Watler v. Mauldin

Summary

Patrick and Van Watler are suing Jermaine Dupri Mauldin, Mass Appeal Media, Rodriguez Jacquees Broadnax, and unnamed defendants for copyright infringement in federal court in Florida. The specific work at issue is not identified in the case filings, but the plaintiffs allege unauthorized use of their copyrighted material.

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Cause

17:0501 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Patrick Watler (plaintiff) Van J. Watler (plaintiff) Does 1 through 20, Inclusive (defendant) Mass Appeal Media, Inc. (defendant) Rodriguez Jacquees Broadnax (defendant) Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #42026-09-22

   Summons Issued as to Rodriguez Jacquees Broadnax, Mass Appeal Media, Inc., and Jermaine Dupri Mauldin. (wce) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

2. #32026-09-22

   FORM AO 121 SENT TO DIRECTOR OF U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE. (Attachments: # 1 Complaint with Exhibits) (wce) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

3. 2026-09-22

   Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent

4. 2026-09-22

   - Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

5. #22026-09-21

   Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Jacqueline Becerra. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres 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. (wce) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

6. #12026-09-21

   COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-20017361, filed by Van J. Watler, Patrick Watler. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Case Cover Sheet, # 2 Copyright Determination Form, # 3 Summon(s) Summons Dupri, # 4 Summon(s) Summons Jacquees, # 5 Summon(s) Summons Mass Appeal)(Williams, Andrew) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

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