Minnesota District Court
Judge:Nancy E Brasel
Referred: David T Schultz
Case #: 0:24-cv-02803
Nature of Suit196 Contract - Franchise
Cause15:1051 Trademark Infringement
Case Filed:Jul 19, 2024
Last checked: Monday Sep 02, 2024 3:33 AM CDT
Defendant
Scenic City Fitness, Inc.
Represented By
Erin C. Johnsen
Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A.
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Defendant
Gary Blankenship, Jr.
Represented By
Erin C. Johnsen
Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A.
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Plaintiff
Snap Fitness, Inc.
Represented By
Brooke Robbins
Lathrop Gpm LLP
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David Clifford Archer
Lathrop Gpm LLP
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Richard C Landon
Lathrop Gpm LLP
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Docket last updated: 09/06/2024 11:59 PM CDT
Friday, September 06, 2024
41 41 order Order to Clarify/Authorize Fri 09/06 12:11 PM
ORDER CLARIFYING36 Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Signed by Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz on 9/6/2024. (TJB)
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Wednesday, September 04, 2024
40 40 service Certificate of Service Wed 09/04 2:01 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Snap Fitness, Inc. re38 APPEAL/OBJECTION OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE DECISION to District Judge re36 Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney,39 Proposed Order to Judge - Other (Archer, David)
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39 39 misc Proposed Order to Judge - Other Wed 09/04 2:00 PM
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re38 Appeal/Objection of Magistrate Judge Decision to District Judge. (Archer, David)
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38 38 motion Appeal/Objection of Magistrate Judge Decision to District Judge Wed 09/04 1:58 PM
APPEAL/OBJECTION OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE DECISION to District Judge re36 Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney (Archer, David)
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Thursday, August 22, 2024
37 37 misc Letter to Magistrate Judge Thu 08/22 2:12 PM
LETTER TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Snap Fitness, Inc. . (Archer, David)
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36 36 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Thu 08/22 12:17 PM
ORDER granting29 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz on 8/22/2024. (TJB)
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
35 35 notice Notice of Hearing on Motion Wed 08/21 11:46 AM
NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION29 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record Without Substitution : Date and time to be determined. (Johnsen, Erin)
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
34 34 misc Bond Wed 08/21 9:07 AM
Preliminary Injunction Bond BOND in the amount of $ $25,000 posted by Snap Fitness, Inc. BOND RECEIVED IN CLERK'S OFFICE ON 8/20/2024. ORIGINAL BOND FILED CONVENTIONALLY IN CLERK'S OFFICE. (MMG)
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Att: 1 Power of Attorney,
Att: 2 Acknowledgment of Principals/Surety
33 33 misc Meet and Confer Statement Tue 08/20 2:53 PM
MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re29 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Gary Blankenship, Jr, Scenic City Fitness, Inc..(Johnsen, Erin)
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32 32 respm Proposed Order to Judge re Motion Tue 08/20 2:52 PM
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re29 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record Without Substitution filed by Gary Blankenship, Jr, Scenic City Fitness, Inc..(Johnsen, Erin)
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31 31 respm Declaration in Support of Motion Tue 08/20 2:50 PM
Declaration of Erin C. Johnsen in Support of29 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record Without Substitution filed by Gary Blankenship, Jr, Scenic City Fitness, Inc..(Johnsen, Erin)
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30 30 10 pgs respm Memorandum in Support of Motion Tue 08/20 2:48 PM
MEMORANDUM in Support re29 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record Without Substitution Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record Without Substitution filed by Gary Blankenship, Jr.(Johnsen, Erin)
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Att: 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate
