Trinidad v. Openai

Summary

Rebecca Trinidad and other plaintiffs sue OpenAI for copyright infringement, alleging the company used their work to train AI models.

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Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Rebecca Trinidad Doe 10 Doe 9 Doe 8 Doe 7 Doe 6 Doe 5 Doe 4 Doe 3 Doe 2 Doe 1 OpenAI Inc.

Docket entries

1. #872026-04-07

   ORDER of USCA dismissing appeal as to 81 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit filed by Rebecca Trinidad (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/7/2026) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

2. #862026-02-05

   USCA Case Number 26-721 9th Circuit for 81 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit, filed by Rebecca Trinidad. (hdj, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/5/2026) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

3. #852026-02-04

   ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS ON APPEAL by Judge Jon S. Tigar denying 80 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(dms, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/4/2026) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

4. 2025-12-08

   Clerk's Notice

5. 2025-10-15

   Clerk's Notice

6. 2025-10-02

   1 - Terminate Hearings AND Clerk's Notice Setting Zoom Hearing AND ~Util - Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings

7. 2025-09-24

   Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom

8. 2025-09-24

   Set/Reset Hearing as to 47 Renotice re 43 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint. The briefing schedule will remain in effect. Motion Hearing set for 12/18/2025 at 02:00 PM - Videoconference Only before Judge Jon S. Tigar. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jst Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. One list of names of all counsel appearing for all parties must be sent in one email to the CRD at jstcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 12/17/2025 at 2:00PM PST.Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (dms, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/24/2025)

9. 2025-09-23

   Clerk's Notice

10. 2025-09-05

    Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom

11. 2025-09-05

    Set/Reset Hearing as to 33 NOTICE re 32 MOTION to Strike. The briefing schedule remains in effect. Motion Hearing set for 10/23/2025 at 02:00 PM - Videoconference Only before Judge Jon S. Tigar. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jst Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. One list of names of all counsel appearing for all parties must be sent in one email to the CRD at jstcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 10/22/2025 at 2:00PM PST.Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (dms, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/5/2025) Modified on 9/5/2025 (dms, COURT STAFF).

12. 2025-08-19

    1 - Terminate Hearings AND Clerk's Notice Setting Zoom Hearing

13. 2025-08-08

    Set/Reset Hearing as to 24 Notice re 19 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . The briefing schedule remains in effect. Motion Hearing set for 10/23/2025 at 02:00 PM - Videoconference Only before Judge Jon S. Tigar. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jst Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. One list of names of all counsel appearing for all parties must be sent in one email to the CRD at jstcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 10/22/2025 at 2:00PM PST.Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (dms, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/8/2025)

14. 2025-08-08

    Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom

15. 2025-08-07

    Clerk's Notice

16. 2025-08-06

    Clerk's Notice

17. 2025-07-31

    Case Assigned/Reassigned

18. 2025-07-23

    ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: 8 NOTICE OF FILING. (jcw)

19. 2025-07-21

    ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: 5 Amended Complaint, 4 Filing Fee Received, 7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, 6 MOTION to Change Venue. Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (jcw)

20. 2025-07-03

    ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: 1 Complaint. (jcw)

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