1:24-CV-01865
03/05/2024
Disposed - Other Disposed
Intellectual Property - Copyright
Presiding Judge
Jorge L. Alonso
Plaintiffs
AFTER MOVIE II, LLC
Badhouse Studios, LLC
BODYGUARD PRODUCTIONS, INC.
DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, LLC
Hannibal Classics Inc.
LF2 Productions, Inc.
LHF PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Millennium Funding, Inc.
MILLENNIUM IP, INC.
MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC.
MON, LLC
Nikola Productions, Inc.
Outpost Productions, Inc.
Paradox Studios, LLC
Rambo V Productions, Inc.
Screen Media Ventures, LLC
Venice PI, LLC.
VOLTAGE HOLDINGS, LLC
Wonder One, LLC
Hitman Two Productions, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorneys
Kerry Steven Culpepper
Gabriella Maria Salek
Jami A. Gekas
(#1) MISCELLANEOUS CASE by All Plaintiffs PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO COMPEL NON-PARTY CHRISTINE BENDORF TO IMMEDIATELY COMPLY WITH JANUARY 28 SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM Filing fee $ 52, receipt number AILNDC-21711403. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit "1", #2 Exhibit "2", #3 Exhibit "3")(Culpepper, Kerry) (Entered: 03/05/2024)
Exhibit "1"
Exhibit "2"
Exhibit "3"
(#2) CIVIL Cover Sheet (Culpepper, Kerry) (Entered: 03/05/2024)
(#3) ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs AFTER MOVIE II, LLC, BODYGUARD PRODUCTIONS, INC., Badhouse Studios, LLC, Cinelou Films, LLC, DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, LLC, Hannibal Classics Inc., Hitman Two Productions, Inc., LF2 Productions, Inc., LHF PRODUCTIONS, INC., MILLENNIUM IP, INC., MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC., MON, LLC, Millennium Funding, Inc., Nikola Productions, Inc., Outpost Productions, Inc., Paradox Studios, LLC, Rambo V Productions, Inc., Screen Media Ventures, LLC, VOLTAGE HOLDINGS, LLC, Venice PI, LLC., Wonder One, LLC by Kerry Steven Culpepper (Culpepper, Kerry) (Entered: 03/05/2024)
(#4) Corporate Disclosure Statement by AFTER MOVIE II, LLC, BODYGUARD PRODUCTIONS, INC., Badhouse Studios, LLC, Cinelou Films, LLC, DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, LLC, Hannibal Classics Inc., Hitman Two Productions, Inc., LF2 Productions, Inc., LHF PRODUCTIONS, INC., MILLENNIUM IP, INC., MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC., MON, LLC, Millennium Funding, Inc., Nikola Productions, Inc., Outpost Productions, Inc., Paradox Studios, LLC, Rambo V Productions, Inc., Screen Media Ventures, LLC, VOLTAGE HOLDINGS, LLC, Venice PI, LLC., Wonder One, LLC (Culpepper, Kerry) (Entered: 03/05/2024)
(#5) ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs AFTER MOVIE II, LLC, BODYGUARD PRODUCTIONS, INC., Badhouse Studios, LLC, Cinelou Films, LLC, DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, LLC, Hannibal Classics Inc., Hitman Two Productions, Inc., LF2 Productions, Inc., LHF PRODUCTIONS, INC., MILLENNIUM IP, INC., MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC., MON, LLC, Millennium Funding, Inc., Nikola Productions, Inc., Outpost Productions, Inc., Paradox Studios, LLC, Rambo V Productions, Inc., Screen Media Ventures, LLC, VOLTAGE HOLDINGS, LLC, Venice PI, LLC., Wonder One, LLC by Jami A. Gekas (Gekas, Jami) (Entered: 03/06/2024)
(#6) ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs AFTER MOVIE II, LLC, BODYGUARD PRODUCTIONS, INC., Badhouse Studios, LLC, Cinelou Films, LLC, DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, LLC, Hannibal Classics Inc., Hitman Two Productions, Inc., LF2 Productions, Inc., LHF PRODUCTIONS, INC., MILLENNIUM IP, INC., MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC., MON, LLC, Millennium Funding, Inc., Nikola Productions, Inc., Outpost Productions, Inc., Paradox Studios, LLC, Rambo V Productions, Inc., Screen Media Ventures, LLC, VOLTAGE HOLDINGS, LLC, Venice PI, LLC., Wonder One, LLC by Gabriella Maria Salek (Salek, Gabriella) (Entered: 03/06/2024)
(#7) Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Young B. Kim for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: discovery supervision. (lf, )Notice mailed by Judge's staff. (Entered: 03/11/2024)
