CopyrightC.D. Cal.2:24-cv-04403Closed

Bayardo Reno Sandy v. Paramount Pictures Corporation

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Summary

Bayardo Reno Sandy is suing Paramount Pictures for copyright infringement in federal court. The case involves an alleged unauthorized use of Sandy's creative work by the major film studio. The lawsuit seeks damages for the copyright violation.

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Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
Court
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Docket no.
2:24-cv-04403
Nature of suit
Copyright
Judge
R. Gary Klausner
Disposition
dismissed
Filed
2024-05-28
Last filing
2026-10-03
Terminated
2024-12-13

Cause

17:501 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Bayardo Reno Sandy (plaintiff) Paramount Pictures Corporation (defendant)

Docket entries

  1. #542026-07-30

    MEMORANDUM from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 50 filed by Bayardo Reno Sandy. CCA # 25-1287. The decision of the District Court is AFFIRMED. [SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS.] (san) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

  2. #532025-03-14

    (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: The docket entry attaching no document and having no docket entry summary filed by Plaintiff on 3/14/2025 is STRICKEN as improperly filed. SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/14/2025)

  3. 2025-03-14

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

  4. 2025-03-14

    (STRICKEN PER ORDER AT DOCKET ENTRY 53) - (Sandy, Bayardo) Modified on 3/14/2025 (jre).

  5. 2025-03-14

    Pay Filing Fee

  6. 2025-03-04

    USCA Notification of Case Number

  7. #522025-02-28

    NOTIFICATION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of case number assigned and briefing schedule. Appeal Docket No. 25-1287 assigned to Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 50 as to Plaintiff Bayardo Reno Sandy. (car) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

  8. #512025-02-28

    ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: denying 49 MOTION for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis. (mat) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

  9. #502025-02-27

    NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Plaintiff Bayardo Reno Sandy. Appeal of Order on Motion for Attorney Fees,,, Order on Motion for Reconsideration,, 48, Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,, Order on Motion to Strike, 34 . (Appeal Fee - In Forma Pauperis Request.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order ECF-No.48, # 2 Exhibit Judgement-ECF-No.34, # 3 Affidavit of Service)(Sandy, Bayardo) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

  10. #492025-02-27

    NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Appeal in forma pauperis with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Plaintiff Bayardo Reno Sandy. Motion set for hearing on 3/24/2025 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Service) (Sandy, Bayardo) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

  11. #482025-02-14

    IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: ORDER RE PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 38 AND DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES 36 . Plaintiff moves for reconsideration of the Court ' s dismissal of his claims and report to the Register of Copyrights informing it of the Court's dismissal. The Court DENIES Plaintiffs Motion for Reconsideration and GRANTS Defendant's Motion for Attorneys' Fees. The Comi awards $90,784.00 in attorneys' fees toDefendant. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR SPECIFICS). (lc) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

  12. #472025-02-06

    SCHEDULING NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES AND ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge R. Gary Klausner: Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration 38, calendared for hearing on 2/10/2025, has been taken under submission and off the motion calendar. No appearances by counsel are necessary. The Court will issue a ruling after full consideration of properly submitted pleadings. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/06/2025)

  13. 2025-02-06

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

  14. #462025-01-24

    FOR COURT USE ONLY: STATISTICAL CORRECTION Denying as Moot 44 Motion for Leave to Appear remotely per text entry in chambers order no. 45 (lc) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

  15. #452025-01-24

    SCHEDULING NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES AND ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge R. Gary Klausner: Defendant Paramount Pictures Corporation's Motion for Attorney Fees 36, calendared for hearing on 1/27/2025, has been taken under submission and off the motion calendar. No appearances by counsel are necessary. The Court will issue a ruling after full consideration of properly submitted pleadings. Plaintiff's Motion to Appear Remotely 44, is DENED AS MOOT. Plaintiff should note, for the future, that NO REMOTE APPEARANCES, VIA VIDEO, TELEPHONE OR OTHERWISE, ARE ALLOWED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/24/2025)

  16. 2025-01-24

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

  17. 2025-01-24

    Leave to Appear

  18. 2024-12-09

    Scheduling Conference - optional html form

  19. 2024-11-27

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

  20. 2024-10-30

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

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