Rene Moore v. Universal Music Group, Inc.

Summary

Rene Moore is suing Universal Music Group and UMG Recordings Inc. for copyright infringement in federal court in New York. The specific work at issue is not identified in the case record, but Moore claims UMG unlawfully used or reproduced copyrighted material without permission.

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Cause

17:501 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Rene Moore (plaintiff) Does (defendant) UMG Recordings Inc. (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #772026-09-17

   Certificate of Service Other

2. #762026-09-17

   Letter

3. #752026-09-17

   Notice of Appearance

4. #742026-09-08

   Conference

5. #732026-08-25

   Proposed Consent to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge

6. #722026-08-18

   Notice of Change of Address

7. 2026-07-27

   Mailing Receipt

8. 2026-07-25

   Notice of Case Assignment/Reassignment

9. 2026-07-25

   NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr. Judge Unassigned is no longer assigned to the case. (vba)

10. 2026-07-25

    Magistrate Judge Valerie Figueredo is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), and Local Civil Rule 73.1, parties are notified that they may, with the approval of the assigned District Judge, consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (vba)

11. 2026-07-25

    Case Designation

12. #712026-07-24

    STANDING ORDER IN RE CASES FILED BY PRO SE PLAINTIFFS (See 24-MISC-127 Standing Order filed March 18, 2024). To ensure that all cases heard in the Southern District of New York are handled promptly and efficiently, all parties must keep the court apprised of any new contact information. It is a party's obligation to provide an address for service; service of court orders cannot be accomplished if a party does not update the court when a change of address occurs. Accordingly, all self-represented litigants are hereby ORDERED to inform the court of each change in their address or electronic contact information. Parties may consent to electronic service to receive notifications of court filings by email, rather than relying on regular mail delivery. Parties may also ask the court for permission to file documents electronically. Forms, including instructions for consenting to electronic service and requesting permission to file documents electronically, may be found by clicking on the hyperlinks in this order, or by accessing the forms on the courts website, nysd.uscourts.gov/forms. The procedures that follow apply only to cases filed by pro se plaintiffs. If the court receives notice from the United States Postal Service that an order has been returned to the court, or otherwise receives information that the address of record for a self-represented plaintiff is no longer valid, the court may issue an Order to Show Cause why the case should not be dismissed without prejudice for failure to comply with this order. Such order will be sent to the plaintiffs last known address and will also be viewable on the court's electronic docket. A notice directing the parties' attention to this order shall be docketed (and mailed to any self-represented party that has appeared and has not consented to electronic service) upon the opening of each case or miscellaneous matter that is classified as pro se in the court's records. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/18/2024) (vba) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

13. #702026-07-24

    CASE TRANSFERRED IN from the United States District Court - District of California Central; Case Number: 2:25-cv-07540. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket entries received. (Entered: 07/24/2026)

14. 2026-07-24

    Case Designated ECF. (vba)

15. 2026-07-24

    CASE MANAGEMENT NOTE: For each electronic filing made in a case involving a self-represented party who has not consented to electronic service, the filing party must serve the document on such self-represented party in a manner permitted by Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b)(2) (other than through the ECF system) and file proof of service for each document so served. Please see Rule 9.2 of the courts ECF Rules & Instructions for further information..(vba)

16. 2026-07-24

    Note Regarding Service on Self-Represented Party

17. 2026-07-24

    Case Designated ECF

18. #692026-07-17

    STATEMENT OF DECISION GRANTING IN PART DEFENDANT UMG RECORDINGS, INC.'S MOTION TO DISMISS by Judge John F. Walter. For the foregoing reasons, UMG's Motion is GRANTED. To the extent Plaintiff asserts claims arising under, or relating to, agreements other than the PolyGram Agreement, those claims are DISMISSED without prejudice. If Plaintiff intends to pursue claims relating to other agreements, he may file a new action, solely alleging those claims. The Court TRANSFERS this action to the Southern District of New York. Case transferred electronically. (MD JS-6. Case Terminated.) (iv) [Transferred from California Central on 7/24/2026.] (Entered: 07/17/2026)

19. #682026-07-17

    MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING IN PART DEFENDANT UMG RECORDINGS, INC.'S MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT [filed 5/29/2026; Docket No. 39 ]; ORDER TRANSFERRING ACTION TO THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK by Judge John F. Walter. The Court adopts and signs, as modified, UMG's Proposed Statement of Decision Granting Defendant UMG Recordings, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss lodged with the Court on July 1, 2026. For the reasons stated therein, UMG's Motion is GRANTED. The Court concludes that the PolyGram Agreement contains a valid and enforceable forum selection clause requiring Plaintiff to bring his claims arising under, or relating to the Polygram Agreement, in New York. To the extent Plaintiff asserts claims arising under, or relating to, agreements other than the PolyGram Agreement, those claims are DISMISSED without prejudice. If Plaintiff intends to pursue claims relating to other agreements, he may file a new action, solely alleging those claims. The Court TRANSFERS this action to the Southern District of New York. (iv) [Transferred from California Central on 7/24/2026.] (Entered: 07/17/2026)

20. #672026-07-14

    SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. The purpose of this Order is to notify the parties and their counsel of the deadlines and the schedule that will govern this action. Pretrial Conference set for 10/8/2027 at 8:00 AM before Judge John F. Walter. Hearing on Motions in Limine; Hearing on Disputed Jury Instructions set for hearing on 10/22/2027 at 8:00 AM before Judge John F. Walter. Jury Trial set for 11/2/2027 at 8:30 AM before Judge John F. Walter. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv) [Transferred from California Central on 7/24/2026.] (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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