Lopez v. The Sound Factory, LLC

Summary

Nine entertainment industry figures are suing The Sound Factory, LLC and Columbus Healthcare Resources INC for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act. The plaintiffs—including model and TV personality Arianny Celeste Lopez—allege unauthorized use of their trademark rights. The case targets potential misuse of their distinctive identities or marks in connection with The Sound Factory's business operations.

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Cause

15:1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)

Entities in this case

Parties

Yodit Yemane (plaintiff) Stephanie Rao (plaintiff) Rosa Acosta (plaintiff) Mariana Davalos (plaintiff) Kimberly Cozzens (plaintiff) Janet Guzman (plaintiff) Eva Pepaj (plaintiff) Claudia Sampedro (plaintiff) Arianny Celeste Lopez (plaintiff) Columbus Healthcare Resources INC. (defendant) The Sound Factory, LLC (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #332026-09-25

   AO Form 120 forwarded to Commissioner. (djs) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

2. #322026-09-25

   ORDER: Accordingly, upon review and consideration, the Court finds that venue is improper in this District and that venue is proper in the Middle District of Georgia. The Clerk is respectfully DIRECTED to transfer this case to the Columbus Division of the Middle District of Georgia, and to CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Tiffany R. Johnson on 9/25/2026. (djs) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

3. 2026-09-25

   Civil Case Terminated. (djs)

4. 2026-09-25

   Case electronically transferred to United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia Columbus Division (djs)

5. 2026-09-25

   Remark re Case Transferred Out - District Transfer. Case transferred from Georgia Northern has been opened in Middle District of Georgia as case 4:26-cv-01220, filed 09/25/2026. (dgr)

6. #312026-09-08

   CERTIFICATE of Compliance re 29 Order, (Golaszewski, John) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

7. #302026-09-01

   CERTIFICATE of Compliance (Barr, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

8. #292026-09-01

   GUIDELINES TO PARTIES AND COUNSEL IN CIVIL CASES PROCEEDING BEFORE THE HONORABLE TIFFANY R. JOHNSON. Within seven (7) days of entry of these Guidelines in this case, lead counsel for each party and any pro se litigants are required to sign and file a Certificate of Compliance in a format consistent with the attached Certificate of Compliance. (rlh) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

9. 2026-06-30

   NOTICE: Effective immediately, all communications to Judge Tiffany R. Johnson's chambers should be directed to 404-215-1590 or TRJ_CRD@gand.uscourts.gov. (rlh)

10. #282026-02-25

    REPLY to Response to Motion re 25 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Columbus Healthcare Resources INC.. (Barr, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

11. 2026-02-25

    Submission of 25 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, to District Judge Tiffany R. Johnson. (bmr)

12. #272026-02-12

    RESPONSE in Opposition re 25 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Rosa Acosta, Kimberly Cozzens, Mariana Davalos, Janet Guzman, Arianny Celeste Lopez, Eva Pepaj, Stephanie Rao, Claudia Sampedro, Yodit Yemane. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: Screenshots from The Sound Factory Social Media Pages, # 2 Exhibit 2: Order in Edmondson v. Velvet Lifestyles, LLC, # 3 Exhibit 3: Order in Underwood v. KAB Business Holdings, Inc.)(Golaszewski, John) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

13. #262026-01-29

    Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Columbus Healthcare Resources INC. identifying Corporate Parent Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Inc. d/b/a Columbus Regional Health, Other Affiliate Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. for Columbus Healthcare Resources INC.. (Barr, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

14. #252026-01-29

    MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Brief In Support by Columbus Healthcare Resources INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law)(Barr, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

15. 2026-01-22

    NOTICE: The Court has reviewed 23 Plaintiffs' Response to the Court's Order to Show Cause, and the Order to Show Cause is deemed resolved. (sal)

16. 2026-01-15

    Clerks Entry of Default as to The Sound Factory, LLC (djs)

17. 2026-01-05

    Submission of 19 Order on Motion for Extension of Time, to District Judge Tiffany R. Johnson. (bmr)

18. 2025-09-05

    Clerks Entry of Default as to The Sound Factory, LLC (djs)

19. 2025-02-05

    ORDER by docket entry only granting 5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice for John Golaszewski. Approved by Judge Tiffany R Johnson on 2/5/25. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bmr)

20. 2025-02-04

    APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 5 APPLICATION for Admission of John Golaszewski Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14032928). Attorney John V. Golaszewski added appearing on behalf of Janet Guzman, Kimberly Cozzens, Mariana Davalos, Arianny Celeste Lopez, Rosa Acosta, Stephanie Rao, Yodit Yemane, Claudia Sampedro, Eva Pepaj. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

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