Eric Mercer, Jr. v. Cash Carti Music, LLC
Summary
Eric Mercer, Jr. is suing Cash Carti Music, Jordan Carter, Interscope Records, and Universal Music Group for copyright infringement. The lawsuit alleges unauthorized use of Mercer's copyrighted work in connection with Playboi Carti's music or releases. The case targets both the artist and major record labels involved in distribution.
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Latest ruling: plaintiff (2026-08-06)
Counsel of record
- Williams Law GroupAndrew Williams
- Court
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- Docket no.
- 2:25-cv-00670
- Nature of suit
- Copyright
- Judge
- Percy Anderson
- Disposition
- judgment
- Filed
- 2025-01-24
- Last filing
- 2026-08-06
- Terminated
- 2025-08-06
Cause
17:501 Copyright Infringement
Entities in this case
Parties
Does Cash Carti Music, LLC Interscope Records Universal Music Group, Inc Jordan Carter Eric Mercer, Jr.
Docket entries
- #372026-08-13
Striking Electronically Filed Documents (G-106)
- #362026-08-06
Set Aside Judgment
- #352025-08-06
JUDGMENT OF DISMISSAL by Judge Percy Anderson, Related to: Order on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, 34 it is HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the action filed by Plaintiff is dismissed with prejudice. See Judgment for further information. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (es)
- #342025-08-06
Judgment on the Pleadings
- #332025-07-14
Judgment on the Pleadings
- #322025-07-01
Declaration
- #312025-06-20
Scheduling Order
- #302025-06-20
Order/Referral to ADR (No 3) (Private Mediator) (ADR-12)
- #292025-06-19
Scheduling Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
- #282025-06-18
PROTECTIVE ORDER CONCERNING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION by Judge Percy Anderson. The Court enters the following protective order: (See document for further details). (aco)
- #272025-06-16
Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan
- #262025-05-20
Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only
- #252025-05-16
Corporate Disclosure Statement
- #242025-05-16
Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
- #232025-05-12
Extension of Time to Answer
- #222025-05-09
Extend Time to File Answer
- #212025-04-14
Extending Answer Due Deadline
- #202025-04-10
Extending Time to Answer (More than 30 days)
- #192025-03-14
Summons Issued
- #182025-03-14
Summons Issued
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