CopyrightC.D. Cal.2:26-cv-07142

Darrin Henson v. Sony Music Entertainment

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Summary

Dancer Darrin Henson sues Sony Music Entertainment for copyright infringement over musical composition.

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Latest ruling: neutral (2026-08-23)

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorableDocketFiled 2026-06-302026-08-07 · filing · favors neutral Affidavit2026-08-07 · filing · favors neutral Affidavit2026-08-23 · ruling · favors neutral OrderJun 26Jul 26Aug 26filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
Court
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Docket no.
2:26-cv-07142
Nature of suit
Copyright
Judge
Hernan D. Vera
Filed
2026-06-30
Last filing
2026-08-23

Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Darrin Henson (plaintiff) Does (defendant) Nicholas Pauley (defendant) Lance Bass (defendant) Epic Games, Inc. (defendant) Richmond Street Productions, LLC (defendant) Sony Music Entertainment (defendant)

Docket entries

  1. #362026-08-23

    Order

  2. #352026-08-21

    Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

  3. #342026-08-21

    Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

  4. #332026-08-20

    Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

  5. #322026-08-20

    Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less)

  6. #312026-08-20

    Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties

  7. #302026-08-18

    Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)

  8. #292026-08-13

    Summons Issued

  9. #282026-08-12

    Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)

  10. #272026-08-12

    Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)

  11. #262026-08-12

    Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)

  12. #252026-08-12

    Striking Electronically Filed Documents (G-106)

  13. #242026-08-10

    Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)

  14. #232026-08-10

    Summons Request

  15. #222026-08-08

    Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form

  16. #212026-08-08

    Summons Issued

  17. #202026-08-07

    Affidavit

  18. #192026-08-07

    Affidavit

  19. #182026-08-06

    Summons Request

  20. #172026-08-06

    Deficiency in Summons

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