29 29 motion Withdraw as Attorney Tue 08/20 2:45 PM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record Without Substitution filed by Gary Blankenship, Jr, Scenic City Fitness, Inc.. (Johnsen, Erin)
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28 28 notice Notice of Withdrawal as Attorney Tue 08/20 2:42 PM
NOTICE of Withdrawal as Attorney Notice of Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record Without Substitution (Johnsen, Erin)
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27 27 notice Notice (Other) Tue 08/20 10:13 AM
NOTICE by Snap Fitness, Inc. Notice of Posting of Bond for Preliminary Injunction(Archer, David)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) A
Friday, August 16, 2024
26 26 4 pgs order Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction Fri 08/16 4:16 PM
ORDER FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 8/16/2024. (KMW)
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25 25 minutes Motion Hearing Fri 08/16 1:55 PM
(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 8/16/2024: Oral Arguments Motion Hearing. Court Reporter: Renee Rogge Minneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom 13W Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes APPEARANCES: For Plaintiff(s): David Archer; Richard Landon For Defendant(s): Erin Johnson PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on: 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Snap Fitness, Inc.. The motion was moved, argued and granted. Order and Memorandum and Opinion to follow. (KMW)
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Thursday, August 15, 2024
24 24 1 pgs misc Report on Filing of Patent/Trademark Action (AO 120) Thu 08/15 4:03 PM
REPORT ON FILING OF PATENT/TRADEMARK ACTION (AO 120)(USPTO noticed with filing). (Archer, David)
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Monday, August 12, 2024
23 23 respm Declaration in Support of Motion Mon 08/12 5:25 PM
Supplemental Declaration of Andi Ruth-Negrini in Support of5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Snap Fitness, Inc..(Archer, David)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) B-1,
Att: 2 Exhibit(s) B-2,
Att: 3 Exhibit(s) B-3,
Att: 4 Exhibit(s) B-4,
Att: 5 Exhibit(s) B-5
22 22 misc LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate Mon 08/12 5:22 PM
LR7.1/LR72.2 WORD COUNT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE by Snap Fitness, Inc. re21 Reply filed by Snap Fitness, Inc..(Archer, David)
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21 21 respm Reply Mon 08/12 5:21 PM
REPLY re5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Snap Fitness, Inc..(Archer, David)
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Thursday, August 08, 2024
20 20 respm Declaration in Opposition to Motion Thu 08/08 3:45 PM
DECLARATION of Gary Blankenship, II in Opposition to5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Gary Blakenship, Jr, Scenic City Fitness, Inc..(Johnsen, Erin)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) Ex. 1,
Att: 2 Exhibit(s) Ex. 2,
Att: 3 Exhibit(s) Ex. 3,
Att: 4 Exhibit(s) Ex. 4,
Att: 5 Exhibit(s) Ex. 5,
Att: 6 Exhibit(s) Ex. 6,
Att: 7 Exhibit(s) Ex. 7,
Att: 8 Exhibit(s) Ex. 8,
Att: 9 Exhibit(s) Ex. 9
19 19 30+ pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Thu 08/08 3:41 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction filed by Gary Blakenship, Jr, Scenic City Fitness, Inc..(Johnsen, Erin)
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Att: 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate
Monday, August 05, 2024
18 18 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 08/05 4:06 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Erin C. Johnsen on behalf of Gary Blakenship, Jr, Scenic City Fitness, Inc.. (Johnsen, Erin)
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Friday, August 02, 2024
17 17 service Waiver of Service Executed Fri 08/02 3:32 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Snap Fitness, Inc.. Gary Blakenship, Jr waiver sent on 7/31/2024, answer due 9/30/2024; Scenic City Fitness, Inc. waiver sent on 7/31/2024, answer due 9/30/2024. (Archer, David)
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
16 16 order Order on Application to File Information Conventionally Wed 07/31 4:35 PM
TEXT ONLY ORDER. Plaintiff's application to file exhibits conventionally is denied as moot. This application is not required for physical exhibits. Plaintiff shall file the videos on a flash drives with the Clerk of Court as soon as possible given the expedited request. The placeholders should be attached to each flash drive so the Clerk's Office can properly determine which case they belong to. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 7/31/2024. (KMW)
