Robert Wheeler v. John Mellencamp

Summary

Robert Wheeler sues John Mellencamp for copyright infringement over an allegedly copied song.

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Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Robert Wheeler (plaintiff) Mercury Records (defendant) Does (defendant) Republic Records (defendant) John Mellencamp (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #1122026-07-23

   Mail Returned

2. 2026-03-10

   Appeal Fees Paid

3. #1112026-03-05

   USCA Notification of Case Number

4. #1102026-02-27

   Filing Fee Letter (A-15CV)

5. #1092026-02-27

   Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

6. #1072026-02-23

   -Transcript

7. 2026-02-23

   Notice of Filing Transcript

8. #1062026-02-20

   -Transcript Order Form (G-120)

9. #1052026-02-17

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

10. #1042026-02-17

    Striking Electronically Filed Documents (G-106)

11. #1032026-02-14

    Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

12. #1022026-02-14

    Leave to File Document

13. #1012026-02-06

    PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Robert Wheeler, re Reply (Motion related) 100, Notice (Other) 99 served on 02/06/2026. (es) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

14. #1002026-02-06

    PLAINTIFF'S REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR LEAVE 90 filed by Plaintiff Robert Wheeler. (es) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

15. #992026-02-06

    NOTICE OF CLARIFICATION REGARDING PROCEDURAL POSTURE AND PARTY IDENTITY filed by Plaintiff Robert Wheeler. (es) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

16. 2026-01-12

    Motion Hearing

17. 2025-04-07

    Bifurcate AND Motion Hearing

18. 2025-04-07

    Scheduling Conference - optional html form

19. 2025-03-26

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

20. 2024-12-04

    Generic Text Only Entry

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