Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. v. Derek S. Powell et al
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| Judge: | John W Holcomb |
| Referred: | Douglas F Mccormick |
| Case #: | 8:26-cv-01506 |
| Nature of Suit | 820 Property Rights - Copyrights |
| Cause | 17:101 Copyright Infringement |
| Case Filed: | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Terminated: | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Last checked: Tuesday Jul 28, 2026 1:05 AM PDT |
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Exalted Management Services
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Exalted Management and Consultation Services LLC
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Alexander Steven Kozma
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Ye Lwin
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Bryan Thomas Mannion
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Brien Allen Middaugh
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Online Management Partners
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Derek S. Powell
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Andrew James Seward
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Defendant
Lincoln Marshall Simpson
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Plaintiff
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
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| Docket last updated: 8 hours ago |
| Tuesday, October 06, 2026 | ||
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judgmentCV
Judgment
Wed 10/07 9:34 AM
JUDGMENT by Judge John W. Holcomb, Pursuant to the Scheduling Notice and Order [ECF No. 37 ] entered on or about September 2, 2026, and in accordance with Rules 41(b) and 58 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED as follows: 1. This action, including all claims asserted herein, is DISMISSED. 2. To the extent that any party requests any other form of relief, such request is DENIED. (es) |
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| Thursday, September 03, 2026 | ||
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misc
Report of Determination of Patent/Trademark Action (CLOSE) (AO 120)
Thu 09/03 3:41 PM
REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or Trademark. (Closing) (yl) |
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Report of Determination of Copyright Action (CLOSE) (AO 121)
Thu 09/03 3:40 PM
REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing) (yl) |
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| Wednesday, September 02, 2026 | ||
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Generic Text Only Entry
Wed 09/02 11:58 AM
SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge John W. Holcomb: In light of the Notice of Settlement filed September 1, 2026 [ECF No. 36], indicating that the case has settled, this action is placed in inactive status. By October 1, 2026, the parties shall file either (1) a Stipulation of Dismissal under Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i); (2) a Stipulation for an Order of Dismissal under Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(2); or (3) a motion to reopen if settlement has not been consummated. Upon the failure to comply with this Order in a timely manner, this action shall be deemed dismissed as of October 2, 2026. This Court retains full jurisdiction over this action and this Order shall not prejudice any party. All previously set deadlines and dates are hereby VACATED. (JS-6) THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cla) |
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| Tuesday, September 01, 2026 | ||
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notice
Settlement
Tue 09/01 10:13 AM
NOTICE of Settlement Joint Notice of Settlement and Request for Stay of Action filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Mayer, Marc) |
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| Thursday, August 27, 2026 | ||
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Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less)
Thu 08/27 1:23 PM
Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Exalted Management Services answer now due 10/2/2026; Online Management Partners answer now due 10/2/2026; Bryan Thomas Mannion answer now due 10/2/2026; Derek S. Powell answer now due 10/2/2026, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Defendants Exalted Management Services; Online Management Partners; Bryan Thomas Mannion ; Derek S. Powell.(Douglas, Frederic) |
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| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | ||
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order
Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
Thu 08/20 9:02 AM
REVISED STANDING ORDER by Judge John W. Holcomb. (cla) |
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Generic Text Only Entry
Thu 08/20 9:01 AM
Text Only ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Marissa B. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.7 by Judge John W. Holcomb. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cla) |
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| Monday, July 13, 2026 | ||
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Generic Text Only Entry
Mon 07/13 11:41 AM
Text Only ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Oxana Lukina to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Derek S. Powell30 by Judge John W. Holcomb. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cla) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
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| Friday, July 10, 2026 | ||
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notice
Withdrawal (Document or Motion)
Fri 07/10 4:36 PM
Notice of Withdrawal of Motion for Leave21 filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Mayer, Marc) |
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Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Fri 07/10 10:05 AM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Oxana Lukina to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Derek S. Powell (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42752091) filed by Defendant Derek S. Powell. (Douglas, Frederic) |
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Att: 1
Appendix Certificate of Good Standing,
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Proposed Order
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Appearance
Fri 07/10 9:14 AM
NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Frederic M Douglas on behalf of Defendants Exalted Management Services, Bryan Thomas Mannion, Derek S. Powell (Douglas, Frederic) |
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| Thursday, July 09, 2026 | ||
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Thu 07/09 8:22 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. upon Derek S. Powell waiver sent by Plaintiff on 7/7/2026, answer due 9/8/2026. Waiver of Service signed by Frederic M. Douglas. (Mayer, Marc) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Thu 07/09 8:20 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. upon Exalted Management Services waiver sent by Plaintiff on 7/7/2026, answer due 9/8/2026. Waiver of Service signed by Frederic M. Douglas. (Mayer, Marc) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Thu 07/09 8:18 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. upon Bryan Thomas Mannion waiver sent by Plaintiff on 7/7/2026, answer due 9/8/2026. Waiver of Service signed by Frederic M. Douglas. (Mayer, Marc) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Thu 07/09 8:16 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. upon Online Management Partners waiver sent by Plaintiff on 7/7/2026, answer due 9/8/2026. Waiver of Service signed by Frederic M. Douglas. (Mayer, Marc) |
