California Central District Court
Judge:Fernando M Olguin
Referred: Charles F Eick
Case #: 2:23-cv-08968
Nature of Suit820 Property Rights - Copyrights
Cause28:2201 Declaratory Judgment
Case Filed:Oct 24, 2023
Last checked: Sunday Apr 21, 2024 2:33 AM PDT
Defendant
Katarina Benzova
Represented By
Zach Spyros Rosenblatt
Law Office Of Zach Rosenblatt
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Plaintiff
Gundam Productions LLC
Represented By
Alan S Gutman
Gutman Law
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John F Juenger
Gutman Law
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Matthew E Hess
Gutman Law
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Plaintiff
Gundam Touring Services US LLC
Represented By
Alan S Gutman
Gutman Law
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John F Juenger
Gutman Law
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Matthew E Hess
Gutman Law
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Plaintiff
Waterhead International Inc.
Represented By
Alan S Gutman
Gutman Law
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John F Juenger
Gutman Law
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Matthew E Hess
Gutman Law
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TERMINATED PARTIES
Consol Defendant
Gundam Productions LLC
Terminated: 02/27/2024
Represented By
Alan S Gutman
Gutman Law
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John F Juenger
Gutman Law
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Matthew E Hess
Gutman Law
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Consol Defendant
Gundam Touring Services US LLC
Terminated: 02/27/2024
Represented By
Alan S Gutman
Gutman Law
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John F Juenger
Gutman Law
contact info
Matthew E Hess
Gutman Law
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Consol Defendant
Guns N Roses
Terminated: 02/27/2024
Consol Defendant
Fernando Lebeis
Terminated: 02/27/2024
Consol Defendant
Team Brazil
Terminated: 02/27/2024
Represented By
John F Juenger
Gutman Law
contact info
Consol Plaintiff
Katarina Benzova
Terminated: 02/27/2024
Represented By
Zach Spyros Rosenblatt
Law Office Of Zach Rosenblatt
contact info


Docket last updated: 11/08/2024 11:59 PM PST
Thursday, November 07, 2024
48 48 respm Declaration (Motion related) Thu 11/07 7:36 PM
DECLARATION of John Juenger opposition MOTION to Compel Document Production, Answers to Interrogatories, and Requests for Admission 46 filed by Plaintiffs Gundam Touring Services US LLC, Gundam Productions LLC, Waterhead International Inc..(Juenger, John)
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47 47 motion Compel Thu 11/07 6:34 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel Document Production, Answers to Interrogatories, Request For Admission Declaration/ Proposed Order Filed Concurrently with Joint Stipulation filed by Defendant Katarina Benzova. Motion set for hearing on 12/6/2024 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick.(Rosenblatt, Zach)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Filed with Joint Stipulation
46 46 55 pgs motion Compel Thu 11/07 6:27 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel Document Production, Answers to Interrogatories, and Requests for Admission filed by Defendant Katarina Benzova. Motion set for hearing on 12/6/2024 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick.(Rosenblatt, Zach)
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Tuesday, September 03, 2024
45 45 order Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings Tue 09/03 8:32 AM
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Fernando M. Olguin Re: Stipulation to Continue44 . Jury Trial continued to 5/6/2025 at 9:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. *See order for continued dates and deadlines.* (vdr)
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Monday, August 26, 2024
44 44 stip Continue Mon 08/26 8:58 AM
Joint STIPULATION to Continue Pre-Trial Dates from September 11, 2014 to December 9, 2024 filed by Plaintiff Gundam Touring Services US LLC.(Juenger, John)
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Att: 1 Declaration of John Juenger,
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Monday, August 12, 2024
43 43 2 pgs order Compel Mon 08/12 11:26 AM
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick granting in part and denying in part38 Plaintiff's Motion to Compel. (See document for details) (vmun)
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Friday, August 09, 2024
42 42 8 pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Fri 08/09 5:29 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION to Compel further responses to document demands and interrogatories 38 Supplemental Memorandum filed by Defendant Katarina Benzova.(Rosenblatt, Zach)
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Att: 1 Declaration EXHIBIT 1,
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41 41 respm Supplement (Motion related) Fri 08/09 4:40 PM
SUPPLEMENT to MOTION to Compel further responses to document demands and interrogatories 38 filed by Plaintiff Gundam Touring Services US LLC. (Juenger, John)
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Tuesday, August 06, 2024
40 40 order Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held Tue 08/06 2:53 PM
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Fernando M. Olguin Re: Stipulation39 . The Stipulation is granted and the fact discovery shall be completed by 12/31/2024. (vdr)
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
39 39 3 pgs respm Joint Stipulation re Discovery Motion (Rule 37) Wed 07/31 3:50 PM
JOINT STIPULATION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss PlaIntiffs' First Amended Complaint (Dkt.24) 32 Joint Stipulation to Extend Discovery Cuts-Off filed by Defendant Katarina Benzova.(Rosenblatt, Zach)
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Att: 1 Declaration,
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
38 38 31 pgs motion Compel Wed 07/24 2:38 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel further responses to document demands and interrogatories filed by Plaintiff Gundam Touring Services US LLC. Motion set for hearing on 8/23/2024 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick.(Juenger, John)
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Att: 1 Declaration of John Juenger,
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Att: 16 Exhibit O,
Att: 17 Proposed Order
Thursday, April 25, 2024
37 37 respm Reply (Motion related) Thu 04/25 4:20 PM
REPLY NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss PlaIntiffs' First Amended Complaint (Dkt.24) 32 Reply to Plaintiffs' Opposition filed by Defendant Katarina Benzova. (Rosenblatt, Zach)
