CopyrightC.D. Cal.2:26-cv-00752

Wixen Music Publishing, Inc v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

Summary

Wixen Music Publishing sues Meta for copyright infringement over unlicensed music on its platforms.

Summary generated by AI from public docket data. Verify against the original filing before relying on it.

Coverage vs reality meter

Coverage vs realityPress: plaintiff

Coverage events: 2P · 1D · 4N (12 articles)

Latest ruling: neutral (2026-06-29)

Press coverage leans plaintiff-favorable; no court ruling has been classified yet.

Coverage breakdown — the articles behind the meter

4 plaintiff-favorable · 2 defendant-favorable · 6 neutral articles

The meter counts distinct coverage events, not articles: 2 plaintiff · 1 defendant · 4 neutral events — a burst of same-stance coverage counts once, however many outlets ran it.

Plaintiff-favorable
Defendant-favorable

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorable2026-01-26 · coverage 2P / 0D / 2N2026-03-16 · coverage 0P / 0D / 1N2026-05-11 · coverage 0P / 0D / 1N2026-05-18 · coverage 2P / 0D / 2N2026-06-15 · coverage 0P / 2D / 0NDocketFiled 2026-01-232026-05-15 · filing · favors plaintiff FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against DEFENDANT Wixen Music Publishing Inc amending Complaint …2026-05-15 · filing · favors plaintiff REDLINE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT AMENDED COMPLAINT against DEFENDANT Wixen Music Publishi…2026-06-15 · filing · favors defendant NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Defe…2026-06-29 · ruling · favors neutral MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER RE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE by Judge John F. Walter. SEE ORD…Jan 26Apr 26Jun 26filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
Court
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Docket no.
2:26-cv-00752
Nature of suit
Copyright
Judge
John F. Walter
Filed
2026-01-23
Last filing
2026-09-04

Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Meta43Wixen Music Publishing3

Parties

Does Meta Platforms, Inc Wixen Music Publishing Inc

Docket entries

  1. #382026-07-07

    No description on file

  2. #372026-07-02

    Joint STIPULATION to Continue MOTION TO DISMISS from AUGUST 3, 2026 to AUGUST 17, 2026 filed by Plaintiff Wixen Music Publishing, Inc. Wixen Music Publishing Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order CONTINUE MOTION TO DISMISS)(Schacht, Daniel) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

  3. #362026-06-29

    MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER RE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE by Judge John F. Walter. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

  4. #352026-06-23

    SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. Hearing on Motions in Limine; Hearing on Disputed Jury Instructions set for hearing on 10/1/2027 at 08:00 AM before Judge John F. Walter. Pretrial Conference set for 9/24/2027 at 08:00 AM before Judge John F. Walter. Jury Trial set for 10/12/2027 at 08:30 AM before Judge John F. Walter. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (chk) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

  5. #342026-06-23

    ORDER VACATING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE, REFERRAL TO PRIVATE MEDIATION, and DISMISSING ANY UNSERVED DOE DEFENDANTS by Judge John F. Walter. The hearing on July 6, 2026 is vacated and taken off calendar. A Scheduling and Case Management Order will issue. Any unserved DOE defendants are dismissed at this time. ADR Procedure No. 3: Private mediation. The ADR proceeding is to be completed no later than: March 1, 2027. (chk) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

  6. #332026-06-18

    JOINT RULE 26(f) REPORT REPORT of Rule 26(f) filed by Plaintiff Wixen Music Publishing Inc. (Schacht, Daniel) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

  7. #322026-06-15

    NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc. Motion set for hearing on 8/3/2026 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael A. Calvanico in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit A - Wixen v. Pandora Media, Inc. Dkt. 68 Order Granting Motion to Dismiss, # 3 Exhibit B - Wixen v. Triller, Inc. Dkt. 33 Order Regarding Motion to Dismiss, # 4 Exhibit C - Wixen v. Pandora Media, Inc. Dkt. 74 Second Amended Complaint, # 5 Exhibit D - Wixen v. Triller, Inc. Dkt. 1, 1-1 Initial Complaint, # 6 Proposed Order Granting Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint) (Ingber, Matthew) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

  8. #312026-06-12

    ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: granting 30 Non-Resident Attorney David Yolkut APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc, designating Michael A. Calvanico as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

  9. 2026-06-12

    No description on file

  10. #302026-06-11

    APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney David Yolkut to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Previously Paid on 6/11/2026, Receipt No. ACACDC-42520043) filed by Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Calvanico, Michael) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

  11. #292026-06-10

    STATEMENT Joint Statement re: Local Rule 7-3 Conference re: Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc (Ingber, Matthew) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

  12. #282026-05-15

    REDLINE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT AMENDED COMPLAINT against DEFENDANT Wixen Music Publishing Inc amending Amended Complaint/Petition, 27, filed by Plaintiff Wixen Music Publishing, Inc. Wixen Music Publishing Inc (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Schacht, Daniel) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

  13. #272026-05-15

    FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against DEFENDANT Wixen Music Publishing Inc amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1, filed by Plaintiff Wixen Music Publishing, Inc. Wixen Music Publishing Inc (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Schacht, Daniel) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

  14. #262026-05-07

    ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION EXTENDING TIME TO RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT IN LIGHT OF FORTHCOMING AMENDMENT 25 by Judge John F. Walter. The time for Defendant to respond to the Complaint in the above-captioned action shall be extended from May 7, 2026 up to and including June 15, 2026. (chk) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

  15. #252026-05-06

    STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to June 15, 2026 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Joint Stipulation Extending Time to Respond to the Complaint in Light of Forthcoming Amendment)(Calvanico, Michael) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

  16. #242026-05-04

    MINUTE (IN CHAMBER) COURT ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. Counsel are hereby notified that a Scheduling Conference has been set for July 6, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. before Judge John F. Walter in Courtroom 7A, 350 W. 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Lead Trial Counsel shall attend all proceedings before this Court, including the Scheduling Conference. Counsel are directed to comply with Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 26-1 in a timely fashion and to file a Joint Report, on or before June 18, 2026. (iv) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

  17. #232026-05-01

    STATEMENT Local Rule 7-3 Conference Re: Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Complaint filed by Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc (Ingber, Matthew) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

  18. #222026-03-19

    ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: granting 18 Non-Resident Attorney Rory K. Schneider APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc, designating Michael A. Calvanico as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

  19. 2026-03-19

    No description on file

  20. 2026-01-30

    No description on file

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