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California Court of Appeal
Second Appellate District
Docket for Case #: B304022

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. et al. vs. Netflix, Inc.

DOCKET INFORMATION
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Date Filed: Jan 31, 2020
Case Type:Civil
Trial Court Case Number:SC126423
Trial Court County:Los Angeles
Trial Court Judge:Gross, Marc
Trial Court Judgment Date:Jan 13, 2020
Trial Court Name:Los Angeles County Superior Court

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 Plaintiff and Respondent
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp.
Plaintiff and Respondent
Representation
Daniel M. Petrocelli
 Plaintiff and Respondent
Fox 21, Inc.
Plaintiff and Respondent
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Daniel M. Petrocelli
 Defendant and Appellant
Netflix, Inc.
Defendant and Appellant
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Eric A. Shumsky
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Bus. & Prof. Code Section 17209
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Consumer Law Section
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Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television And Radio Artists
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Representation
Duncan Ware Crabtree-Ireland

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BL-1Feb 6, 2020RequestNotice of appeal lodged/received.: NOA filed on Jan 31, 2020 by Netflix, Inc. (U)
BL-2Feb 6, 2020RequestDefault notice sent-appellant notified per rule 8.100(c).: No Fee Received
BL-3Feb 6, 2020RequestFiling fee.: Civil filing fee paid for by Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.
BL-4Feb 13, 2020RequestNotice per rule 8.124 - with reporter's transcript.: Filed on Feb 10, 2020 (U)
BL-5Feb 20, 2020RequestCivil case information statement filed.: Defendant and Appellant: Netflix, Inc. Attorney: Karen G. Johnson-McKewan
BL-6Feb 20, 2020RequestReceived document entitled: Notice of Appearance of Eric A. Shumsky on behalf of Netflix, Inc.
BL-7Feb 20, 2020RequestReceived document entitled: Notice of Appearance of Karen G. Johnson-McKewan on behalf of Netflix, Inc.
BL-8Feb 20, 2020RequestReceived document entitled: Notice of Appearance of Lynn C. Hermle on behalf of Netflix, Inc.
BL-9Feb 24, 2020RequestFiled document entitled: Notice of Appearance of Russell P. Cohen of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on behalf of Netflix, Inc.
BL-10Feb 26, 2020RequestCertificate of interested entities or persons filed by: Netflix, Inc.
BL-11Feb 26, 2020RequestMotion filed.: appellant's motion to file corrected notice designating record on appeal.
BL-12Mar 12, 2020RequestOrder filed.: Good cause appearing, the appellant's motion filed February 26, 2020 for permission to file a corrected notice designating record is hereby granted on condition that appellant, within 15 days from the date of this order serve and file a corrected designation of record with the clerk of the Superior Court.
BL-13Mar 30, 2020RequestNotice per rule 8.124 - with reporter's transcript.: Corrected Filed on March 24, 2020
BL-14Jun 22, 2020RequestReporter's transcript filed.: R-4
BL-15Jul 8, 2020RequestStipulation of extension of time filed to:
BL-16Aug 4, 2020Requestpro hac vice application: Application for admission of Jennifer Keighley as counsel pro hac vice for appellant Netflix, Inc.
BL-17Aug 4, 2020Requestpro hac vice application: Application for admission of Jeremy Peterman as counsel pro hac vice for appellant Netflix, Inc.
BL-18Aug 5, 2020RequestAssociation of attorneys filed for: Appellant's notice of appearance of Anne Savin on behalf of Netflix, Inc.
BL-19Aug 11, 2020Requestpro hac vice granted: The application for admission of Jennifer Keighley as counsel pro hac vice for appellant Netflix, Inc., is granted.
BL-20Aug 11, 2020Requestpro hac vice granted: The application for admission of Jeremy Peterman as counsel pro hac vice for appellant Netflix, Inc., is granted.
BL-21Aug 31, 2020RequestAssociation of attorneys filed for: Notice of appearance of Sachi A. Schuricht on behalf of Netflix, Inc.
BL-22Sep 3, 2020RequestAppellant's appendix filed.: Appellant Netflix, Inc.'s (Redacted) Appendix for Public Viewing Includes Material Sealed by Court Order [3 volumes of appellan'ts appendix]
BL-23Sep 3, 2020RequestAppellant's appendix filed.: Appellant Netflix, Inc.'s (unredacted) Appendix Includes Confidential Material Filed Under Seal [17 volumes of appellant's appendix]