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
36 36 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Thu 04/18 2:14 PM
TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. On the court's own motion, the Motion to Dismiss and/or Motion for a More Definite Statement32 is taken off the 4/25/2024 calendar and placed under submission. No appearances are required on 4/25/2024. An order with the court's ruling will issue.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr)
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Thursday, April 04, 2024
35 35 28 pgs respm Response in Opposition to Motion Thu 04/04 4:06 PM
OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss PlaIntiffs' First Amended Complaint (Dkt.24) 32 filed by Plaintiffs Gundam Productions LLC, Gundam Touring Services US LLC, Waterhead International Inc..(Juenger, John)
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Att: 2 274 pgs Exhibit A
Monday, March 18, 2024
34 34 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Mon 03/18 12:24 PM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Katarina Benzova, (Rosenblatt, Zach)
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Friday, March 15, 2024
33 33 notice Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form Fri 03/15 4:03 PM
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Motion to Dismiss32 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7-1.1 no notice of interested parties. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. irects you to do so. (iv)
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
32 32 motion Dismiss (cause or other) Thu 03/14 11:50 AM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss PlaIntiffs' First Amended Complaint (Dkt.24) filed by Defendant Katarina Benzova. Motion set for hearing on 4/25/2024 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Rosenblatt, Zach)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit for Motion to Dismiss,
Att: 2 Declaration,
Att: 3 15 pgs Exhibit Exhibit for Declaration
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
31 31 6 pgs order Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only Wed 02/28 11:57 AM
ORDER RE: SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTIONS by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr)
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30 30 19 pgs order Order ~Util - Terminate Hearings ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings Wed 02/28 11:56 AM
SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER RE: JURY TRIAL by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The court deems a Scheduling Conference unnecessary and hereby vacates the hearing. Jury Trial set for 3/18/2025 at 9:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. *See order for dates, deadlines and requirements imposed.* (vdr)
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
29 29 1 pgs order Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held Wed 02/28 9:27 AM
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The Consol Plaintiff's Consolidated Complaint14 is hereby stricken. Katrina Benzova shall respond to the First Amended Complaint24 by 3/14/2024. (vdr)
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Friday, February 23, 2024
28 28 1 pgs order Striking Electronically Filed Documents (G-106) - optional html form Fri 02/23 3:14 PM
ORDER TO STRIKE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin Re: Reply27 . The following document(s) be STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Local Rules, General Order and/or the Courts Case Management Order for the following reason(s): Other error(s) with document(s): the subject motion was terminated as moot. (vdr)
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Thursday, February 22, 2024
27 27 17 pgs respm Reply (Motion related) Thu 02/22 2:58 PM
*STRICKEN* REPLY in support of MOTION to Dismiss18 filed by Consol Defendants Gundam Productions LLC, Gundam Touring Services US LLC, Team Brazil. (Juenger, John) Modified on 2/23/2024 (vdr).
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26 26 8 pgs misc Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Thu 02/22 2:52 PM
JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 4-10, filed by Plaintiff Gundam Touring Services US LLC.. (Juenger, John)
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Friday, February 16, 2024
25 25 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Fri 02/16 10:04 AM
TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Pursuant to the filing of a First Amended Complaint24 , the Motions to Dismiss17 and18 are terminated as moot. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
24 24 9 pgs othcmp Amended Complaint/Petition Thu 02/15 3:40 PM
FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant Katarina Benzova amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 , filed by Plaintiffs Waterhead International Inc., Gundam Productions LLC, Gundam Touring Services US LLC(Juenger, John)
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Saturday, February 10, 2024
23 23 30+ pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Sat 02/10 9:26 AM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Causes of action 2-4 and 6-8 of Consolidated Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for More Definite Statement18 filed by Consol Plaintiff Katarina Benzova. (Rosenblatt, Zach)
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Friday, February 09, 2024
22 22 33 pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Fri 02/09 12:41 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition Consol Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Motion for a More Definite Statement filed by Consol Plaintiff Katarina Benzova. (Rosenblatt, Zach)
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Monday, January 29, 2024
21 21 5 pgs order Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only Mon 01/29 12:28 PM
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Scheduling Conference set for 3/7/2024 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr)
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20 20 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Mon 01/29 12:23 PM
TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Counsel neglected to place a hearing date on the caption page of their motion, the MOTION to Dismiss17 is set for hearing on 3/7/2024 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. All pleadings in connection with this motion shall reference the 3/7/2024 hearing date.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Friday, January 26, 2024
