Case details

Court: mdd
Docket #: 8:12-cv-00023
Case Name: Third Degree Films, Inc. v. Does 1-85
PACER case #: 197401
Date filed: 2012-01-03
Date terminated: 2012-05-09
Date of last filing: 2012-05-09
Assigned to: Judge Roger W Titus
Case Cause: 17:101 Copyright Infringement (definitions)
Nature of Suit: 820 Copyright
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Jurisdiction: Federal Question

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
Third Degree Films, Inc.
Plaintiff
Mike Meier
International Law Group LLC 6525, 76th Street Cabin John, MD 20818 2025808759 Fax: 2027475795 Email: mike.meier.esq@internationallawgroup.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Does 1-85
Defendant
Doe #48
Defendant
IP Address 69.250.80.46
Doe #81
Defendant
IP Address 98.204.239.80
Doe #60
Defendant
IP Address 71.191.146.74
Eric J Menhart
Lexero Law 316 F St NE Suite 101 Washington, DC 20002 18554539376 Fax: 18554539376 Email: Eric.Menhart@Lexero.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Doe #13
Defendant
IP Address 173.66.155.163
Eric J Menhart
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Doe #76
Defendant
IP Address 96.255.243.183
Eric J Menhart
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Doe #83
Defendant
IP Address 98.218.118.123
Eric J Menhart
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Doe #36
Defendant
IP Address 68.49.86.246
Eric J Menhart
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Doe #3
Defendant
IP Address 108.28.6.39
Eric J Menhart
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Doe #80
Defendant
IP Address 98.192.217.55
Doe #33
Defendant
IP Address 68.49.162.79
Doe #47
Defendant
Eric J Menhart
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Doe #52
Defendant
IP Address69.251.254.175
Doe #79
Defendant
IP Address 98.141.149.52

Documents

Date Filed Document # Attachment # Short Description Long Description Upload date SHA1 hash
2012-01-03 1 0 Complaint COMPLAINT FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT against Does 1-85 (Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 84637018384) filed by Third Degree Films, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Signature Page for Complaint, # 2 Signature Page for Jury Demand, # 3 Signature Page for Verification, # 4 Exhibit List, # 5 Exhibit A - Table of Last-Observed Infringements by Defendants of Plaintiff', # 6 Exhibit B - Technology Declaration of Mr. Jon Nicolini, explaining the technology used, # 7 Exhibit 1 to Exhibit B, # 8 Exhibit 2 to Exhibit B)(rss, Deputy Clerk) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/5/2012: # 9 Exhibit 3 to Exhibit B, # 10 Exhibit 4 to Exhibit B, # 11 Exhibit 5 to Exhibit B, # 12 Exhibit 6 to Exhibit B, # 13 Exhibit C - Copyright registration record of the Motion Picture at issue, # 14 Exhibit D - Believed State of Residence for each John Doe, # 15 Civil Cover Sheet) (rss, Deputy Clerk). Modified on 1/5/2012 to enhance title. (rss, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 01/05/2012) 2012-02-20 19:45:40 9424b935d18cbc9760cf316ef3d711ff28d938a4
1 1 Signature Page for Complaint
1 2 Signature Page for Jury Demand
1 3 Signature Page for Verification
1 4 Exhibit List
1 5 2012-01-06 09:18:56 e93ffd7eca504faf9f26b54743f797d48920da24
1 6 Exhibit B - Technology Declaration of Mr. Jon Nicolini, explaining the technolo
1 7 Exhibit 1 to Exhibit B
1 8 Exhibit 2 to Exhibit B
1 9 Exhibit 3 to Exhibit B
1 10 Exhibit 4 to Exhibit B
1 11 Exhibit 5 to Exhibit B
1 12 Exhibit 6 to Exhibit B
1 13 Exhibit C - Copyright registration record of the Motion Picture at issue
1 14 Exhibit D - Believed State of Residence for each John Doe
1 15 Civil Cover Sheet
2012-01-03 2 0 Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Third Degree Films, Inc. (rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/05/2012)
2012-01-03 3 0 Motion for Discovery MOTION for Leave to Take Discovery Prior to Rule 26(f) Conference by Third Degree Films, Inc. Responses due by 1/20/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support, # 2 Signature Page for Memorandum in Support, # 3 Declaration of Jon Nicolini in Support, # 4 Exhibit 1 to Declaration, # 5 Exhibit 2 to Declaration, # 6 Exhibit 3 to Declaration, # 7 Exhibit 4 to Declaration, # 8 Exhibit 5 to Declaration, # 9 Exhibit 6 to Declaration, # 10 Text of Proposed Order)(rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/05/2012)
