Sabo v. Nexstar Media Inc.

Summary

Robert Sabo sues Nexstar Media for copyright infringement over allegedly unauthorized use of his work.

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Cause

17:501 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Robert Sabo (plaintiff) Nexstar Media Inc (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #122025-02-12

   NOTICE of Dismissal with prejudice, without costs and fees filed by Robert Sabo (Freeman, James) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

2. #112025-01-15

   ELECTRONIC ORDER OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSURE - The Court has been notified that this case has settled. The Parties are therefore directed to submit (1) their dismissal papers or (2) a joint status report updating the Court as to the status of the settlement within 60 days from the date of this order. There appears to be no further reason at this time to maintain the file as open for statistical purposes. The Clerk is therefore instructed to submit a JS-6 form to the Administrative Office, thereby removing this case from the statistical records. Nothing in this Order shall be considered a dismissal or disposition of this case, and should further proceedings become necessary or desirable, any party or the Court may initiate such further proceedings in the same manner as if this Order had not been entered. The clerk will prepare the final Report to the Patent/Trademark or Copyright Office. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 1/15/2025) (chmb) (Entered: 01/15/2025)

3. 2025-01-15

   Order of Dismissal or Administrative Closure

4. #102025-01-14

   NOTICE of Settlement and request for 30-day discontinuance filed by Robert Sabo (Freeman, James) (Entered: 01/14/2025)

5. #92025-01-02

   SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Nexstar Media; served on 12/30/2024. (Sanders, Craig) Modified to correct party text on 1/2/2025 (ykp). (Entered: 01/02/2025)

6. #82024-12-15

   NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elizabeth Aten Lamberson for Michael E. Coles on behalf of Robert Sabo. (Lamberson, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/15/2024)

7. #72024-12-13

   Summons Issued as to Nexstar Media Inc. (ykp) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

8. #62024-12-13

   Report to Copyright Office of Initiating Document. Form AO 121 e-mailed to 508filings@loc.gov. (ykp) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

9. #42024-12-09

   NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James H Freeman on behalf of Robert Sabo. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Freeman, James) (Entered: 12/09/2024)

10. #32024-12-04

    ELECTRONIC ORDER: Local Civil Rule 83.10(a) requires the appearance of local counsel where the attorney of record for a party does not reside or maintain their principal office in this district. Within twenty-one days of this Order, Plaintiff shall file the entry of appearance of local counsel satisfying the requirements of Local Civil Rule 83.10(a). Failure to do so may result in sanctions being imposed for failure to comply with an order of the Court. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 12/4/2024) (chmb) (Entered: 12/04/2024)

11. 2024-12-04

    Order

12. #52024-12-03

    New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (ykp) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

13. #22024-12-03

    CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Robert Sabo. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Sanders, Craig) (Entered: 12/03/2024)

14. #12024-12-03

    COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Nexstar Media Inc. filed by Robert Sabo. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-15098832) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Original Photograph, # 2 Exhibit(s) Infringing Uses of the Photograph, # 3 Cover Sheet) (Sanders, Craig) (Entered: 12/03/2024)

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