Sokolsky v. Islander Media Group, Inc.

Summary

Bing Sokolsky is suing Islander Media Group for copyright infringement in federal court. The case involves a copyrighted work allegedly used without permission, though the specific title or nature of the work is not detailed in available case information. The dispute centers on unauthorized use of protected creative content.

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Cause

17:0501 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Bing Sokolsky (plaintiff) Islander Media Group, Inc. (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #52026-09-09

   Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed by Bing Sokolsky (Colville, George) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

2. #42026-09-09

   FORM AO 121 SENT TO DIRECTOR OF U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE. (Attachments: # 1 Complaint w/ Exhibits) (caw) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

3. #32026-09-09

   Summons Issued as to Islander Media Group, Inc. (caw) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

4. 2026-09-09

   Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent

5. #22026-09-08

   Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Darrin P. Gayles. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Detra Shaw-Wilder is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (caw) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

6. #12026-09-08

   COMPLAINT against Islander Media Group, Inc.. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19963418, filed by Bing Sokolsky. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Registration, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Infringement, # 3 Summon(s) Summons, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Colville, George) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

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