Goldman v. Bleacher Report, Inc.

Summary

Justin Goldman sues Bleacher Report and Warner Bros. Discovery for copyright infringement over video content.

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Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Justin Goldman (plaintiff) Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (defendant) Bleacher Report, Inc. (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #52026-03-12

   CIVIL JUDGMENT that for the reasons stated in the March 10, 2026, order, this action is dismissed. The Court certifies under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal from the Courts judgment would not be taken in good faith. See Coppedge v. United States, 369 U.S. 438, 444-45 (1962) (holding that an appellant demonstrates good faith when he seeks review of a nonfrivolous issue). SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/12/2026) (Attachments: # 1 Appeal Package) (tp)

2. #42026-03-10

   ORDER OF DISMISSAL...The complaint is dismissed without prejudice. See 28 U.S.C. §§ 1914, 1915. The Court certifies under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal from this order would not be taken in good faith, and therefore IFP sta tus is denied for the purpose of an appeal. Cf. Coppedge v. United States, 369 U.S. 438, 444-45 (1962) (holding that an appellant demonstrates good faith when he seeks review of a nonfrivolous issue). The Court directs the Clerk of Court to enter judgment in this case. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/10/26) (yv) Transmission to Orders and Judgments Clerk for processing.

3. #32026-02-06

   ORDER DIRECTING PAYMENT OF FEE OR IFP APPLICATION: The complaint in this action was submitted to the court by email and has been assigned the docket number listed above. To proceed with a civil action, a plaintiff must either pay the $405.00 in fees or, to request authorization to proceed without prepayment of fees, submit a signed in forma pauperis ("IFP") application. See 28 U.S.C. §§ 1914, 1915. Within thirty days of the date of this order, Plaintiff must either pay the $405.00 in fees or, if Plaintiff is unable to pay such fees, Plaintiff should complete, sign, and submit the attached IFP application. Payment of the fees should be mailed to the following address: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Cashiers-Room 260, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007. Payment of the fees by mail must (1) be made by money order or certified check; (2) be made payable to: Clerk, USDC, SDNY; and (3) include the docket number l isted above. Personal checks are not accepted. Payment of the fees also can be made in person at the courthouse by credit card, money order, certified check, or cash. No further action will be taken in this case, and no summons shall issue or answe r be required, until the fees are paid or a completed and signed IFP application is received. If Plaintiff complies with this order, the case shall be processed in accordance with the procedures of the Clerks Office. If the Court grants the IFP appli cation, Plaintiff will be permitted to proceed without prepayment of fees. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). If Plaintiff submitted proper payment for this action before receiving this order, the case will proceed once that payment is processed. If Pl aintiff fails to comply with this order within the time allowed, or fails to seek an extension of time to comply, the action will be dismissed without prejudice to refiling. The Court certifies under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal fro m this order would not be taken in good faith, and therefore IFP status is denied for the purpose of an appeal. Cf. Coppedge v. United States, 369 U.S. 438, 44445 (1962) (holding that appellant demonstrates good faith when seeking review of a nonf rivolous issue). Plaintiff has not included his address on his pleadings in this action, as he is required to do. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 11(a). This order will be viewable on the public docket, and the Court directs the Clerk of Court to email the ord er to the email address from which Plaintiff transmitted his complaint (justin@pr1mesound.com). A consent to electronic service form is also attached. SO ORDERED. Filing Fee due by 3/9/2026. In Forma Pauperis (IFP) Application due by 3/9/2026. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 2/5/2026) (jca)

4. #22026-02-05

   STANDING ORDER IN RE CASES FILED BY PRO SE PLAINTIFFS (See 24-MISC-127 Standing Order filed March 18, 2024). To ensure that all cases heard in the Southern District of New York are handled promptly and efficiently, all parties must keep the court apprised of any new contact information. It is a party's obligation to provide an address for service; service of court orders cannot be accomplished if a party does not update the court when a change of address occurs. Accordingly, all self-represented litigants are hereby ORDERED to inform the court of each change in their address or electronic contact information. Parties may consent to electronic service to receive notifications of court filings by email, rather than relying on regular mail delivery. Parties may also ask the court for permission to file documents electronically. Forms, including instructions for consenting to electronic service and requesting permission to file documents electronically, may be found by clicking on the hyperlinks in this order, or by accessing the forms on the courts website, nysd.uscourts.gov/forms. The procedures that follow apply only to cases filed by pro se plaintiffs. If the court receives notice from the United States Postal Service that an order has been returned to the court, or otherwise receives information that the address of record for a self-represented plaintiff is no longer valid, the court may issue an Order to Show Cause why the case should not be dismissed without prejudice for failure to comply with this order. Such order will be sent to the plaintiffs last known address and will also be viewable on the court's electronic docket. A notice directing the parties' attention to this order shall be docketed (and mailed to any self-represented party that has appeared and has not consented to electronic service) upon the opening of each case or miscellaneous matter that is classified as pro se in the court's records. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/18/2024) (sac) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

5. 2026-02-05

   Notice of Case Assignment/Reassignment - Sua Sponte

6. 2026-02-05

   NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT - SUA SPONTE to Judge Laura Taylor Swain. Judge Unassigned is no longer assigned to the case. (vba)

7. 2026-02-05

   Note Regarding Service on Self-Represented Party

8. 2026-02-05

   CASE MANAGEMENT NOTE: For each electronic filing made in a case involving a self-represented party who has not consented to electronic service, the filing party must serve the document on such self-represented party in a manner permitted by Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b)(2) (other than through the ECF system) and file proof of service for each document so served. Please see Rule 9.2 of the courts ECF Rules & Instructions for further information. (sac)

9. #12026-02-03

   COMPLAINT against Bleacher Report, Inc., Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Document filed by Justin Goldman. (sac) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

10. 2026-02-03

    Case Designated ECF. (sac)

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