BL-24Sep 3, 2020RequestAppellant's opening brief.: Defendant and Appellant: Netflix, Inc. Attorney: Eric A. Shumsky [Appellant Netflix, Inc.'s Opening Brief (unredacted) not for Public Viewing Includes Confidential Material Filed Under Sealed]One extension granted for a total of 30 days: 07/08/2020 Stipulation of extension of time filed to:. Due on 09/02/2020 By 30 Day(s)
BL-25Sep 3, 2020RequestAppellant's opening brief.: Defendant and Appellant: Netflix, Inc. Attorney: Eric A. Shumsky [Appellant Netflix, Inc.'s Opening Brief (Redacted) for Public Viewing Includes Redacted Material Sealed by Court Order]One extension granted for a total of 30 days: 07/08/2020 Stipulation of extension of time filed to:. Due on 09/02/2020 By 30 Day(s)
BL-26Sep 8, 2020RequestFiled proof of service.: Appellant Netflix, Inc.'s proof of service
BL-27Sep 8, 2020RequestStipulation of extension of time filed to:
BL-28Oct 20, 2020Requestpro hac vice application: Respondents' motion for admission of Jonathan D. Hacker Pro Hac Vice
BL-29Oct 20, 2020RequestReceived: proposed] order granting respondents' motion for admission of Jonathan D. Hacker pro hac vice
BL-30Oct 20, 2020RequestFiled proof of service.: Proof of service of Respondents' motion for admission of Jonathan D. Hacker Pro Hac Vice, propsosed order
BL-31Oct 20, 2020Requestpro hac vice application: Respondents' motion for admission of Leah Godesky Pro Hac Vice
BL-32Oct 20, 2020RequestReceived: Proposed] order granting respondent's motion for admission of Leah Godesky pro hac vice
BL-33Oct 20, 2020RequestFiled proof of service.: Proof of service of Respondents' motion for admission of Leah Godesky Pro Hac Vice, proposed order
BL-34Oct 26, 2020Requestpro hac vice granted: GOOD CAUSE APPEARING, it is ordered that the Respondents' Application for Admission of Leah Godesky Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED.
BL-35Oct 26, 2020Requestpro hac vice granted: GOOD CAUSE APPEARING, it is ordered that the Respondents' Application for Admission of Jonathan D. Hacker Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED.
BL-36Nov 4, 2020RequestRespondent's brief.: Plaintiff and Respondent: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. Attorney: Leah Godesky Plaintiff and Respondent: Fox 21, Inc. Attorney: Leah Godesky [ Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and Fox 21, Inc.'s Respondents Brief (Public Redacted Version - Material From Sealed Record Redacted) ]One extension granted for a total of 30 days: 09/08/2020 Stipulation of extension of time filed to:. Due on 11/04/2020 By 30 Day(s)
BL-37Nov 4, 2020RequestRespondent's brief.: Plaintiff and Respondent: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. Attorney: Leah Godesky Plaintiff and Respondent: Fox 21, Inc. Attorney: Leah Godesky [ Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and Fox 21, Inc.'s Respondents Brief (Sealed - May Not Be Examined Without Court Order) ]One extension granted for a total of 30 days: 09/08/2020 Stipulation of extension of time filed to:. Due on 11/04/2020 By 30 Day(s)
BL-38Nov 4, 2020RequestRespondent's appendix filed.: Respondents' Appendix Volume 1 of 2 ] (Volume 2 of 2 filed under seal)
BL-39Nov 4, 2020RequestRespondent's appendix filed.: Respondents' Appendix Volume 2 of 2 (Sealed - May Not Be Examined Without Court Order) ]
BL-40Nov 17, 2020RequestStipulation of extension of time filed to:
BL-41Dec 24, 2020RequestAppellant's appendix and reply brief filed.: Defendant and Appellant: Netflix, Inc. Attorney: Anne Wickers Savin Attorney: Eric A. Shumsky Attorney: Jennifer Keighley Attorney: Jeremy Peterman Attorney: Karen G. Johnson-McKewan Attorney: Lynne Charlotte Hermle Attorney: Russell Paul Cohen Attorney: Sachiko A. Schuricht [Appellant Netflix, Inc.'s Reply Brief (Redacted) for Public Viewing Includes Redacted Material Sealed by Court Order][ONE VOLUME OF APPELLANT'S REPLY APPENDIX]One extension granted for a total of 30 days: 11/17/2020 Stipulation of extension of time filed to:. Due on 12/24/2020 By 30 Day(s)
BL-42Dec 24, 2020RequestAppellant's appendix and reply brief filed.: Defendant and Appellant: Netflix, Inc. Attorney: Anne Wickers Savin Attorney: Eric A. Shumsky Attorney: Jennifer Keighley Attorney: Jeremy Peterman Attorney: Karen G. Johnson-McKewan Attorney: Lynne Charlotte Hermle Attorney: Russell Paul Cohen Attorney: Sachiko A. Schuricht [Appellant Netflix, Inc.'s Reply Brief (unredacted) not for Public Viewing Includes Confidential Material Filed Under Sealed][ONE VOLUME OF APPELLANT'S REPLY APPENDIX]One extension granted for a total of 30 days: 11/17/2020 Stipulation of extension of time filed to:. Due on 12/24/2020 By 30 Day(s)
BL-43Dec 24, 2020RequestCase fully briefed.
