Graham v. UMG Recordings, Inc.
| New York Southern District Court | |
| Judge: | Jeannette A Vargas |
| Case #: | 1:25-cv-00399 |
| Nature of Suit | 320 Torts - Personal Injury - Assault, Libel, & Slander |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity Action |
| Case Filed: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Last checked: Monday Mar 17, 2025 7:01 AM EDT |
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Defendant
UMG Recordings, Inc.
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Aubrey Drake Graham
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 10 hours ago |
| Monday, March 17, 2025 | ||
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Declaration in Support of Motion
Mon 03/17 10:24 AM
DECLARATION of Rollin A. Ransom in Support re:23 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by UMG Recordings, Inc...(Ransom, Rollin) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 - Email dated 2/19/25
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notice
Notice (Other)
Mon 03/17 10:20 AM
NOTICE of /Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Defendant UMG Recordings, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss the Complaint re:23 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by UMG Recordings, Inc...(Ransom, Rollin) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Protect Black Art Petition,
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Exhibit B - Back to Back,
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Att: 3
3 pgs
Exhibit C - Duppy Freestyle,
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Exhibit D - First Person Shooter,
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Exhibit E - Like That,
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Exhibit F - Push Ups,
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Exhibit G - Taylor Made Freestyle,
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Exhibit H - Euphoria,
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Exhibit I - 616 in LA,
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Exhibit J - Family Matters,
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Exhibit K - Meet the Grahams,
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Exhibit L - The Heart Part 6,
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Att: 13
Exhibit M - Grammys List,
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Exhibit N - USA Today,
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Exhibit O - Fox News,
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Exhibit P - The Guardian,
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Exhibit Q - New York Post,
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Exhibit R - People,
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Att: 19
Exhibit S - Complex,
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Exhibit T - NPR,
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Exhibit U - Toronto Sun,
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Exhibit V - GQ,
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Att: 23
Exhibit W - The New Yorker,
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Att: 24
Exhibit X - The New York Times,
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Att: 25
Exhibit Y - Affirmation of D. Kaefer,
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Exhibit Z - Mob Ties
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Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion
Mon 03/17 10:03 AM
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re:23 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by UMG Recordings, Inc...(Ransom, Rollin) |
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motion
Dismiss
Mon 03/17 10:02 AM
MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by UMG Recordings, Inc...(Ransom, Rollin) |
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| Friday, March 14, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 03/14 1:53 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Brady M. Sullivan on behalf of Aubrey Drake Graham..(Sullivan, Brady) |
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| Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Adjourn Conference
Tue 03/04 10:55 AM
ORDER denying18 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. Defendant's request to adjourn the initial pretrial conference scheduled for April 2, 2025, is DENIED. It is not the practice of this Court to routinely stay discovery pending the outcome of a motion to dismiss. See Guiffre v. Maxwell, 2016 WL 254932, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 20, 2016). The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate ECF No. 18. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 3/4/25) (yv) |
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| Monday, February 24, 2025 | ||
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Declaration in Support (non-motion)
Mon 02/24 7:11 PM
DECLARATION of M. Annie Houghton-Larsen in Support re:19 Response in Opposition to Motion,. Document filed by Aubrey Drake Graham..(Gottlieb, Michael) |
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Att: 1
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Exhibit 1 - Correspondence Between Counsel for Plaintiff and Counsel for Defendant Regarding Holding a Rule 26(f) Conference,
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Att: 2
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Exhibit 2 - Correspondence Between Counsel for Plaintiff and Counsel for Defendant Regarding Extending the Parties' Briefing Schedule
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Response in Opposition to Motion
Mon 02/24 7:01 PM
LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Michael J. Gottlieb dated 2/24/2025 re:18 LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Rollin A. Ransom dated February 21, 2025. . Document filed by Aubrey Drake Graham..(Gottlieb, Michael) |
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| Friday, February 21, 2025 | ||
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motion
Adjourn Conference
Fri 02/21 9:43 AM
LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Rollin A. Ransom dated February 21, 2025. Document filed by UMG Recordings, Inc...(Ransom, Rollin) |
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| Friday, February 07, 2025 | ||
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Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement
Fri 02/07 10:08 AM
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Universal Music Group, N.V., Corporate Parent Bollere SE for UMG Recordings, Inc.. Document filed by UMG Recordings, Inc...(Crowell, Nicholas) |
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| Thursday, January 30, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Thu 01/30 4:55 PM
ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting14 Motion for Rollin A. Ransom to Appear Pro Hac Vice. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Applicant is admitted to practice Pro Hac Vice in the above entitled action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 1/30/2025) (sgz) |
