Goldman v. Major League Baseball Properties, Inc.

Summary

Justin Goldman sues MLB for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of his baseball highlight videos.

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Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Justin Goldman (plaintiff) Major League Baseball Advanced Media, L.P. (defendant) Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #52026-04-09

   CIVIL JUDGMENT: For the reasons stated in the April 6, 2026, order, this action is dismissed. The Court certifies under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal from the Court's judgment would not be taken in good faith. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 4/9/2026) (Attachments: # 1 Notice of right to appeal) (nd)

2. #42026-04-06

   ORDER OF DISMISSAL: Accordingly, 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 therefo re IFP status 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 4/6/2026) (jjc) Transmission to Orders and Judgments Clerk for processing.

3. 2026-03-30

   Notice of Case Assignment/Reassignment - Sua Sponte

4. #32026-02-26

   ORDER DIRECTING PAYMENT OF FEE OR IFP APPLICATION: 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 atta ched 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 postal mail mu st (1) be made by money order or certified check; (2) be made payable to: Clerk, USDC, SDNY; and (3) include the docket number listed above. Personal checks are not accepted. Payment of the fees also can be made in person at the courthouse by cred it card, money order, certified check, or cash. No further action will be taken in this case, and no summons shall issue, 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 Clerk's Office. If the Court grants the IFP application, Plaintiff will be permitted to proceed without prepayment of fees. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). If Plaintiff submitted p roper payment for this action before receiving this order, the case will proceed once that payment is processed. If Plaintiff 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 from this order would not be taken in good faith, and therefore in forma pauperis 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 nonfrivolous issue). Plaintiff has not included his address on his pleadings, 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 mail the order to an address used in a recent action, which is 15 West 55th Street, Apt. 5B, New York, NY 10019, and to email the order to the email address from which Plaintiff transmitted his complaint, which is justin@pr1mesound.com. SO ORDERED. (Filing Fee due by 3/30/2026. In Forma Pauperis (IFP) Application due by 3/30/2026.) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 2/26/26) (yv)

5. #22026-02-05

   Standing Order re Cases Filed By Pro Se Plaintiffs

6. 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)

7. 2026-02-05

   Note Regarding Service on Self-Represented Party

8. #12026-02-03

   COMPLAINT against Major League Baseball Advanced Media, L.P., Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. Document filed by Justin Goldman. (sac) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

9. 2026-02-03

   Case Designated ECF

10. 2026-02-03

    Case Designated ECF. (sac)

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