American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. v. Flying J, Inc.

Summary

Major broadcasters including ABC, Disney, Fox, and CBS sued Flying J and Ton Services over copyright infringement. The case involves alleged unauthorized use of television content owned by the networks and their subsidiaries, including programming from Universal Television, Turner Entertainment, and Spelling Television. The lawsuit seeks damages for the unauthorized distribution or reproduction of copyrighted broadcast material.

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Cause

28:1338cp Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Ton Services, Inc. Flying J, Inc. Universal Television Networks Universal Network Television LLC Turner Network Television LP, LLLP Turner Entertainment Networks, Inc. TBS Funding Corp. Superstation, Inc. Spelling Television Inc. Fox Broadcasting Company Disney Enterprises, Inc. CBS Broadcasting Inc. American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.

Docket entries

1. #232007-06-20

   Stipulation For Dismissal With Prejudice: this action is dismissed in its entirety with prejudice. Each party shall bear its own costs and attorney's fees. (Signed by Judge Deborah A. Batts on 6/20/07) (dle) (Entered: 06/21/2007)

2. #222007-05-07

   STIPULATION AND ORDER that plaintiffs dfts' time to answer plaintiffs' complaint shall be extended by 30 days. (Signed by Judge Deborah A. Batts on 5/7/07) (dle) (Entered: 05/08/2007)

3. #212007-04-05

   STIPULATION AND ORDER: defendants time to answer plaintiff's complaint shall be extended by thirty (30) days. (Signed by Judge Deborah A. Batts on 4/5/07) (db) (Entered: 04/06/2007)

4. #202007-02-22

   MEMORANDUM & ORDER defendants' motion to dismiss count one of the complaint is DENIED. Count Two of the Complaint is hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Defendants shall answer within forty five (45) days of the date of this Memorandum and Order. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Deborah A. Batts on 2/22/07) (jco) (Entered: 02/23/2007)

5. #192006-08-16

   NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jessamyn Sheli Berniker on behalf of Fox Broadcasting Company, Spelling Television Inc., Superstation, Inc., TBS Funding Corp., Turner Entertainment Networks, Inc., Turner Network Television LP, LLLP, Universal Network Television LLC, American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., Universal Television Networks, CBS Broadcasting Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc. (Berniker, Jessamyn) (Entered: 08/16/2006)

6. 2006-08-16

   CASHIERS OFFICE REMARK on 18 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice in the amount of $25.00, paid on 08/15/2006, Receipt Number 587779. (jd, )

7. #182006-08-02

   ORDER; granting 17 Motion for Paul B. Gaffney to Appear Pro Hac Vice . (Signed by Judge Deborah A. Batts on 8/2/06) (pl, ) (Entered: 08/03/2006)

8. #172006-07-25

   MOTION for Paul B. Gaffney to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Document filed by Fox Broadcasting Company, Spelling Television Inc., Superstation, Inc., TBS Funding Corp., Turner Entertainment Networks, Inc., Turner Network Television LP, LLLP, Universal Network Television LLC, American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., Universal Television Networks, CBS Broadcasting Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc. Proposed Order attached. (db, ) (Entered: 07/28/2006)

9. #162006-07-21

   REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 8 MOTION to Dismiss.. Document filed by Flying J, Inc., Ton Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Service)(Sprigman, Christopher) (Entered: 07/21/2006)

10. #152006-06-28

    MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 8 MOTION to Dismiss.. Document filed by Fox Broadcasting Company, Spelling Television Inc., Superstation, Inc., TBS Funding Corp., Turner Entertainment Networks, Inc., Turner Network Television LP, LLLP, Universal Network Television LLC, American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., Universal Television Networks, CBS Broadcasting Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc.. (Manning, Christopher) (Entered: 06/28/2006)

11. #142006-06-21

    STIPULATION AND ORDER that plntfs' time to respond to defts' Motion to Dismiss the complaint shall be extended from 6/19 to 6/28/06 and defts' reply shall be extended from 6/26 to 7/21/06. (Signed by Judge Deborah A. Batts on 6/22/06) (cd, ) (Entered: 06/22/2006)

12. #132006-06-12

    MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 8 MOTION to Dismiss.. Document filed by Flying J, Inc., Ton Services, Inc.. (Sprigman, Christopher) (Entered: 06/12/2006)

13. 2006-06-12

    ***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - DOCUMENT TYPE ERROR. Note to Attorney Christopher Jon Sprigman to RE-FILE Document 9 Brief. Use the document type Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion found under the document list Responses and Replies. (kg)

14. #122006-06-07

    CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Motion to Dismiss and Supporting Papers served on Plaintiffs on 06/05/2006. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Flying J, Inc., Ton Services, Inc.. (Sprigman, Christopher) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

15. #112006-06-07

    RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Document filed by Flying J, Inc., Ton Services, Inc..(Sprigman, Christopher) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

16. #102006-06-07

    DECLARATION of Christopher Sprigman in Support re: 8 MOTION to Dismiss.. Document filed by Flying J, Inc., Ton Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit B to C. Sprigman Declaration)(Sprigman, Christopher) (Entered: 06/07/2006)

17. 2006-06-07

    ***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY ERROR. Note to Attorney Christopher Sprigman to RE-FILE Document 7 MOTION to Dismiss. ERROR(S): Filing Error of Attachments. Supporting Documents must be filed separately. Declaration in support of motion event found under Responses and Replies. Rule 7.1 Statement event found under Other Documents. Re-file motion first then other supporting documents filed each separately. (kg)

18. 2006-04-18

    Case Designated ECF. (es, )

19. 2006-04-18

    Magistrate Judge Kevin N. Fox is so designated. (es, )

20. 2006-04-18

    SUMMONS ISSUED as to Flying J, Inc., Ton Services, Inc.. (es, )

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