Lamount London v. Quavious Marshall

Summary

Lamount London is suing Quavious Marshall (Quavo) for copyright infringement in federal court, with W Chappell Music Corp., UMG Recordings, and Universal Music-MGB NA joining as parties. The case centers on alleged unauthorized use of London's copyrighted musical work. The dispute involves major record labels and raises questions about songwriting credits and royalty rights in hip-hop production.

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Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

W Chappell Music Corp. UMG Recordings, Inc Universal Music-MGB NA, LLC Quavious Marshall Lamount London

Docket entries

1. #232026-09-02

   Set Aside Default

2. #222026-09-01

   Clerks Entry of Default (CV-37) - optional html form

3. #212026-08-31

   Clerk to Enter Default

4. #202026-08-19

   IN CHAMBERS - Order To Show Cause Re: Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall: In the present case, it appears that one or more of these time periods has not been met. Accordingly, the court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing on or before September 2, 2026 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. See document for details. (es)

5. #192024-10-16

   PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Lamount London, upon Defendant W Chappell Music Corp. served on 10/15/2024, answer due 11/5/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon CSC Lawyers Incorporating Service in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Hayes, DaShawn) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

6. #182024-10-14

   PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Lamount London, upon Defendant Universal Music-MGB NA, LLC served on 10/7/2024, answer due 10/28/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon CT Corporation System, Registered Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Hayes, DaShawn) (Entered: 10/14/2024)

7. #172024-10-14

   PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Lamount London, upon Defendant UMG Recordings, Inc served on 10/7/2024, answer due 10/28/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon CT Corporation System, Registered Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Hayes, DaShawn) (Entered: 10/14/2024)

8. #162024-09-30

   21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant Universal Music-MGB NA, LLC. (shb) (Entered: 09/30/2024)

9. #152024-09-30

   21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant UMG Recordings, Inc. (shb) (Entered: 09/30/2024)

10. #142024-09-30

    21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant Quavious Marshall. (shb) (Entered: 09/30/2024)

11. #132024-09-25

    STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. It controls this case and may differ in some respects from the Local Rules. See order for details. (ys) (Entered: 09/25/2024)

12. #122024-09-24

    Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Lamount London. (Hayes, DaShawn) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

13. #112024-09-24

    Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Lamount London. (Hayes, DaShawn) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

14. #102024-09-24

    Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Lamount London. (Hayes, DaShawn) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

15. #92024-09-24

    Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Lamount London. (Hayes, DaShawn) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

16. #82024-09-24

    NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Lamount London, (Hayes, DaShawn) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

17. #72024-09-24

    REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Lamount London. (Hayes, DaShawn) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

18. #62024-09-24

    NOTICE TO COUNSEL RE: Copyright, Patent and Trademark Reporting Requirements. Counsel shall file the appropriate AO-120 and/or AO-121 form with the Clerk within 10 days. (et) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

19. #52024-09-24

    NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening RE: Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 . The following error(s) was found: No Notice of Interested Parties has been filed. A Notice of Interested Parties must be filed with every partys first appearance. See Local Rule 7.1-1. Counsel must file a Notice of Interested Parties immediately. Failure to do so may be addressed by judicial action, including sanctions. See Local Rule 83-7. (et) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

20. #42024-09-24

    Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

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