Thibault Mauvilain et al v. Flynet Pictures, LLC et al
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| Judge: | Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha |
| Referred: | Maria A Audero |
| Case #: | 2:25-cv-02757 |
| Nature of Suit | 820 Property Rights - Copyrights |
| Cause | 17:101 Copyright Infringement |
| Case Filed: | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Last checked: Monday May 12, 2025 2:08 AM PDT |
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Defendant
BackGrid USA, Inc.
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Defendant
Backgrid Inc.
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Defendant
FameFlynet Inc.
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Defendant
Flynet Pictures, LLC
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Defendant
Shutterstock, Inc.
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Plaintiff
Michel Boutefeu
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Plaintiff
Jeremy Duplaquet
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Plaintiff
Stephane Kyndt
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Plaintiff
Thibault Mauvilain
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Plaintiff
Henri Mazari
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Plaintiff
Joseph Mehdi
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Plaintiff
Robert Christian Wolf
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Defendant
Getty Images Holdings, Inc.
Terminated: 04/10/2025
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Defendant
Getty Images US, Inc.
Terminated: 04/10/2025
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| Docket last updated: 05/14/2025 11:59 PM PDT |
| Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | ||
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stip
Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less)
Wed 05/07 2:55 PM
STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Backgrid Inc. answer now due 6/9/2025; BackGrid USA, Inc. answer now due 6/9/2025; Shutterstock, Inc. answer now due 6/9/2025, re Amended Complaint/Petition,,21 filed by Defendants Backgrid Inc.; BackGrid USA, Inc.; Shutterstock, Inc..(Attorney Joanna Ardalan added to party BackGrid USA, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Joanna Ardalan added to party Backgrid Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Joanna Ardalan added to party Shutterstock, Inc.(pty:dft))(Ardalan, Joanna) |
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| Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | ||
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service
Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)
Tue 04/29 12:28 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Robert Christian Wolf, Henri Mazari, Michel Boutefeu, Joseph Mehdi, Thibault Mauvilain, Jeremy Duplaquet, Stephane Kyndt, upon Defendant Backgrid Inc. served on 4/28/2025, answer due 5/19/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Agent Boris Nizon in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service (Sergenian, David) |
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service
Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)
Mon 04/28 1:16 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Robert Christian Wolf, Henri Mazari, Michel Boutefeu, Joseph Mehdi, Thibault Mauvilain, Jeremy Duplaquet, Stephane Kyndt, upon Defendant Flynet Pictures, LLC served on 4/25/2025, answer due 5/16/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Agent Scott Cosman in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service (Sergenian, David) |
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service
Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)
Mon 04/28 1:14 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Robert Christian Wolf, Henri Mazari, Michel Boutefeu, Joseph Mehdi, Thibault Mauvilain, Jeremy Duplaquet, Stephane Kyndt, upon Defendant FameFlynet Inc. served on 4/25/2025, answer due 5/16/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Agent Scott Cosman in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service (Sergenian, David) |
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| Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Wed 04/23 1:19 PM
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Ryan E Carreon counsel for Plaintiffs Michel Boutefeu, Jeremy Duplaquet, Thibault Mauvilain, Henri Mazari, Joseph Mehdi, Robert Christian Wolf. Adding Ryan E. Carreon as counsel of record for Plaintiffs Michel Boutefeu, Jeremy Duplaquet, Stephane Kyndt, Thibault Mauvilain, Henri Mazari, Joseph Mehdi, Robert Christian Wolf for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Plaintiff Thibault Mauvilain, Henri Mazari, Jeremy Duplaquet, Robert Christian Wolf, Michel Boutefeu, Stephane Kyndt, and Joseph Mehdi.. (Attorney Ryan E Carreon added to party Michel Boutefeu(pty:pla), Attorney Ryan E Carreon added to party Jeremy Duplaquet(pty:pla), Attorney Ryan E Carreon added to party Thibault Mauvilain(pty:pla), Attorney Ryan E Carreon added to party Henri Mazari(pty:pla), Attorney Ryan E Carreon added to party Joseph Mehdi(pty:pla), Attorney Ryan E Carreon added to party Robert Christian Wolf(pty:pla))(Carreon, Ryan) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Wed 04/23 12:54 PM
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Shengmao Mu counsel for Plaintiffs Michel Boutefeu, Jeremy Duplaquet, Stephane Kyndt, Thibault Mauvilain, Henri Mazari, Joseph Mehdi, Robert Christian Wolf. Adding Shengmao Mu as counsel of record for Thibault Mauvilain, Henri Mazari, Jeremy Duplaquet, Robert Christian Wolf, Michel Boutefeu, Stephane Kyndt, and Joseph Mehdi for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Thibault Mauvilain, Henri Mazari, Jeremy Duplaquet, Robert Christian Wolf, Michel Boutefeu, Stephane Kyndt, and Joseph Mehdi. (Attorney Shengmao Mu added to party Michel Boutefeu(pty:pla), Attorney Shengmao Mu added to party Jeremy Duplaquet(pty:pla), Attorney Shengmao Mu added to party Stephane Kyndt(pty:pla), Attorney Shengmao Mu added to party Thibault Mauvilain(pty:pla), Attorney Shengmao Mu added to party Henri Mazari(pty:pla), Attorney Shengmao Mu added to party Joseph Mehdi(pty:pla), Attorney Shengmao Mu added to party Robert Christian Wolf(pty:pla))(Mu, Shengmao) |
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| Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | ||
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order
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Tue 04/22 11:32 AM
ORDER by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: granting23 Non-Resident Attorney Keaton D. Smith APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of plaintiffs Michel Boutefeu, Jeremy Duplaquet, Stephane Kyndt, Thibault Mauvilain, Henri Mazari, Joseph Mehdi, Robert Christian Wolf, designating David A. Sergenian as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (ak) |
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order
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Tue 04/22 11:28 AM
ORDER by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: granting22 Non-Resident Attorney Abby M. Neu APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of plaintiffs Michel Boutefeu, Jeremy Duplaquet, Stephane Kyndt, Thibault Mauvilain, Henri Mazari, Joseph Mehdi, Robert Christian Wolf, designating David A. Sergenian as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (ak) |