(#8) MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim: A hearing on Plaintiffs' motion to enforce subpoena served on Christine Bendorf #1 will be heard on March 26, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. (CST) by phone. The conference call number for the hearing is (877) 336-1839 and the passcode is 4333213. Bendorf is ordered to appear for the motion hearing by phone so that she can respond to the motion and answer the court's questions regarding the motion. Plaintiffs are ordered to email a copy of this order to Defendant in the underlying action pending in Colorado by tomorrow. Plaintiffs must also be prepared to discuss at the motion hearing why the documents they seek from Bendorf---Defendant's former employee--- cannot be obtained from Defendant. The clerk's office is directed to mail (2574 Rock Creek Road, Plano, IL 60545) and email (chrissibells@hotmail.com) a copy of this order to Christine Bendorf forthwith. Mailed notice (ec) (Entered: 03/11/2024)
(#9) NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs Notice of Withdrawal of Motion to Compel (Culpepper, Kerry) (Entered: 03/13/2024)
(#10) MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim: In light of the notice of dismissal (R. 9), the motion to compel #1 is denied as moot. The motion hearing scheduled for March 26, 2024, is cancelled. All matters relating to the referral of this action having been concluded, the referral is closed and the case is returned to the presiding District Judge. The clerk's office is directed to mail (2574 Rock Creek Road, Plano, IL 60545) and email (chrissibells@hotmail.com) a copy of this order to Christine Bendorf forthwith. (Kim, Young) (Entered: 03/14/2024)
(#11) MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: A notice of withdrawal of motion #9 has been filed. This case is dismissed without prejudice. Civil case terminated. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) (Entered: 03/15/2024)
Docket(#11) MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: A notice of withdrawal of motion #9 has been filed. This case is dismissed without prejudice. Civil case terminated. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) (Entered: 03/15/2024)
[-] Read LessDocketMAILED a copy of minute entry #10 to Christine Bendorf, and emailed PDF of #10 to Christine Bendorf. (lm, ) (Entered: 03/14/2024)
[-] Read LessDocket(#10) MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim: In light of the notice of dismissal (R. 9), the motion to compel #1 is denied as moot. The motion hearing scheduled for March 26, 2024, is cancelled. All matters relating to the referral of this action having been concluded, the referral is closed and the case is returned to the presiding District Judge. The clerk's office is directed to mail (2574 Rock Creek Road, Plano, IL 60545) and email (chrissibells@hotmail.com) a copy of this order to Christine Bendorf forthwith. (Kim, Young) (Entered: 03/14/2024)
[-] Read LessDocket(#9) NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs Notice of Withdrawal of Motion to Compel (Culpepper, Kerry) (Entered: 03/13/2024)
[-] Read LessDocketMAILED copy of order #8 to Christine Bendorf 2574 Rock Creek Road, Plano, IL 60545. (emc, ) (Entered: 03/12/2024)
[-] Read LessDocketE-MAILED copy of entry #8 to chrissibells@hotmail.com. (emc, ) (Entered: 03/12/2024)
[-] Read LessDocket(#8) MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim: A hearing on Plaintiffs' motion to enforce subpoena served on Christine Bendorf #1 will be heard on March 26, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. (CST) by phone. The conference call number for the hearing is (877) 336-1839 and the passcode is 4333213. Bendorf is ordered to appear for the motion hearing by phone so that she can respond to the motion and answer the court's questions regarding the motion. Plaintiffs are ordered to email a copy of this order to Defendant in the underlying action pending in Colorado by tomorrow. Plaintiffs must also be prepared to discuss at the motion hearing why the documents they seek from Bendorf---Defendant's former employee--- cannot be obtained from Defendant. The clerk's office is directed to mail (2574 Rock Creek Road, Plano, IL 60545) and email (chrissibells@hotmail.com) a copy of this order to Christine Bendorf forthwith. Mailed notice (ec) (Entered: 03/11/2024)