2012-01-05 4 0 Miscellaneous Correspondence Report on the Filing of an Action Regarding a Copyright sent to Register of Copyrights. (rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/05/2012)
2012-01-20 5 0 Order on Motion for Discovery ORDER GRANTING 3 MOTION for Leave to Take Discovery Prior to Rule 26(f) Conference. Signed by Judge Roger W Titus on 1/19/2012. (rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/20/2012)
2012-02-21 6 0 Motion to Quash MOTION to Quash Plaintiff's Subpoena and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support by Doe #48. Responses due by 3/9/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/23/2012)
2012-02-23 7 0 Response in Opposition to Motion RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 MOTION to Quash by John Number 48, filed by Third Degree Films, Inc.. Replies due by 3/12/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit IP locator search showing Doe's location in Maryland, # 2 Exhibit IP locator search, # 3 Exhibit IP locator search, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Meier, Mike) (Entered: 02/23/2012)
2012-02-24 8 0 Motion to Quash -SEALED- MOTION to Quash and/or Vacate Subpoena and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Doe #81. Responses due by 3/12/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in Support)(rss, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 2/28/2012 to enhance title (rss, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 02/28/2012)
2012-02-24 9 0 Redacted Document REDACTED DOCUMENT to 8 MOTION to Quash by Doe #81. (Attachments: # 1 Redacted Affidavit in Support)(rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/28/2012)
2012-02-24 10 0 Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction -SEALED- MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Doe #81. Responses due by 3/12/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in Support)(rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/28/2012)
2012-02-24 11 0 Redacted Document REDACTED DOCUMENT to 10 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Doe #81. (Attachments: # 1 Redacted Affidavit in Support)(rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/28/2012)
2012-02-24 12 0 Motion for Protective Order -SEALED-MOTION for Protective Order by Doe #81. Responses due by 3/12/2012. (rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/28/2012)
2012-02-24 13 0 Redacted Document REDACTED DOCUMENT to 12 MOTION for Protective Order by Doe #81. (rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/28/2012)
2012-02-28 14 0 Motion to Quash MOTION to Quash Subpoena, MOTION to Dismiss or Sever for Misjoinder by Doe #60. Responses due by 3/16/2012 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Opinion from E.D.Va., # 2 Exhibit Plaintiff Demand Letter, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Menhart, Eric) Modified on 2/29/2012 to enhance title (rss, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 02/28/2012)
14 1 Exhibit Opinion from E.D.Va.
14 2 Exhibit Plaintiff Demand Letter
14 3 Text of Proposed Order
2012-02-28 15 0 Motion to Quash MOTION to Quash Subpoena, MOTION to Dismiss or Sever for Misjoinder by Doe #13 Responses due by 3/16/2012 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Opinion from E.D.Va., # 2 Exhibit Plaintiff Demand Letter, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Menhart, Eric) Modified on 2/29/2012 to enhance title. (rss, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 02/28/2012)
2012-02-28 16 0 Motion to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss or Sever for Misjoinder, MOTION to Quash Subpoena by Doe #76 Responses due by 3/16/2012 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Opinion from E.D.Va., # 2 Exhibit Plaintiff Demand Letter, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Menhart, Eric) Modified on 2/29/2012 to enhance title. (rss, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 02/28/2012)
2012-02-28 17 0 Motion to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss or Sever for Misjoinder, MOTION to Quash Subpoena by Doe #83 Responses due by 3/16/2012 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Opinion from E.D.Va., # 2 Exhibit Plaintiff Demand Letter, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Menhart, Eric) Modified on 2/29/2012 to enhance title. (rss, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 02/28/2012)