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| Monday, April 21, 2025 | ||
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service
Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)
Mon 04/21 12:36 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Robert Christian Wolf, Henri Mazari, Michel Boutefeu, Joseph Mehdi, Thibault Mauvilain, Jeremy Duplaquet, Stephane Kyndt, upon Defendant Shutterstock, Inc. served on 4/18/2025, answer due 5/9/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Agent Rebecca Vang in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service (Sergenian, David) |
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service
Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)
Mon 04/21 12:33 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Robert Christian Wolf, Henri Mazari, Michel Boutefeu, Joseph Mehdi, Thibault Mauvilain, Jeremy Duplaquet, Stephane Kyndt, upon Defendant BackGrid USA, Inc. served on 4/18/2025, answer due 5/9/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Agent Rebecca Vang in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service (Sergenian, David) |
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| Friday, April 18, 2025 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Fri 04/18 2:02 PM
First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Keaton D. Smith to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Michel Boutefeu, Jeremy Duplaquet, Stephane Kyndt, Thibault Mauvilain, Henri Mazari, Joseph Mehdi, Robert Christian Wolf (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-39536941) filed by Plaintiff Michel Boutefeu, Jeremy Duplaquet, Stephane Kyndt, Thibault Mauvilain, Henri Mazari, Joseph Mehdi, Robert Christian Wolf. (Sergenian, David) |
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Proposed Order
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Fri 04/18 1:58 PM
First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Abby M. Neu to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Michel Boutefeu, Jeremy Duplaquet, Stephane Kyndt, Thibault Mauvilain, Henri Mazari, Joseph Mehdi, Robert Christian Wolf (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-39536877) filed by Plaintiff Michel Boutefeu, Jeremy Duplaquet, Stephane Kyndt, Thibault Mauvilain, Henri Mazari, Joseph Mehdi, Robert Christian Wolf. (Sergenian, David) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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othcmp
Amended Complaint/Petition
Thu 04/10 1:51 PM
FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant All Defendants amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 , filed by Plaintiff Robert Christian Wolf, Henri Mazari, Michel Boutefeu, Joseph Mehdi, Thibault Mauvilain, Jeremy Duplaquet, Stephane Kyndt(Attorney David A. Sergenian added to party Michel Boutefeu(pty:pla), Attorney David A. Sergenian added to party Jeremy Duplaquet(pty:pla), Attorney David A. Sergenian added to party Stephane Kyndt(pty:pla), Attorney David A. Sergenian added to party Henri Mazari(pty:pla), Attorney David A. Sergenian added to party Joseph Mehdi(pty:pla), Attorney David A. Sergenian added to party Robert Christian Wolf(pty:pla))(Sergenian, David) |
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order
Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
Wed 04/02 9:59 AM
INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (evc) |
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service
Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Tue 04/01 11:24 AM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant Shutterstock, Inc.. (sh) |
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service
Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Tue 04/01 11:23 AM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant Getty Images US, Inc.. (sh) |
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service
Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Tue 04/01 11:21 AM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant Getty Images Holdings, Inc.. (sh) |
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service
Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Tue 04/01 11:21 AM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant Flynet Pictures, LLC. (sh) |
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service
Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Tue 04/01 10:51 AM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant FameFlynet Inc.. (sh) |
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service
Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Tue 04/01 10:50 AM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant Backgrid Inc. (sh) |
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service
Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Tue 04/01 10:48 AM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant BackGrid USA, Inc.. (sh) |
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notice
Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form
Tue 04/01 10:45 AM
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (sh) |
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adr
Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form
Tue 04/01 10:45 AM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (sh) |
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notice
Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form
Tue 04/01 10:44 AM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha and Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero. (sh) |
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notice
Summons Request
Fri 03/28 6:09 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Thibault Mauvilain. (Sergenian, David) |
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notice
Summons Request
Fri 03/28 6:08 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Thibault Mauvilain. (Sergenian, David) |
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notice
Summons Request
Fri 03/28 6:07 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Thibault Mauvilain. (Sergenian, David) |
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notice
Summons Request
Fri 03/28 6:06 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Thibault Mauvilain. (Sergenian, David) |
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notice
Summons Request
Fri 03/28 6:05 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Thibault Mauvilain. (Sergenian, David) |
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notice
Summons Request
Fri 03/28 6:05 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Thibault Mauvilain. (Sergenian, David) |
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notice
Summons Request
Fri 03/28 6:03 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Thibault Mauvilain. (Sergenian, David) |
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misc
Report on Filing of Copyright Action (Initial Notification) (AO-121)
Fri 03/28 5:44 PM
REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Thibault Mauvilain. (Sergenian, David) |
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Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Fri 03/28 4:42 PM
COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-39403417 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiff Thibault Mauvilain. (Attorney David A. Sergenian added to party Thibault Mauvilain(pty:pla))(Sergenian, David) |
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Civil Cover Sheet
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