[-] Read LessDocket(#7) Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Young B. Kim for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: discovery supervision. (lf, )Notice mailed by Judge's staff. (Entered: 03/11/2024)
[-] Read LessDocket(#6) ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs AFTER MOVIE II, LLC, BODYGUARD PRODUCTIONS, INC., Badhouse Studios, LLC, Cinelou Films, LLC, DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, LLC, Hannibal Classics Inc., Hitman Two Productions, Inc., LF2 Productions, Inc., LHF PRODUCTIONS, INC., MILLENNIUM IP, INC., MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC., MON, LLC, Millennium Funding, Inc., Nikola Productions, Inc., Outpost Productions, Inc., Paradox Studios, LLC, Rambo V Productions, Inc., Screen Media Ventures, LLC, VOLTAGE HOLDINGS, LLC, Venice PI, LLC., Wonder One, LLC by Gabriella Maria Salek (Salek, Gabriella) (Entered: 03/06/2024)
[-] Read LessDocket(#5) ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs AFTER MOVIE II, LLC, BODYGUARD PRODUCTIONS, INC., Badhouse Studios, LLC, Cinelou Films, LLC, DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, LLC, Hannibal Classics Inc., Hitman Two Productions, Inc., LF2 Productions, Inc., LHF PRODUCTIONS, INC., MILLENNIUM IP, INC., MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC., MON, LLC, Millennium Funding, Inc., Nikola Productions, Inc., Outpost Productions, Inc., Paradox Studios, LLC, Rambo V Productions, Inc., Screen Media Ventures, LLC, VOLTAGE HOLDINGS, LLC, Venice PI, LLC., Wonder One, LLC by Jami A. Gekas (Gekas, Jami) (Entered: 03/06/2024)
[-] Read LessDocketCLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached #Consent To# form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (jmv, ) (Entered: 03/06/2024)
[-] Read LessDocketCASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 5). (jmv, ) (Entered: 03/06/2024)
[-] Read LessDocket(#4) Corporate Disclosure Statement by AFTER MOVIE II, LLC, BODYGUARD PRODUCTIONS, INC., Badhouse Studios, LLC, Cinelou Films, LLC, DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, LLC, Hannibal Classics Inc., Hitman Two Productions, Inc., LF2 Productions, Inc., LHF PRODUCTIONS, INC., MILLENNIUM IP, INC., MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC., MON, LLC, Millennium Funding, Inc., Nikola Productions, Inc., Outpost Productions, Inc., Paradox Studios, LLC, Rambo V Productions, Inc., Screen Media Ventures, LLC, VOLTAGE HOLDINGS, LLC, Venice PI, LLC., Wonder One, LLC (Culpepper, Kerry) (Entered: 03/05/2024)
[-] Read LessDocket(#3) ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs AFTER MOVIE II, LLC, BODYGUARD PRODUCTIONS, INC., Badhouse Studios, LLC, Cinelou Films, LLC, DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, LLC, Hannibal Classics Inc., Hitman Two Productions, Inc., LF2 Productions, Inc., LHF PRODUCTIONS, INC., MILLENNIUM IP, INC., MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC., MON, LLC, Millennium Funding, Inc., Nikola Productions, Inc., Outpost Productions, Inc., Paradox Studios, LLC, Rambo V Productions, Inc., Screen Media Ventures, LLC, VOLTAGE HOLDINGS, LLC, Venice PI, LLC., Wonder One, LLC by Kerry Steven Culpepper (Culpepper, Kerry) (Entered: 03/05/2024)
[-] Read LessDocket(#2) CIVIL Cover Sheet (Culpepper, Kerry) (Entered: 03/05/2024)
[-] Read LessDocket(#1) MISCELLANEOUS CASE by All Plaintiffs PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO COMPEL NON-PARTY CHRISTINE BENDORF TO IMMEDIATELY COMPLY WITH JANUARY 28 SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM Filing fee $ 52, receipt number AILNDC-21711403. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit "1", #2 Exhibit "2", #3 Exhibit "3")(Culpepper, Kerry) (Entered: 03/05/2024)
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