Sheldon Stephens v. Kevin Clash |
Plaintiff Sheldon Stephens appeals the dismissal of his claims against Defendant Kevin Clash for injuries resulting from the parties sexual relationship while Stephens was underage, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2422, 18 U.S.C. § 2423, and state law. The District Court dismissed Stephenss claims as untimely. For the reasons that follow, we will affirm. |
Toby Paul Couchman and Pro-Surv v. Elizabeth Cardona |
Appellee, Elizabeth Cardona, filed suit against appellants, Toby Paul Couchman and Pro-Surv, for damages based on an allegedly incorrect land survey. Couchman and Pro-Surv filed a motion to dismiss based on Cardonas failure to file a certificate of merit with her petition. Cardona nonsuited her claims against |
Ross W. Greene v. The Center for Collaborative Problem Solving, Inc. |
Dr. Ross W. Greene ("Greene") |
PREDATOR INTERNATIONAL, INC. v. GAMO OUTDOOR USA, INC. |
Attorney John Cogswell appeals the imposition of a Rule 11 sanction. Acting on |
Liberty University, Inc. v. Citizens Insurance Company |
In November 2012, Janet Jenkins sued Liberty University, Inc. (Appellee), alleging that the school participated -- both directly and vicariously -- in a scheme to kidnap Jenkinss daughter in order to disrupt the parent-child relationship. In her complaint (Jenkins Complaint), Jenkins alleged that Appellee and its agents helped Lisa Miller, the childs biological mother and Jenkins former par... More... $0 (07-10-2015 - ) |
United States of America v. Apple, Inc. |
14 Since the invention of the printing press, the distribution of books has |
Capitol Records LLC et al v. Sirius XM Radio Inc |
Los Angeles, CA - Capitol Records, L.L.C., et al. sued Sirius XM Radio, Inc. on copyright violation theories claiming that Sirius wrongfully played copyrighted music on it satellite radio network without paying royalty fees to the owners of the copyrights. |
Stephen Kimbel v. Marvel Entertainment, L.L.C. |
In Brulotte v. Thys Co., 379 U. S. 29 (1964), this Court held that a patent holder cannot charge royalties for the use of his invention after its patent term has expired. The sole question presented here is whether we should overrule Brulotte. Adhering to principles of stare decisis, we decline to do so. Critics of the Brulotte rule must seek relief not from this Court but from Congress. |
United Parcel Service, Inc. and Roland Leal v. Robert Scott Rankin, Individually, Rachelle Rankin, Individually and as Next Friend for Avery Rankin, Kara Rankin, and Samuel Rankin, Minors |
This appeal involves a personal-injury suit brought by Robert Scott Rankin and his family against United Parcel Service, Inc. and Roland Leal (collectively âUPSâ). UPS appeals the over $4 million judgment granted in favor of Rankin and his family. We affirm. |
Sam Francis Foundation v. Christies, Inc. |
Californiaâs Resale Royalty Act requires the seller of fine |
United States of America v. Darnell Reed |
U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced that DARNELL REED, age 40, of New Orleans, pled guilty today to two counts of criminal copyright infringement. |
Pharrell Williams, et al. v. Bridgeport Music, Inc., et al. |
Los Angeles, CA - Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke and Clifford Harris, Jr. sued Bridgeport Music, Inc., Frankie Christian Gaye, Marvine Gaye, III and Nona Marvisa Gaye on a declaratory judgment theory. The Defendants counterclaimed on a copyright violation theory claiming that Thicke and Williams wrongfully copied their father's music (Got to Give It Up) to create "Blurred Lines," the biggest hit... More... $7400000 (03-10-2015 - CA) |
Alterra Excess and Surplus Insurance Company v. Estate of Buckminstyer Fuller |
The Estate of Buckminster Fuller (Estate) appeals from a judgment on the pleadings holding that Alterra Excess and Surplus Insurance Company (Alterra) had no duty to defend, and therefore no duty to indemnify, its insured in an action brought by the Estate against the insured. The basis of the judgment was that an exclusion in the Alterra policy, referred to by all below as the âintellectual pro... More... $0 (03-09-2015 - CA) |
United State of America v. Jack Frison, Sr. |