2012-02-28 18 0 Motion to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss or Sever for Misjoinder, MOTION to Quash Subpoena by Doe #36 Responses due by 3/16/2012 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Opinion from E.D.Va., # 2 Exhibit Plaintiff Demand Letter, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Menhart, Eric) Modified on 2/29/2012 to enhance title. (rss, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 02/28/2012)
2012-02-28 19 0 Response in Opposition to Motion RESPONSE in Opposition re 10 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, 12 MOTION for Protective Order, 8 MOTION to Quash (Motions of Doe Number 81) filed by Third Degree Films, Inc.. Replies due by 3/16/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Meier, Mike) (Entered: 02/28/2012)
2012-02-28 20 0 Motion to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss or Sever for Misjoinder, MOTION to Quash Subpoena by Doe #3 Responses due by 3/16/2012 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Opinion from E.D.Va., # 2 Exhibit Plaintiff Demand Letter, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Menhart, Eric) Modified on 2/29/2012 to enhance title. (rss, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 02/28/2012)
2012-02-29 21 0 Response in Opposition to Motion RESPONSE in Opposition re 18 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Quash , 15 MOTION to Quash MOTION to Dismiss , 14 MOTION to Quash MOTION to Dismiss , 20 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Quash , 17 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Quash , 16 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Quash (Does 60, 13, 76, 83, 36, 3) filed by Third Degree Films, Inc.. Replies due by 3/19/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Memorandum Order of 2/28/12 rejecting identical arguments, # 3 Exhibit Website of BitTorrent developers)(Meier, Mike) (Entered: 02/29/2012)
2012-03-01 22 0 Response in Opposition to Motion AMENDED RESPONSE in Opposition re 18 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Quash , 15 MOTION to Quash MOTION to Dismiss , 14 MOTION to Quash MOTION to Dismiss , 20 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Quash , 17 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Quash , 16 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Quash , Amended Memorandum in Opposition filed by Third Degree Films, Inc.. Replies due by 3/19/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Memorandum Order of 2/28/12 rejecting identical arguments, # 3 Exhibit Website of BitTorrent developers)(Meier, Mike) Modified on 3/5/2012 to enhance title (rs, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 03/01/2012)
2012-03-01 23 0 Motion to Quash MOTION to Quash by Doe #80 Responses due by 3/19/2012. (rss, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 3/2/2012 to correct file date (rss, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 03/02/2012)
2012-03-04 24 0 Response in Opposition to Motion RESPONSE in Opposition re 23 MOTION to Quash (John Doe 80) filed by Third Degree Films, Inc.. Replies due by 3/22/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Website of BitTorrent developers, explaining cooperative distribution)(Meier, Mike) (Entered: 03/04/2012)
2012-03-02 25 0 Motion to Quash MOTION to Quash by Doe #33. Responses due by 3/19/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Attachment A, # 3 Attachment B)(rs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/05/2012)
2012-03-05 27 0 Response in Opposition to Motion RESPONSE in Opposition re 25 MOTION to Quash (John Doe 33) filed by Third Degree Films, Inc.. Replies due by 3/22/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Meier, Mike) (Entered: 03/05/2012)
2012-03-05 28 0 Motion to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss , MOTION to Quash by Doe #47 Responses due by 3/22/2012 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Opinion from E.D.Va., # 2 Exhibit Plaintiff Demand Letter, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Menhart, Eric) (Entered: 03/05/2012)
2012-03-05 29 0 Response in Opposition to Motion RESPONSE in Opposition re 28 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Quash (John Doe 47) filed by Third Degree Films, Inc.. Replies due by 3/22/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Memorandum Order of 2/28/12 rejecting identical arguments, # 3 Exhibit Website of BitTorrent developers)(Meier, Mike) (Entered: 03/05/2012)
2012-03-09 30 0 Motion to Quash MOTION to Quash by Doe #52. Responses due by 3/26/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Subpoena, # 4 Order)(rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/09/2012)
