Beaulier v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
Summary
Austin Beaulier sues Meta Platforms for copyright infringement.
Summary generated by AI from public docket data. Verify against the original filing before relying on it.
Coverage vs reality meter
Prior 1P · 1D · 2N (4 articles)→Recent 30d 0P · 1D · 0N (2 articles)
Latest ruling: neutral (2026-06-11)
Press coverage leans defendant-favorable; no court ruling has been classified yet.
Coverage breakdown — the articles behind the meter
1 plaintiff-favorable · 3 defendant-favorable · 2 neutral articles
The meter counts distinct coverage events, not articles: 1 plaintiff · 2 defendant · 2 neutral events — a burst of same-stance coverage counts once, however many outlets ran it.
- Artist Says Tech Cos. Cut Attribution From Work Used For AILaw360 · 2026-03-26
- Meta Staves Off 3D Artist's AI Training Suit, For NowLaw360 · 2026-08-27
- Meta Staves Off 3D Artist's AI Training Suit, For NowLaw360 · 2026-08-27
- Nvidia Seeks To Toss 3D Artist's 'Copycat' Copyright AI SuitLaw360 · 2026-06-24
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Counsel of record
- Milberg, PLLCMichael Anthony Acciavatti, William J. Edelman
- Morrison & Foerster LLPAlexandra C. Hottenrott, Evan C. Gourvitz, Isabel Redleaf Peraza +1 more
- Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLPMichelle Sabrina Ybarra
- Court
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- Docket no.
- 3:26-cv-02632
- Nature of suit
- Copyright
- Judge
- Charles R. Breyer
- Filed
- 2026-03-26
- Last filing
- 2026-08-26
Cause
28:1331 Fed. Question: Personal Injury
Entities in this case
Parties
Meta Platforms, Inc. Austin Beaulier
Docket entries
- #292026-06-22
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 21 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint ) filed byAustin Beaulier. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Edelman, William) (Filed on 6/22/2026) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
- #282026-06-17
ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Acciavatti, Michael) (Filed on 6/17/2026) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
- #272026-06-11
Order denying 17 Administrative Motion to Relate Cases. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on June 11, 2026. (crblc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/11/2026) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
- #262026-05-26
NOTICE of Appearance filed by Isabel Redleaf Peraza on behalf of Meta Platforms, Inc. (Peraza, Isabel) (Filed on 5/26/2026) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
- #252026-05-26
CLERK'S NOTICE VACATING MOTION TO DISMISS hearing set for August 24, 2026 before the Honorable Charles R. Breyer. Notice Vacating Case Management Conference set for July 17, 2026 before the Honorable Charles R. Breyer. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.). Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2026 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Judge Charles R. Breyer. 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/crb 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. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at crbcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than August 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM 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://cand.uscourts.gov/zoom. Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2026 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Judge Charles R. Breyer. (ls, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/26/2026) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
- #242026-05-26
ORDER by Judge Charles R. Breyer: Granting 20 Motion for Pro Hac Vice, Alexandra C. Hottenrott. (ls, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/26/2026)
- #232026-05-26
ORDER by Judge Charles R. Breyer: Granting 19 Motion for Pro Hac Vice, Evan C. Gourvitz. (ls, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/26/2026)
- 2026-05-26
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- 2026-05-26
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- #222026-05-22
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Meta Platforms, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Meta Platforms, Inc. for Meta Platforms, Inc.. Meta Platforms, Inc.'s Corporate Disclosure Statement and Local Rule 3-15 Certificate of Interested Entities Or Persons (Gratz, Joseph) (Filed on 5/22/2026) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
- #212026-05-22
MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. Motion to Dismiss Hearing set for 8/24/2026 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 06, 17th Floor. Responses due by 6/22/2026. Replies due by 7/13/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gratz, Joseph) (Filed on 5/22/2026) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
- #202026-05-22
MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-22017121.) filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Hottenrott, Alexandra) (Filed on 5/22/2026) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
- #192026-05-22
MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-22017072.) filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Gourvitz, Evan) (Filed on 5/22/2026) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
- 2026-04-21
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- 2026-04-15
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- 2026-04-09
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- 2026-04-09
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- 2026-03-27
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- 2026-03-27
*** Disregard, this matter refers to 17 U.S.C. § 1202" *** - Electronic filing error. CLERK'S NOTICE REGARDING THE FILING OF AN ACTION REGARDING A COPYRIGHT. The provisions of17 U.S.C. 508 require the submission of a report to the Register of Copyrights. Please e-file a proposed Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action or Appeal Regarding a Copyright form AO 121 using the event Civil Events Other Filings Other Documents Copyright, within five daysof this notice. Re: 1 Complaint filed by Austin Beaulier (pjf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/27/2026) Modified on 3/31/2026 (anj, COURT STAFF).
- 2026-03-26
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