CopyrightC.D. Cal.2:04-cv-08776Closed

Joanne Siegel v. Time Warner Inc

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Summary

DC Comics and Warner Bros Entertainment are suing Time Warner and related entities over copyright infringement. The lawsuit involves claims that the defendants unlawfully exploited copyrighted material owned by the plaintiffs, with Laura Siegel Larson and other parties asserting rights to the disputed intellectual property.

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Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
Court
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Docket no.
2:04-cv-08776
Nature of suit
Copyright
Judge
Otis D. Wright II
Disposition
judgment
Filed
2004-10-22
Last filing
2016-06-29
Terminated
2013-04-18

Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

DC Comics (plaintiff) Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (plaintiff) Laura Siegel Larson (plaintiff) Does (plaintiff) Warner Brothers Television Production Inc (defendant) Warner Communications Inc (defendant) Time Warner Inc (defendant) Warner Bros Television Inc (counter claimant)

Docket entries

  1. #2752016-06-29

    NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice (Other) 274 . The following error(s) was found: Incorrect event selected. The correct event is: Notice: Withdrawal (document or motion). In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lc) (Entered: 06/29/2016)

  2. #2742016-06-27

    NOTICE of Withdrawal of Applications to Tax Costs filed by Defendants DC Comics, Time Warner Inc, Warner Bros Entertainment Inc, Warner Brothers Television Production Inc, Warner Communications Inc. (Petrocelli, Daniel) (Entered: 06/27/2016)

  3. #2732016-03-04

    MANDATE of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal 257 and Notice of Appeal 259 CCA # 13-56243,13-56257, 13-56244 and 13-56259. The judgment of the 9th Circuit Court, entered February 10, 2016, takes effect this date. This constitutes the formal mandate of the 9th CCA issued pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. [See USCA Memorandum 270 AFFIRMED] (mat) Modified on 5/23/2016 (mat). (Entered: 03/07/2016)

  4. #2722016-03-01

    NOTICE OF RETURN OF EXHIBITS. TO ALL PARTIES/COUNSEL OF RECORD: You are hereby notified to arrange pick up of trial exhibits not later than 30 days from the date of this notice. Exhibits not retrieved will be classified as abandoned and will be destroyed. (cp) (Entered: 03/01/2016)

  5. #2712016-02-18

    ORDER from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 257 filed by Laura Siegel Larson. CCA # 13-56244 and 13-56259. Plaintiff-Appellant's request to designate the memorandum disposition filed on February 10, 2016 as an opinion and publish is DENIED. (mat) (Entered: 02/18/2016)

  6. #2702016-02-10

    MEMORANDUM from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 257 filed by Laura Siegel Larson, Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 259 filed by Warner Bros Entertainment Inc, Time Warner Inc, DC Comics. CCA # 13-56244 and 13-56259. The decision of the District Court is AFFIRMED. (mat) (Entered: 02/10/2016)

  7. #2692014-05-09

    ORDER from 9th CCA filed re: 9th CCA Assigned Case Number Notice, 258 filed by Laura Siegel Larson, Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 259 filed by Warner Bros Entertainment Inc, Time Warner Inc, DC Comics, CCA # 13-56244 and 13-56259. Defendants' unopposed motion for leave to file an oversized brief of 17,441 words is granted. Order received in this district on 5/9/14.[See document for all details] (mat) (Entered: 05/12/2014)

  8. #2682014-03-05

    ORDER from 9th CCA filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals 257 filed by Laura Siegel Larson, Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 259 filed by Warner Bros Entertainment Inc, Time Warner Inc, DC Comics, CCA # 13-56244 and 13-56259. Plaintiff's unopposed motion for leave to file an oversized brief of 16,383 words is granted. The Clerk shall file the first brief on cross-appeal submitted by electronic filing on February 23, 2014 for consolidated nos. 13-56243/13-56257 and 13-56244/13-56259. Plaintiff's unopposed motion to file corrected brief is granted. The second brief on cross-appeal is due 30 days after the date of this order. The third brief on cross-appeal is due 60 days after the date of this order. The optional cross-appeal reply brief is due within 14 days after service of the third brief on cross-appeal. Order received in this district on 3/5/2014. (dmap) (Entered: 03/07/2014)

  9. #2672013-11-23

    TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on March 20, 2006 10:00 am. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Sheri Kleeger, phone number 213-894-6604. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 12/14/2013. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/24/2013. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/21/2014. (Kleeger, Sheri) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

  10. #2662013-11-21

    TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on Monday, September 17, 2007; 1:38 PM. Court Reporter: THERESA LANZA, phone number www.theresalanza.com, 661-303-4776. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 12/12/2013. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/22/2013. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/19/2014. (Lanza, Theresa) (Entered: 11/21/2013)

  11. #2652013-11-21

    TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on Monday, February 12, 2007; 10:16 AM. Court Reporter: THERESA LANZA, phone number www.theresalanza.com, 661-303-4776. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 12/12/2013. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/22/2013. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/19/2014. (Lanza, Theresa) (Entered: 11/21/2013)

  12. #2642013-08-13

    TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to plaintiff Laura Siegel Larson(an individual) Court Reporter. Court will contact Justin Gomes at jgomes@toberoffandassociates.com with any questions regarding this order. Transcript portion requested: Other: Pre-Trial Hearings: March 20, 2006; February 12, 2007; September 17, 2007. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter/recorder. (Toberoff, Marc) (Entered: 08/13/2013)

  13. #2632013-08-12

    NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice (Other) 262 . The following error(s) was found: Incorrect Event used. Please file your document under Civil> Other Filings> Transcripts> G-120 Form. You must electronically refile the above referenced Request for Transcript in this case to correct this deficiency. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mw) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/12/2013)

  14. #2622013-08-09

    NOTICE of Intent re: Designation and Ordering of Transcripts filed by plaintiff Laura Siegel Larson(an individual). (Toberoff, Marc) (Entered: 08/09/2013)

  15. 2012-02-24

    Notice of Electronic Filing re Notice of Change of Attorney Information (G-06), Notice of Change of Attorney Information (G-06) 211, Notice of Change of Attorney Information (G-06), Notice of Change of Attorney Information (G-06) 210 e-mailed to jeffrey.b.linden@disney.com bounced due to unknown address. Primary e-mail address corrected. Notice of Electronic Filing resent addressed to jeffrey.b.linden@gmail.com. Pursuant to the General Order and Local Rules it is the attorneys obligation to maintain all personal contact information including e-mail address in the CM/ECF system. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY.(tyw) TEXT ONLY ENTRY

  16. 2007-09-06

    DOCUMENT number 155, Notice of Ex Parte Application of Non-Party for Order deleted for the following reason: docket entry belongs to case CV 04-8400 (ad).(la)

  17. 2005-11-30

    FAX number for Attorney Justin Deabler is 212-813-5901. (mg, )

  18. 2005-09-07

    FAX number for Attorney Adam Hagen is 310-550-7191. (mg, )

  19. 2004-11-17

    PREPARED ORDER RE TRANSFER Pursuant to General Order 224 (Related Case) by Clerk; related to CV 04-8400 DDP (RZx). (rn, )

  20. 2004-10-22

    REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION REGARDING COPYRIGHT (cc: form mailed to Washington, D.C.) (Opening) (jag, )

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