Dunn v. Essential Media Group LLC

Summary

Charles Dunn sues Essential Media Group for copyright infringement over allegedly stolen creative content.

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Cause

17:0101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Charles A. Dunn, Sr. (plaintiff) Essential Media Group LLC (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #232026-09-03

   Summons Issued

2. #222026-09-03

   Notice (Other)

3. #202026-08-25

   Extension of Time AND Miscellaneous Relief

4. 2026-08-25

   Order on Motion for Extension of Time AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

5. #182026-08-17

   Notice (Other)

6. #172026-08-17

   Extension of Time

7. 2026-08-17

   Clerk's Notice to Filer - ELECTRONIC CASE, SUMMONS(ES)

8. #162026-08-10

   Order to Show Cause

9. #152026-06-02

   Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

10. 2026-05-20

    Judge Assignment

11. #112026-05-15

    Reassign Case

12. #102026-05-15

    Leave to File Document

13. #92026-05-15

    Notice (Other)

14. 2026-05-15

    Order on Motion to Reassign Case

15. 2026-05-15

    Order on Motion for Leave to File

16. #82026-05-04

    PAPERLESS ORDER granting 3 motion to proceed in forma pauperis. Although Plaintiff's motion appears to be somewhat incomplete, the Court still finds Plaintiff has adequately demonstrated that he meets the poverty requirement under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). Specifically, the Court finds that Plaintiff would likely be unable to pay the filing fee and still provide necessities for himself. See Martinez v. Kristi Kleaners, Inc., 364 F.3d 1305, 1307 (11th Cir. 2004) ("[A]n affidavit will be held sufficient if it represents that the litigant, because of his poverty, is unable to pay for the court fees and costs, and to support and provide necessities for himself and his dependents."). Plaintiff represents that he makes $1,057 per month from social-security benefits and $305 per month from VA-disability benefits (for a total of $1,362 per month). (DE 3 ) at 1. Plaintiff also represents that he does not have any valuable assets and has only $5.00 in a checking or savings account. Id. at 2. By contrast, Plaintiff's monthly expenses total at least over $700 based on what Plaintiff has provided. See id. In a supplemental narrative attached to the motion, Plaintiff identifies additional monthly expenses like food and transportation that "consume any remaining funds." Id. at 3. Therefore, even if Plaintiff is not "absolutely destitute," Martinez, 364 F.3d at 1307, paying the filing fee would require Plaintiff to expend a significant portion of his monthly income on initiating this action. Therefore, the motion will be granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss on 5/4/2026. (jva) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

17. #72026-05-04

    ORDER REGARDING MAGISTRATE JUDGE JURISDICTION. Plaintiff shall file either a Notice of Consent or Motion for Case Reassignment by 5/18/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss on 5/4/2026. See attached document for full details. (jva) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

18. #62026-05-04

    ORDER PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss on 5/4/2026. See attached document for full details. (jva) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

19. 2026-05-04

    Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent

20. 2026-05-04

    Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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