2012-03-09 31 0 Response in Opposition to Motion RESPONSE in Opposition re 30 MOTION to Quash (John Doe 52) filed by Doe #52. Replies due by 3/26/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Memorandum Order of 2/28/12 rejecting identical arguments, # 3 Exhibit Website of BitTorrent developers)(Meier, Mike) (Entered: 03/09/2012)
2012-03-15 32 0 Notice of Settlement NOTICE of Settlement with specific John Does (15, 21, 25, 27, 54, 58, 66) and their dismissal by Third Degree Films, Inc. (Meier, Mike) (Entered: 03/15/2012)
2012-03-15 33 0 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply -SEALED-MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 1 Complaint by Doe #79. Responses due by 4/2/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/19/2012)
2012-03-15 34 0 Redacted Document REDACTED Motion for Extension of Time to File to Response re: 33 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 1 Complaint by Doe #79. (Attachments: # 1 Redacted Exhibit)(rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/19/2012)
34 1 Redacted Exhibit
2012-04-08 35 0 Motion for Extension of Time MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve Defendants (Rule 4m) by Third Degree Films, Inc. Responses due by 4/26/2012 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Meier, Mike) (Entered: 04/08/2012)
2012-04-19 36 0 Order on Motion to Quash ORDER that All Doe Defendants are SEVERED from this action, except Doe #1; that Plaintiffs claims against severed Doe Defendants 2-14, 16-20, 22-24,26, 28-53, 55-57, 59-65 and 67-81 are DISMISSED without prejudice; All subpoenas seeking severed Defendants personal identifying information are hereby QUASHED; Plaintiff SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY subpoena recipients thatthe subpoenas have been quashed and that Doe Defendants, except Doe #1, have been severed and are not litigants in this case; Plaintiff shall FILE UNDER SEAL copies of all notices sent to the severed Doe Defendants; DENYING AS MOOT 23 Motion to Quash; DENYING AS MOOT 25 Motion to Quash; DENYING AS MOOT 28 Motion to Dismiss; DENYING AS MOOT 28 Motion to Quash; DENYING AS MOOT 30 Motion to Quash; DENYING AS MOOT 33 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply ; DENYING AS MOOT 35 Motion for Extension of Time; DENYING AS MOOT 6 Motion to Quash; DENYING AS MOOT 8 Motion to Quash; DENYING AS MOOT 10 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; DENYING AS MOOT 12 Motion for Protective Order; DENYING AS MOOT 14 Motion to Quash; DENYING AS MOOT 14 Motion to Dismiss; DENYING AS MOOT 15 Motion to Quash; DENYING AS MOOT 15 Motion to Dismiss; DENYING AS MOOT 16 Motion to Dismiss; DENYING AS MOOT 16 Motion to Quash; DENYING AS MOOT 17 Motion to Dismiss; DENYING AS MOOT 17 Motion to Quash; DENYING AS MOOT 18 Motion to Dismiss; DENYING AS MOOT 18 Motion to Quash; DENYING AS MOOT 20 Motion to Dismiss; denying 20 Motion to Quash. Signed by Judge Roger W Titus on 4/18/2012. (rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/19/2012) 2012-04-29 08:21:21 f67bd3426d7f0447eff06ee543cc8ca88ad40113
2012-04-19 37 0 Order ORDER APPROVING re 32 NOTICE of Settlement with specific John Does (15, 21, 25, 27, 54, 58, 66) and their dismissal by Third Degree Films, Inc. Signed by Judge Roger W Titus on 4/18/2012. (rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/19/2012) 2012-04-29 08:24:15 319a9a9e566a5c03279c13f7544bf60daaf21617
2012-05-08 38 0 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Third Degree Films, Inc. (Meier, Mike) (Entered: 05/08/2012)
2012-05-09 39 0 Order MARGINAL ORDER APPROVING re 38 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal filed by Third Degree Films, Inc. Signed by Judge Roger W Titus on 5/8/2012. (rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/09/2012) 2012-05-16 10:09:37 035716da454c34925291a3d44d9cd4d31525c280
2012-05-20 40 0 NOTICE of Settlement with John Doe 59 and dismissal with prejudice by Third Degree Films, Inc. (Meier, Mike) (Entered: 05/20/2012)
2012-05-24 41 0 MARGINAL ORDER APPROVING re 40 NOTICE of Settlement with John Doe 59 and dismissal with prejudice filed by Third Degree Films, Inc. Signed by Judge Roger W Titus on 5/24/2012. (rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/24/2012)
2012-09-12 42 0 Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action or Appeal Regarding a Copyright.(c/m to copyright office 9/12/12 rs)(rs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/12/2012)