St. Louis, MO â JACK FRISON, SR. was sentenced to twenty-four months of imprisonment on multiple charges relating to his involvement in the sale of counterfeit goods and DVDs. |
Robert Curtis and Darlene Curtis v. Tower Hill Prime Insurance Co. |
Robert and Darlene Curtis sued Tower Hill Prime Insurance Co. in a |
United States of America v. Carroll Webster, III |
Omaha, NE - Carroll Webster, III, age 21, and Kayla Parker, age 22, of Wanblee, South Dakota, were sentenced for their convictions of copyright infringement. Senior United States District Court Judge Lyle E. Strom sentenced Webster and Parker to 5 yearsâ probation. While on probation, Webster and Parker will each have to perform 150 hours of community service and they will each have to pay $50... More... $0 (01-06-2015 - NE) |
United States of America v. Andrew Lee Siegel |
Dallas, TX - Andrew Lee Siegel, a Dallas attorney, appeared this morning before U.S. Magistrate Judge Irma C. Ramirez and pleaded guilty to Count Two of a Superseding Information charging mail fraud |
Stan Lee Media, Inc. v. The Walt Disney Company |
Over the course of the last three-quarters of a century, Marvel Enterprises |
Jane Doe v. David Kevin Elam, II |
Los Angeles, CA - Jane Doe sued David Kevin Elam, II on copyright infringement under 17 U.S.C. 501, online impersonation with intent to cause harm in violation of California Penal Code Section 528.5, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and negligent infliction of emotional distress theories claiming that he wrongfully "re-published" images that she had taken of herself and sha... More... $0 (12-22-2014 - CA) |
Adriana Gianturco Saltonstall v. City of Sacramento |
The Sacramento Kings, a professional basketball team, have played at the Sleep Train Arena (formerly called Arco Arena) since 1988. In January 2013, the teamâs then owners entered into a tentative agreement to sell the Sacramento Kings to a group of investors in Seattle, Washington. Seeking to keep the team in Sacramento, the City of Sacramento (City) partnered with Sacramento Basketball Holding... More... $0 (12-18-2014 - CA) |
United States of America v. Nathan Leroux, Sanadodeh Nesheiwat, David Pokora, and Austin Alcala |
WILMINGTON, Del. â Four members of an international computer hacking ring have been charged with breaking into computer networks of prominent technology companies and the U.S. Army and stealing more than $100 million in intellectual property and other proprietary data. Two of the charged members have already pleaded guilty. The alleged cyber theft included software and data related to the Xbox... More... $0 (09-30-2014 - DE) |
William R. and Susan M. Knoderer v. State Farm Lloyds, Penni Perkins and Tom Roberts |
In this case, both sidesâWilliam R. Knoderer and wife, Susan M. Knoderer, as plaintiffs (collectively, the Knoderers), and State Farm Lloyds, Penni Perkins, and Tom Roberts, as defendants (collectively, State Farm)âhave gone to remarkable lengths in fighting an insurance dispute over a house flooded by a leak in its plumbing system. The record reveals voluminous discovery, the substantial use ... More... $0 (09-19-2014 - OK) |
Jon Davler, Inc. v. Arch Insurance Company |
A group of employees brought an action against their employer, Jon Davler, Inc., for various employment claims, including sexual harassment, invasion of privacy, and false imprisonment. Jon Davler tendered the action to its insurer, Arch Insurance Company, which denied coverage based on an employment-related practices exclusion. After Jon Davler filed this insurance coverage action against Arch, t... More... $0 (09-15-2014 - CA) |
The People v. Gene Estel McCurdy |
A jury convicted defendant Gene Estel McCurdy of the first degree murder (Pen. Code, § 187, subd. (a)),1 kidnapping (§ 207, subd. (a)), and kidnapping with the purpose to commit a lewd act on a child under 14 years old (§ 207, subd. (b)) of Maria Piceno. The jury found true the special circumstance allegation of kidnapping murder. (§ 190.2, subd. (a)(17)(B).) The jury returned a verdict of dea... More... $0 (08-14-2014 - CA) |
Cindy Lee Garcia v. Google, Inc. |
While answering a casting call for a low-budget amateur |
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