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order
Order
Thu 01/30 3:30 PM
ORDER. GRANTED. Plaintiff's time to file their opposition to the motion to dismiss is extended to April 16, 2025 and the Defendant's time to file a reply in support of its motion to dismiss is extended to April 30, 2025. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas) (Text Only Order) (Yin-Olowu, Tammy) |
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Thu 01/30 3:19 PM
MOTION for Rollin A. Ransom to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30541119. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by UMG Recordings, Inc...(Ransom, Rollin) |
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Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion
Thu 01/30 4:09 PM
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 14 MOTION for Rollin A. Ransom to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30541119. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju) |
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| Friday, January 24, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 01/24 4:06 PM
ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION TO PRACTICE, PRO HAC VICE granting11 MOTION for Meryl C. Governski to Appear Pro Hac Vice ORDERED, that Meryl C. Governski, Esq. is admitted to practice, pro hac vice, in the above-captioned case to represent Aubrey Drake Graham in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, provided that the filing fee has been paid. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 1/24/2025) (jca) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 01/24 3:51 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Marie Annie Houghton-Larsen on behalf of Aubrey Drake Graham..(Houghton-Larsen, Marie) |
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 01/24 3:38 PM
MOTION for Meryl C. Governski to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30512707. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Aubrey Drake Graham..(Governski, Meryl) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit in Support by Meryl C. Governski,
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Exhibit A - DC Certificate of Good Standing,
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Exhibit B - Maryland Certificate of Good Standing,
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Att: 4
Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice
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Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion
Fri 01/24 3:51 PM
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 11 MOTION for Meryl C. Governski to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30512707. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc) |
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| Thursday, January 23, 2025 | ||
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Letter
Thu 01/23 5:41 PM
LETTER addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Michael J. Gottlieb dated 1/23/2025 re: Case Schedule. Document filed by Aubrey Drake Graham..(Gottlieb, Michael) |
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| Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Thu 01/23 9:28 AM
ORDER granting6 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant's request for an extension of time to respond to the Complaint is GRANTED. Defendant shall respond to the Complaint by March 17, 2025. The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to terminate ECF No. 6. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 1/22/2025) (rro) |
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order
Order for Initial Pretrial Conference
Wed 01/22 5:12 PM
NOTICE OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 4/2/2025 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 14C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Jeannette A. Vargas. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 1/22/2025) (jca) |
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service
Affidavit of Service Complaints
Wed 01/22 3:16 PM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. UMG Recordings, Inc. served on 1/21/2025, answer due 2/11/2025. Service was accepted by Carlos Bobe, Intake Specialist, CT Corporation System. Document filed by Aubrey Drake Graham..(Gottlieb, Michael) |
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Set/Reset Deadlines
Thu 01/23 9:29 AM
Set/Reset Deadlines: UMG Recordings, Inc. answer due 3/17/2025. (rro) |
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| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time
Tue 01/21 8:44 PM
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Nicholas P. Crowell dated January 21, 2025. Document filed by UMG Recordings, Inc...(Crowell, Nicholas) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 01/21 8:38 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Nicholas Primer Crowell on behalf of UMG Recordings, Inc...(Crowell, Nicholas) |
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| Thursday, January 16, 2025 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Thu 01/16 2:15 PM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to UMG Recordings, Inc...(pc) |
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notice
Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice
Thu 01/16 11:43 AM
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges] . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions] ..(pc) |
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Case Designation
Thu 01/16 11:45 AM
Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link:[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf] . (pc) |
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Case Designated ECF
Thu 01/16 11:45 AM
Case Designated ECF. (pc) |
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Notice to Attorney Regarding Case Opening Statistical Error Correction
Thu 01/16 11:45 AM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Michael Gottlieb. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: County code New York;. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the County code has been modified to XX Out of State;. (pc) |
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| Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | ||
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service
Request for Issuance of Summons
Wed 01/15 9:01 AM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to UMG Recordings, Inc., re:1 Complaint. Document filed by Aubrey Drake Graham..(Gottlieb, Michael) |
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Civil Cover Sheet
Wed 01/15 8:56 AM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Gottlieb, Michael) |
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cmp
Complaint
Wed 01/15 8:52 AM
COMPLAINT against UMG Recordings, Inc.. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-30461182)Document filed by Aubrey Drake Graham..(Gottlieb, Michael) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Lyrics,
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Exhibit B - Most-Viewed TikTok Videos
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