Bruce Sudano v. Kanye Omari West

Summary

Bruce Sudano is suing Kanye West, Yeezy Record Label, and associates for copyright infringement in federal court. The lawsuit centers on alleged unauthorized use of Sudano's musical work or composition in connection with West's music or Yeezy productions. The case, filed in the Central District of California, seeks damages for the claimed infringement.

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Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Bruce Sudano (plaintiff) Does (defendant) YZY SND (defendant) Yeezy Record Label, LLC (defendant) Tyrone William Griffin Jr. (defendant) Kanye Omari West (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #252024-06-26

   REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing) (Attachments: # 1 Order Dismissing Action) (gk) (Entered: 06/26/2024)

2. #242024-06-25

   ORDER DISMISSING ACTION WITH PREJUDICE WITH RETENTION OF JURISDICTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court APPROVES the parties' Stipulation 23, and HEREBY ORDERS that this Court shall retain jurisdiction for the purpose of resolving any disputes between the parties with respect to enforcement of any provision of the parties' Settlement Agreement. This action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE, with each side bearing his or its own costs and attorneys fees. ( Case Terminated. Made JS-6. ) (gk) (Entered: 06/26/2024)

3. #232024-06-20

   STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a) filed by Plaintiff Bruce Sudano. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Dismissing Action with Prejudice with Retention of Jurisdiction to Enforce Settlement Agreement)(Stein, Stanton) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

4. #222024-05-29

   (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONTINUING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RESPONSE DEADLINE by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: On 5/3/2024, the Court issued an Order to Show Cause re Lack of Prosecution. In light of Plaintiff's response to the Order to Show Cause, the Court CONTINUES the Order to Show Cause response deadline to 6/21/2024. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dta) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/29/2024)

5. 2024-05-29

   Generic Text Only Entry

6. #212024-05-15

   RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Bruce Sudanoto Order to Show Cause, 20 (Stein, Stanton) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

7. #202024-05-03

   MINUTES [In Chambers] Order to Show Cause Re: Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Accordingly, the Court, on its own motion, orders Plaintiff(s) to show cause, in writing, on or before May 17, 2024, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (rolm) (Entered: 05/06/2024)

8. #192024-04-29

   PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Bruce Sudano, upon Defendant YZY SND served on 3/27/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Caleb Hopkins, Concierge/Security in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at home address and by also mailing a copy (Stein, Stanton) (Entered: 04/29/2024)

9. #182024-04-29

   PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Bruce Sudano, upon Defendant Yeezy Record Label, LLC served on 3/28/2024, answer due 4/18/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Rebecca Vang, authorized to accept on behalf of listed agent for service of process, CSC Lawyers Incorporating Service in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Stein, Stanton) (Entered: 04/29/2024)

10. #172024-04-29

    PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Bruce Sudano, upon Defendant Kanye Omari West served on 3/27/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Caleb Hopkins, Concierge/Security in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at home address and by also mailing a copy (Stein, Stanton) (Entered: 04/29/2024)

11. #162024-02-28

    STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (cb) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

12. #152024-02-28

    21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant YZY SND. (et) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

13. #142024-02-28

    21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant Yeezy Record Label, LLC. (et) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

14. #132024-02-28

    21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant Tyrone William Griffin Jr. (et) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

15. #122024-02-28

    21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant Kanye Omari West. (et) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

16. #112024-02-28

    Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

17. #102024-02-28

    NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

18. #92024-02-28

    NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Andre Birotte Jr and Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (et) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

19. #82024-02-27

    REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Bruce Sudano. (Stein, Stanton) (Entered: 02/27/2024)

20. #72024-02-27

    NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Bruce Sudano, (Stein, Stanton) (Entered: 02/27/2024)

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