The Estate of Alberto Ferreira v. Pele Soccer-Times Square, LLC

Summary

Ferreira's estate sues Pele Soccer entities for copyright infringement related to Times Square and Miami locations.

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Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Does 1-10 Pele Soccer-Miami, LLC Pele Soccer-Times Square, LLC The Estate of Alberto Ferreira

Docket entries

1. #232026-08-21

   Order of Dismissal

2. #212026-08-20

   Notice of Settlement

3. 2026-07-31

   Mediation Conference Scheduled

4. 2026-06-30

   Notice of Mediator Assignment

5. 2026-06-30

   NOTICE OF MEDIATOR ASSIGNMENT - Notice of assignment of mediator. Mediator Schedule due by 7/30/2026.(sge)

6. #202026-06-16

   MEDIATION REFERRAL ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that this case, involving claims under the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq., is referred for mediation to the Court-annexed Mediation Program. The parties are hereby notified that Local Rule 83.9 shall govern the mediation and are directed to participate in the mediation in good faith. The mediation will have no effect upon any scheduling Order issued by this Court without leave of this Court. The Court specifically requests a mediator with expertise in copyright matters be assigned. To facilitate prompt mediation, Plaintiff is hereby ORDERED to file proof of service no more than three days after service has been effected. Plaintiff is further ORDERED to produce to Defendant, by the earlier of 14 days after service of process or three business days in advance of any mediation session, (1) copies of records sufficient to show the royalty paid the last three times the work (e.g., the photograph or video) at issue in this case was licensed and (2) the number of times the work was licensed in the last five years. SO ORDERED. Please reference the following when corresponding with the Mediation Office. E-mail MediationOffice@nysd.uscourts.gov, telephone (212) 805-0643, and facsimile (212) 805-0647. Mediator to be Assigned by 6/30/2026. (Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Rochon on 6/16/2026) (jca) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

7. #192026-06-16

   CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: This Civil Case Management Plan (the "Plan") is submitted by the parties in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f)(3). All parties do not consent conducting all further proceedings before a United States Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial. 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). Depositions shall be completed no later than October 2, 2026. The case is to be tried to a jury. Counsel for the pa1ties have conferred and their best estimate of the length of trial is 2-3 days. Settlement discussions have not taken place. Motions due by 7/6/2026. Deposition due by 11/16/2026. Fact Discovery due by 10/2/2026. Expert Discovery due by 11/16/2026. Discovery due by 11/16/2026. Case Management Conference set for 12/15/2026 at 02:30 PM before Judge Jennifer L. Rochon. Pretrial Conference set for 12/15/2026 at 02:30 PM before Judge Jennifer L. Rochon. (And as further set forth herein.) SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Rochon on 6/16/2026) (jca) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

8. 2026-06-16

   Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jennifer L. Rochon: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 6/16/2026. (aba)

9. 2026-06-16

   Pretrial Conference - Initial

10. #182026-06-05

    PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Document filed by The Estate of Alberto Ferreira..(Jenkins, David) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

11. #172026-06-05

    JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Jennifer L. Rochon from David Michael Stuart Jenkins dated June 5, 2026 re: Case Management Plan. Document filed by The Estate of Alberto Ferreira..(Jenkins, David) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

12. #162026-05-26

    ANSWER to 1 Complaint with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Pele Soccer-Miami, LLC, Pele Soccer-Times Square, LLC..(Loudon, Monica) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

13. #152026-05-26

    RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Pele Soccer-Times Square, LLC..(Loudon, Monica) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

14. #142026-05-26

    RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Pele Soccer-Miami, LLC..(Loudon, Monica) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

15. 2026-03-11

    Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

16. 2026-03-11

    Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification

17. 2026-03-11

    ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney David Jenkins. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: The Estate of Alberto Ferreira, Pele Soccer-Miami, LLC, Pele Soccer-Times Square, LLC. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted;. (pc)

18. 2026-03-11

    Case Designated ECF. (pc)

19. 2026-03-11

    Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (pc)

20. 2026-03-11

    CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jennifer L. Rochon. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(pc)

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