19 19 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Fri 01/26 12:40 PM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Consolidated Defendant Team Brazil, (Juenger, John)
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18 18 28 pgs motion Dismiss (cause or other) More Definite Statement Fri 01/26 12:36 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Causes of action 2-4 and 6-8 of Consolidated Complaint , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by Consolidated Defendants Gundam Productions LLC, Gundam Touring Services US LLC, Team Brazil. Motion set for hearing on 3/7/2024 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Juenger, John)
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17 17 30+ pgs motion Dismiss Case Fri 01/26 11:03 AM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Declaratory Complaint for Relief filed by Defendant Katarina Benzova. (Rosenblatt, Zach)
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16 16 34 pgs respm Memorandum in Support of Motion Fri 01/26 10:53 AM
MEMORANDUM in Support Motion to Dismiss and/or Motion for a More Definite Statement filed by Defendant Katarina Benzova.(Attorney Zach Spyros Rosenblatt added to party Katarina Benzova(pty:dft))(Rosenblatt, Zach)
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Friday, January 05, 2024
15 15 3 pgs misc Declaration Fri 01/05 10:39 AM
DECLARATION of John Juenger re Compliance with Court Order filed by Plaintiffs Gundam Productions LLC, Gundam Touring Services US LLC, Waterhead International Inc.. (Juenger, John)
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14 14 274 pgs othcmp Consolidated Complaint Fri 01/05 8:56 AM
CONSOLIDATED COMPLAINT Consol Plaintiff's Consolidated Complaint related to:1 Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), ; JURY DEMAND, filed by consol plaintiff Katarina Benzova(Rosenblatt, Zach)
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
13 13 order Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held ~Util - Set/Clear Flags Thu 12/21 4:44 PM
MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: CONSOLIDATION by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Gundam, CV 23-8968 and Benzova, CV 23-9538 are hereby consolidated. The Clerk shall consolidate these actions such that the earlier filed action, Gundam, CV 23-8968 is the lead case. All future filings shall be filed in Gundam, CV 23-8968 A Consolidated Complaint shall be filed by no later than January 5, 2024. (iv)
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Monday, December 11, 2023
12 12 stip Consolidate Cases Mon 12/11 11:01 AM
STIPULATION to Consolidate Cases as to 2:23-cv-09538 filed by Plaintiffs Gundam Productions LLC, Gundam Touring Services US LLC, Waterhead International Inc..(Attorney John F Juenger added to party Gundam Productions LLC(pty:pla), Attorney John F Juenger added to party Gundam Touring Services US LLC(pty:pla), Attorney John F Juenger added to party Waterhead International Inc.(pty:pla))(Juenger, John)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order to Consolidate Cases
Monday, December 04, 2023
11 11 order Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held Mon 12/04 4:15 PM
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS RE: CONSOLIDATION by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. No later than 12/13/2023, each party shall file a Memorandum Re: Consolidation. If the parties agree re consolidation, they should file a stipulation by 12/11/2023. (vdr)
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Friday, October 27, 2023
10 10 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Fri 10/27 2:47 PM
TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. This matter has been assigned to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The Court refers counsel to the Court's Initial Standing Order found on the Court's Website under Judge Olguin's Procedures and Schedules. Please read this Order carefully. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr)
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
9 9 service Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Wed 10/25 10:25 AM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 as to Defendant Katarina Benzova. (sh)
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8 8 notice Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form Wed 10/25 10:06 AM
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (sh)
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7 7 adr Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form Wed 10/25 10:05 AM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (sh)
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6 6 notice Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form Wed 10/25 10:05 AM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin and Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick. (sh)
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
5 5 misc Report on Filing of Copyright Action (Initial Notification) (AO-121) Tue 10/24 1:45 PM
REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by GUNDAM PRODUCTIONS, LLC, GUNDAM TOURING SERVICES US LLC, WATERHEAD INTERNATIONAL, INC.. (Gutman, Alan)
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4 4 notice Subpoena Request (AO 88) Tue 10/24 1:31 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiffs GUNDAM PRODUCTIONS, LLC, GUNDAM TOURING SERVICES US LLC, WATERHEAD INTERNATIONAL, INC.. (Gutman, Alan)
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3 3 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Tue 10/24 1:27 PM
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs GUNDAM PRODUCTIONS, LLC, GUNDAM TOURING SERVICES US LLC, WATERHEAD INTERNATIONAL, INC., (Gutman, Alan)
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2 2 misc Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) Tue 10/24 1:25 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs GUNDAM PRODUCTIONS, LLC, GUNDAM TOURING SERVICES US LLC, WATERHEAD INTERNATIONAL, INC.. (Gutman, Alan)
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1 1 6 pgs cmp Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Tue 10/24 1:21 PM
COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-36281988 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff GUNDAM TOURING SERVICES US LLC, WATERHEAD INTERNATIONAL, INC., GUNDAM PRODUCTIONS, LLC. (Attorney Alan S Gutman added to party GUNDAM PRODUCTIONS, LLC(pty:pla), Attorney Alan S Gutman added to party GUNDAM TOURING SERVICES US LLC(pty:pla), Attorney Alan S Gutman added to party WATERHEAD INTERNATIONAL, INC.(pty:pla))(Gutman, Alan)
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