Novelty Textile Inc v. ANS Production Corporation

Summary

Novelty Textile, Rainbow USA, and Ross Stores are suing ANS Production Corporation, LG Textile, CLO Apparel, and A.I.J.J. Enterprises for copyright infringement involving textile designs. The case centers on unauthorized copying of copyrighted textile works, with Ross Stores' involvement suggesting the dispute may concern apparel or home goods sold through major retailers.

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Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Novelty Textile, Inc. (plaintiff) Rainbow USA, Inc. (plaintiff) Ross Stores, Inc. (plaintiff) Does (plaintiff) Does 3-10 (defendant) LG Textile, Inc. (defendant) CLO Apparel, Inc. (defendant) A.I.J.J. Enterprises (defendant) ANS Production Corporation (defendant) Larry Zerner (mediator (adr panel)) ROES 1 through 10 (cross defendant) L.G. Textiles (cross defendant)

Docket entries

1. #432015-10-08

   REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing) (mailed 10/8/15) (Attachments: # 1 Order) (lom) (Entered: 10/08/2015)

2. #422015-10-08

   ORDER OF DISMISSAL OF CROSS-CLAIMANT CLO APPAREL, INC.'S CROSS-CLAIMS AGAINST CROSS-DEFENDANT L.G. TEXTILES 41 by Judge Margaret M. Morrow. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. All cross-claims by Cross-claimant CLO APPAREL, INC. against Cross-defendant L.G. TEXTILES are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE; and 2. The Court hereby retains jurisdiction to enforce the parties' confidential settlement agreement dated September 24, 2015. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (lom) (Entered: 10/08/2015)

3. #412015-10-07

   STIPULATION to Dismiss Cross-defendant L.G. Textiles filed by Cross-Complainant CLO Apparel, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order proposed order)(Lee, Sang) (Entered: 10/07/2015)

4. #402015-07-22

   ORDER ON STIPULATION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S CLAIMS WITH PREJUDICE INITIAL COMPLAINT ONLY S by Judge Margaret M. Morrow. THE FOLLOWING IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. Plaintiff's claims against all defendants are hereby dismissed with prejudice pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii); 2. This dismissal is subject to and predicated upon the settlement agreements that gave rise to this dismissal; 3. The parties will each bear their respective costs and attorneys' fees as incurred against one another in connection with Plaintiff's claims; and 4. The Court will retain jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the settlement agreements entered into in this matter, and to adjudicate the remaining cross-claims. (lom) (Entered: 07/23/2015)

5. #392015-07-22

   STIPULATION to Dismiss Case filed by plaintiff Novelty Textile, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Doniger, Stephen) (Entered: 07/22/2015)

6. #382015-06-23

   STATUS REPORT JOINT STATUS REPORT filed by Cross Claimant CLO Apparel, Inc.. (Lee, Sang) (Entered: 06/23/2015)

7. #362015-06-18

   ORDER DISMISSING INITIAL COMPLAINT ONLY by Judge Margaret M. Morrow, re Notice of Settlement 33, Attorney Stephen M Doniger; Frank N Lee; Sang I Lee; Trevor William Barrett and Scott A Burroughs terminated., CLO Apparel, Inc. (a California corporation), Does 3-10 (inclusive), LG Textile, Inc. (a California corporation), Novelty Textile, Inc. (a California Corporation), Rainbow USA, Inc. (a New York Corporation), Ross Stores, Inc. (individually and doing business as "DD's Discoutns, " a Delaware Corporation), A.I.J.J. Enterprises (individually and doing business as "CarrenSport," a New York Corporation) and ANS Production Corporation (individually and doing business as "Cleo Apparel, " a California Corporation) terminated. (ah) (Entered: 06/18/2015)

8. #352015-06-18

   NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Re: Order Dismissing Case, 34 . Case was dismissed in error. Case reopened. (ah) (Entered: 06/18/2015)

9. #372015-06-17

   MINUTES OF Telephone Conference held before Judge Margaret M. Morrow: The court orders defendants to meet and confer on or before June 19, 2015 to exchange information and discuss the status of their claims. Joint Report due June 23, 2015.Court Reporter: N/A. (ah) (Entered: 06/18/2015)

10. #342015-06-17

    ORDER DISMISSING CASE by Judge Margaret M. Morrow, re Notice of Settlement 33 Case Terminated. Made JS-6. (ah) (Entered: 06/17/2015)

11. #332015-06-17

    NOTICE of Settlement filed by plaintiff Novelty Textile, Inc.. (Doniger, Stephen) (Entered: 06/17/2015)

12. #322015-05-19

    PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth re Stipulation for Protective Order 31 . (See Order for details) [ Note: Changes Made By The Court] (bem) (Entered: 05/19/2015)

13. #312015-05-14

    Joint STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by Plaintiff Novelty Textile, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Protective Order)(Doniger, Stephen) (Entered: 05/14/2015)

14. #302015-03-12

    NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT of Panel Mediator. Mediator (ADR Panel) Larry Zerner has been assigned to serve as Panel Mediator. (Killefer, Gail) (Entered: 03/12/2015)

15. #292015-03-04

    ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 Answer to Cross-Claim 27 filed by Cross-Defendant L.G. Textiles.(Attorney Frank N Lee added to party L.G. Textiles(pty:crd))(Lee, Frank) (Entered: 03/04/2015)

16. #282015-02-10

    CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by defendant/cross-claimant CLO Apparel, Inc., (Lee, Sang) (Entered: 02/10/2015)

17. #272015-02-10

    ANSWER CROSS-CLAIM filed by defendant/cross-claimant CLO Apparel, Inc..(Attorney Sang I Lee added to party CLO Apparel, Inc.(pty:dft))(Lee, Sang) (Entered: 02/10/2015)

18. #262015-02-02

    PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Novelty Textile, Inc., upon Defendant CLO Apparel, Inc. served on 1/21/2015, answer due 2/11/2015. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Chinwan Jung- Agent in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by substituted service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity and by also mailing a copy. Original Summons NOT returned. (Doniger, Stephen) (Entered: 02/02/2015)

19. #252015-01-14

    CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant LG Textile, Inc., identifying L.G. Textile. (Lee, Frank) (Entered: 01/14/2015)

20. #242015-01-14

    ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendant LG Textile, Inc..(Attorney Frank N Lee added to party LG Textile, Inc.(pty:dft))(Lee, Frank) (Entered: 01/14/2015)

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