BL-44Jan 7, 2021RequestApplication to file amicus curiae brief filed by: Application by Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists for amicus curiae brief (proposed brief attached to application, pending court's permission to file)
BL-45Jan 29, 2021RequestOrder filed.: The application is granted. The clerk is directed to file the brief submitted with the application. Any party may file an answer to the amicus curiae brief on or before March 1, 2021
BL-46Jan 29, 2021RequestAmicus curiae brief filed by: Other: Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television And Radio Artists Attorney: Duncan Ware Crabtree-Ireland Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
BL-47Mar 1, 2021RequestResponse to amicus curiae brief filed by: Plaintiff and Respondent: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. Attorney: Daniel M. Petrocelli Attorney: Jonathan D. Hacker Attorney: Leah Godesky Attorney: Molly Manning Lens Plaintiff and Respondent: Fox 21, Inc. Plaintiffs-Respondents' Answer to Amicus Curiae Brief of Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
BL-48May 11, 2021RequestCalendar notice sent electronically. Calendar date: June 9, 2021 at 1:30 pm
BL-49May 19, 2021RequestRequest for oral argument filed by: Eric A. Shumsky for Appellant (30 minutes)
BL-50May 21, 2021RequestRequest for oral argument filed by: Daniel M. Petrocelli for Respondents (20 minutes)
BL-51Jun 1, 2021RequestNote: Oral argument in this matter, currently scheduled for June 9, 2021, is taken off calendar. A new notice pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 8.256(b) will be issued. Parties' will retain their time estimates unless any party submits an amended notice or waiver of argument once the new calendar notice is issued.
BL-52Jun 2, 2021RequestFiled letter from: Respondent's counsel's letter re unavailability for oral argument during specific dates (see letter)
BL-53Jun 2, 2021RequestFiled letter from: Appellant's counsel's letter re unavailability for oral argument during specific dates (see letter)
BL-54Aug 2, 2021RequestCalendar notice sent electronically. Calendar date: September 2, 2021 at 9 am
BL-55Aug 5, 2021RequestRequest for oral argument filed by: Eric A. Shumsky for Appellant (30 minutes)
BL-56Aug 5, 2021RequestRequest for oral argument filed by: Jonathan Hacker for Respondent (20 minutes)
BL-57Aug 25, 2021RequestNote: Oral argument in the above-entitled matter is taken off the September calendar. This matter will be set on a future calendar. A new calendar notice with the specific date and time, pursuant to CRC 8.256(b) to be sent at a later date.
BL-58Aug 30, 2021RequestFiled letter from: Attorney Eric Shumsky, counsel for Appellant Netflix's letter re availability and conflicts with future calendars
BL-59Aug 31, 2021RequestFiled letter from: Attorney Jonathan Hacker, counsel for Respondent Twentieth Century Fox Film's letter re availability and conflicts with future calendars
BL-60Sep 8, 2021RequestCalendar notice sent electronically. Calendar date: October 6, 2021 at 1:30 pm
BL-61Sep 9, 2021RequestRequest for oral argument filed by: Eric A. Shumsky, counsel for appellant-30 minutes
BL-62Sep 10, 2021RequestRequest for oral argument filed by: Jonathan Hacker, counsel for respondent-20 minutes
BL-63Oct 6, 2021RequestCause argued and submitted.
BL-64Dec 2, 2021RequestOpinion filed.: Signed Unpublished)The judgment is affirmed. Plaintiffs are awarded costs on appeal. Kim-Moor-Hoffstadt/44 pages
BL-65Dec 10, 2021RequestFiled request to publish opinion.: Letter by Life Generations Healthcare LLC dated December 10, 2021 re request to publish the opinion filed December 2, 2021
BL-66Dec 14, 2021RequestLetter sent to: Memorandum to the California Supreme Court re Recommendation to Deny the Request to Publish the unpublished portions of the opinion
BL-67Dec 20, 2021RequestFiled request to publish opinion.: Attorney Alan Himmelfarb's letter dated December 19, 2021, re request for publication of the opinion
BL-68Dec 21, 2021RequestLetter sent to: Memorandum to the California Supreme Court re Recommendation to Deny the Request to Publish the unpublished portions of the opinion
BL-69Jan 21, 2022RequestNote: January 21, 2022: Case start date of publication request before California Supreme Court. [S272395]
BL-70Feb 23, 2022RequestSupreme Court order filed re: The requests for an order directing publication of the opinion in the above-entitled appeal are denied. [S272395]
BL-71Feb 28, 2022RequestRemittitur issued.
BL-72Feb 28, 2022RequestCase complete.

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