CopyrightC.D. Cal.2:21-cv-06498

Howard Schatz v. Gizmodo Media Group, LLC

Summary

Photographer Howard Schatz sues Gizmodo Media Group for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of his images.

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Latest ruling: neutral (2021-08-27)

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Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorableDocketFiled 2021-08-112021-08-27 · ruling · favors plaintiff NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal filed by Plaintiff Howard Schatz. Dismissal is with prejud…2021-08-27 · ruling · favors neutral REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing) (Attachments: …Aug 21Aug 21Aug 21filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
Court
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Docket no.
2:21-cv-06498
Nature of suit
Copyright
Filed
2021-08-11
Last filing
2021-08-27

Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Does Gizmodo Media Group, LLC Howard Schatz

Docket entries

  1. #132021-08-27

    REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing) (Attachments: # 1 Notice) (iv) (Entered: 08/27/2021)

  2. #122021-08-27

    NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal filed by Plaintiff Howard Schatz. Dismissal is with prejudice. (Schultz, Kelsey) (Entered: 08/27/2021)

  3. #112021-08-13

    STANDING ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THE CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge John F. Walter. (iv) (Entered: 08/13/2021)

  4. #102021-08-12

    WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Howard Schatz. upon Gizmodo Media Group, LLC waiver sent by Plaintiff on 8/12/2021, answer due 10/12/2021. Waiver of Service signed by Kai Falkenberg, Esq.. (Doniger, Stephen) (Entered: 08/12/2021)

  5. #92021-08-12

    21 DAY Summons issued re Complaint 1 as to defendant Gizmodo Media Group, LLC. (esa) (Entered: 08/12/2021)

  6. #82021-08-12

    Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (esa) (Entered: 08/12/2021)

  7. #72021-08-12

    NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa) (Entered: 08/12/2021)

  8. #62021-08-12

    NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John F. Walter and Magistrate Judge Shashi H. Kewalramani. (esa) (Entered: 08/12/2021)

  9. #52021-08-11

    Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Howard Schatz. (Doniger, Stephen) (Entered: 08/11/2021)

  10. #42021-08-11

    REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Howard Schatz. (Doniger, Stephen) (Entered: 08/11/2021)

  11. #32021-08-11

    NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Howard Schatz, identifying GIZMODO MEDIA GROUP, LLC. (Doniger, Stephen) (Entered: 08/11/2021)

  12. #22021-08-11

    CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Howard Schatz. (Doniger, Stephen) (Entered: 08/11/2021)

  13. #12021-08-11

    COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-31791016 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Howard Schatz. (Attorney Stephen M. Doniger added to party Howard Schatz(pty:pla))(Doniger, Stephen) (Entered: 08/11/2021)

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