Aiken v. The Walt Disney Company

Summary

David Aiken sues Disney for copyright infringement over an unspecified creative work.

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Cause

28:1441 Notice of Removal

Entities in this case

Parties

David Alonza Aiken (plaintiff) The Walt Disney Company (defendant)

Docket entries

1. 2026-06-16

   Status Report Order

2. 2026-06-16

   Initial Conference Hearing

3. #182026-06-08

   Proposed Scheduling Order

4. #172026-06-05

   Reply to Response to Motion

5. #162026-05-19

   Affidavit of Service

6. #152026-05-15

   Memorandum in Opposition

7. #142026-04-28

   Remand to State Court

8. #132026-04-28

   Letter

9. #122026-04-28

   Response in Opposition to Motion

10. 2026-04-28

    Scheduling Order

11. #112026-04-27

    Scheduling Order

12. #102026-04-21

    CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by The Walt Disney Company re 7 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 9 Memorandum in Support, 8 Affidavit in Support of Motion, (Inman, Alex) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

13. #92026-04-21

    MEMORANDUM in Support re 7 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by The Walt Disney Company. (Inman, Alex) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

14. #82026-04-21

    AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION in Support re 7 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by The Walt Disney Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - State Court Complaint, # 2 Exhibit B - Notice of Removal Package) (Inman, Alex) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

15. 2026-04-21

    SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court has received 7 the defendant's motion to dismiss the complaint. The plaintiff's opposition is due by May 22, 2026. The defendant's reply, if any, is due by June 5, 2026. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 4/21/2026. (EHS)

16. 2026-04-21

    Scheduling Order

17. 2026-04-14

    This case has been opened in the Eastern District of New York. If you plan to continue representing your client(s), you must be admitted to practice before this court. You must do so by applying for Pro Hac Vice or permanent admission. To apply for Pro Hac Vice admission, you must first register for an ECF login and password. Please visit the Court's website at www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions for guidance. Once registered, you must electronically file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You must pay the required pro hac vice fee online. (SDM)

18. 2026-04-14

    Case Assigned/Reassigned

19. 2026-04-14

    ECF Admission and Registration Notification - Removal

20. 2026-04-14

    Case Assigned to Judge Ann M. Donnelly and Chief Mag. Judge Vera M. Scanlon. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (SDM)

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