CopyrightC.D. Cal.2:12-cv-05883Closed

James J Braddock v. Angelina Jolie

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Summary

James J Braddock is suing Angelina Jolie, Edin Sarkic, Scout Film, FilmDistrict, and GK Films for copyright infringement. The lawsuit centers on claims that they used his copyrighted material without permission in connection with a film project. The case was filed in the Central District of California.

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Latest ruling: defendant (2013-04-22)

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Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorableDocketFiled 2012-07-092013-03-15 · filing · favors defendant Reply (Motion related)2013-04-22 · ruling · favors defendant JUDGMENT by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Pursuant to the Court's 3/29/2013 Order granting Defenda…Jul 12Nov 12Apr 13filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
Court
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Docket no.
2:12-cv-05883
Nature of suit
Copyright
Judge
Dolly M. Gee
Disposition
dismissed
Filed
2012-07-09
Last filing
2017-07-26
Terminated
2013-04-22

Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Angelina JolieJames J Braddock

Parties

James J Braddock (plaintiff) Edin Sarkic (defendant) Scout Film (defendant) FilmDistrict (defendant) GK Films (defendant) Angelina Jolie (defendant)

Docket entries

  1. #982013-04-22

    JUDGMENT by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Pursuant to the Court's 3/29/2013 Order granting Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 96 , and the Court's 4/22/2013 order dismissing all claims against Defendants Edin Sarkic and Scout Film without prejudice 97 , IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that judgment is entered in favor of Defendants and against Plaintiff James J. Braddock, who shall take nothing. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (gk)

  2. #942013-03-15

    Reply (Motion related)

  3. #932013-03-06

    Objection/Opposition (Motion related)

  4. #922013-03-05

    Order

  5. #912013-03-04

    Stipulation to Continue

  6. #902013-02-22

    Declaration (non-motion)

  7. #892013-02-22

    Notice of Lodging

  8. #882013-02-22

    Request for Judicial Notice

  9. #872013-02-22

    Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings

  10. #862012-11-30

    Order/Referral to ADR (No 1) (Judge) (ADR-12)

  11. #852012-11-30

    Order

  12. #842012-11-08

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

  13. #832012-11-07

    Text Only Bounced Notice of Electronic Filing E-mail

  14. #822012-10-26

    Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan

  15. #812012-09-17

    Jury Demand

  16. #802012-09-17

    Order

  17. #792012-09-04

    Certification and Notice of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Angelina Jolie, identifying Angelina Jolie, GK Films, LLC, FilmDistrict Distribution, LLC, AXIS Insurance. (Neuharth, Christine) (Entered: 09/04/2012)

  18. #782012-09-04

    CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Defendants Angelina Jolie, GK Films, LLC and Filmdistrict Distribution, LLC's Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Defendant Angelina Jolie identifying FilmDistrict Holdings, LLC as Corporate Parent. (Neuharth, Christine) (Entered: 09/04/2012)

  19. #772012-09-04

    ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery) 1 Answer of Defendants Angelina Jolie, GK Films, LLC, and FILMDISTRICT Distribution LLC to Plaintiff James J. Braddock's Complaint filed by Defendants Angelina Jolie.(Neuharth, Christine) (Entered: 09/04/2012)

  20. #762012-08-31

    REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by FilmDistrict, GK Films, Angelina Jolie, Edin Sarkic, Scout Film. (Neuharth, Christine) (Entered: 08/31/2012)

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