.C. § 505 and Fed. R. Civ. Proc. 26(B)(4)(E)(I), # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Proposed Order) (Lens, Molly) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

16. #1082024-04-19

    APPLICATION to the Clerk to Tax Costs against Plaintiff Shosh Yonay, Yuval Yonay filed by Defendant Paramount Pictures Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C) (Lens, Molly) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

17. #1072024-04-08

    REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing) (Attachments: # 1 Judgment) (aco) (Entered: 04/08/2024)

18. 2024-04-03

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

19. 2023-01-05

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

20. 2022-11-04

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

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