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| Thursday, July 02, 2026 | ||
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Statement (Motion related)
Thu 07/02 2:36 PM
STATEMENT of NOTICE OF OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS EX PARTE APPLICATION EX PARTE APPLICATION to Take Limited Discovery 21 filed by Defendant Online Management Partners. (Douglas, Frederic) |
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Appearance
Thu 07/02 2:32 PM
Corrected NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Frederic M Douglas on behalf of Defendant Online Management Partners (Douglas, Frederic) |
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Appearance
Thu 07/02 12:53 PM
NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Frederic M Douglas on behalf of Defendants Exalted Management Services, Bryan Thomas Mannion, Online Management Partners, Derek S. Powell (Attorney Frederic M Douglas added to party Exalted Management Services(pty:dft), Attorney Frederic M Douglas added to party Bryan Thomas Mannion (pty:dft), Attorney Frederic M Douglas added to party Online Management Partners(pty:dft), Attorney Frederic M Douglas added to party Derek S. Powell(pty:dft))(Douglas, Frederic) |
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| Friday, June 26, 2026 | ||
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motion
Leave
Fri 06/26 3:55 PM
EX PARTE APPLICATION to Take Limited Discovery filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Mayer, Marc) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Marc E. Mayer,
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Proposed Order
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| Thursday, June 25, 2026 | ||
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Summons Issued
Thu 06/25 5:19 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant Andrew James Seward. (bm) |
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Summons Issued
Thu 06/25 5:18 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant Alexander Steven Kozma. (bm) |
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Summons Issued
Thu 06/25 5:16 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant Brien Allen Middaugh. (bm) |
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Summons Issued
Thu 06/25 5:14 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant Bryan Thomas Mannion. (bm) |
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Summons Issued
Thu 06/25 5:12 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant Exalted Management and Consultation Services LLC. (bm) |
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Summons Issued
Thu 06/25 5:10 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant Exalted Management Services. (bm) |
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Summons Issued
Thu 06/25 5:09 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant Lincoln Marshall Simpson. (bm) |
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Summons Request
Wed 06/24 6:56 AM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc..(Mayer, Marc) |
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Exalted Management Services,
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Exalted Management and Consultation Services,
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Bryan Thomas Mannion,
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Brien Allen Middaugh,
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Alexander Steven Kozma,
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Andrew James Seward
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| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | ||
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order
Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
Tue 06/23 8:10 AM
STANDING ORDER by Judge John W. Holcomb. (cla) |
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| Thursday, June 18, 2026 | ||
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notice
Deficiency in Summons
Thu 06/18 10:33 PM
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request,3 . The following error(s) was found: The caption of the summons must match the caption of the complaint verbatim. If the caption is too large to fit in the space provided, enter the name of the first party and then write see attached.Next, attach a face page of the complaint or a second page addendum to the Summons. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (car) |
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Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form
Thu 06/18 10:28 PM
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (car) |
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Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form
Thu 06/18 10:28 PM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car) |
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Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form
Thu 06/18 10:27 PM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John W. Holcomb and Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. (car) |
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Fri 06/12 3:57 PM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Marissa B. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42535408) filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Mayer, Marc) |
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Proposed Order
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Report on Filing of Copyright Action (Initial Notification) (AO-121)
Fri 06/12 3:54 PM
REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Mayer, Marc) |
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Report on Filing of Patent/Trademark Action (Initial Notification) (AO 120)
Fri 06/12 3:53 PM
REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Mayer, Marc) |
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Corporate Disclosure Statement
Fri 06/12 3:51 PM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NOTICE OF INTERESTED PARTIES filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. identifying Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc.; Activision Blizzard, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corp., which is a publicly traded company as Corporate Parent. (Mayer, Marc) |
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notice
Summons Request
Fri 06/12 3:49 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc..(Mayer, Marc) |
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Att: 1
Andrew James Seward,
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Brien Allen Middaugh,
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Bryan Thomas Mannion,
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Derek S. Powell,
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Exhalted Management and Consultation,
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Exhalted Management Services,
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Lincoln Marshall Simpson
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
Fri 06/12 3:45 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Mayer, Marc) |
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Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Fri 06/12 3:44 PM
COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-42534135 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Attorney Marc Ellis Mayer added to party Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.(pty:pla))(Mayer, Marc) |
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