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Friday, July 26, 2024
15 15 notice Amended Notice of Hearing on Motion Fri 07/26 12:35 PM
(Text-Only) AMENDED NOTICE of Hearing on Motion:5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested :The Motion Hearing is scheduled for 8/16/2024 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 13W (MPLS) before Judge Nancy E. Brasel. Opposition to the motion is due 8/8/24 and the reply brief is due 8/12/24. (KMW)
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14 14 respm Proposed Order to Judge re Motion Fri 07/26 10:20 AM
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Snap Fitness, Inc..(Archer, David)
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Thursday, July 25, 2024
13 13 motion Application to File Conventionally Thu 07/25 11:51 AM
APPLICATION to File Conventionally by Snap Fitness, Inc.. (Archer, David)
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
12 12 misc Meet and Confer Statement Wed 07/24 5:55 PM
MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Snap Fitness, Inc..(Archer, David)
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11 11 service Certificate of Service Wed 07/24 3:05 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Snap Fitness, Inc. re9 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate,8 Declaration in Support,,10 Meet and Confer Statement,7 Memorandum in Support of Motion,5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested ,6 Notice of Hearing on Motion (Archer, David)
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10 10 misc Meet and Confer Statement Wed 07/24 3:02 PM
MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Snap Fitness, Inc..(Archer, David)
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9 9 misc LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate Wed 07/24 3:02 PM
LR7.1/LR72.2 WORD COUNT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE by Snap Fitness, Inc. re RelDocInfo(misc+cerfcmpl+0+,docnum,mottextsum)} filed by Snap Fitness, Inc..(Archer, David)
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8 8 respm Declaration in Support of Motion Wed 07/24 3:01 PM
Declaration of Andi Ruth-Negrini in Support of5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Snap Fitness, Inc..(Archer, David)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) A-1,
Att: 2 Exhibit(s) A-2,
Att: 3 Placeholder for Exhibit A-3,
Att: 4 Placeholder for Exhibit A-4,
Att: 5 Exhibit(s) A-5,
Att: 6 Exhibit(s) A-6,
Att: 7 Exhibit(s) A-7,
Att: 8 Exhibit(s) A-8,
Att: 9 Exhibit(s) A-9,
Att: 10 Exhibit(s) A-10,
Att: 11 Exhibit(s) A-11,
Att: 12 Exhibit(s) A-12
7 7 30+ pgs respm Memorandum in Support of Motion Wed 07/24 2:48 PM
MEMORANDUM in Support re5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Snap Fitness, Inc..(Archer, David)
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6 6 notice Notice of Hearing on Motion Wed 07/24 2:48 PM
NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested : Date and time to be determined. (Archer, David)
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5 5 motion Preliminary Injunction Wed 07/24 2:47 PM
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Snap Fitness, Inc.. (Archer, David)
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Monday, July 22, 2024
4 4 service Summons Issued Mon 07/22 8:38 AM
Summons Issued as to Gary Blakenship, Jr, Scenic City Fitness, Inc. (MMP)
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3 3 notice Notice of Initial Case Assignment Mon 07/22 8:33 AM
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel per 3rd/4th Copyright/Trademark list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 24-cv-2803 (NEB/DTS). Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMP)
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Friday, July 19, 2024
2 2 discov Rule 7.1 - Disclosure Statement Fri 07/19 3:30 PM
RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Parent corporation, publicly held corporation owning 10 percent or more of its stock, or subsidiary reported for Snap Fitness, Inc.. (Archer, David)
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1 1 cmp Complaint Fri 07/19 3:26 PM
COMPLAINT against Gary Blakenship, Jr, Scenic City Fitness, Inc. (filing fee $ 405, receipt number BMNDC-11204502) filed by Snap Fitness, Inc.. Filer requests summons issued. (Archer, David)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) A,
Att: 2 Exhibit(s) B,
Att: 3 Exhibit(s) C,
Att: 4 Exhibit(s) D,
Att: 5 Civil Cover Sheet