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National Football Scouting, Inc. v. Rang et al
3:2011cv05762
Filed in Washington Western District Court
Type of Suit: Copyrights
Plaintiff: National Football Scouting, Inc. Defendant: Rob Rang and The Sports XChange, Inc.
Judge: Ronald B. Leighton
Cause Of Action: Copyright Infringement
(September 22, 2011)
Lucas Entertainment, Inc. v. Davis
3:2011cv01676
Filed in Texas Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Copyrights
Plaintiff: Lucas Entertainment, Inc. Defendant: Aaron Davi.
Judge: Barbara M.G. Lynn
Cause Of Action: Copyright Infringement
(August 3, 2011)
Righthaven LLC v. Allec et al
2:2011cv00532
Filed in Nevada District Court
Type of Suit: Copyrights
Defendant: Rick Allec and RX Advertising, Inc. LLC. Plaintiff: Righthaven LLC.
Judge: Kent J. Dawson
Cause Of Action: Copyright Infringement
(April 19, 2011)
MGA Entertainment Inc v. Mattel Inc et al
2:2011cv01063
Filed in California Central District Court
Type of Suit: Antitrust
Defendant: Mattel Inc and Robert A Eckert. Plaintiff: MGA Entertainment Inc.
Judge: David O. Carter
(March 30, 2011)
Garrard et al v. JAX or Better, LLC et al
3:2011cv00039
Filed in Florida Middle District Court
Type of Suit: Trademark
Plaintiff: David Garrard, Jacksonville Jaguars, LTD., National Football League and NFL Properties LLC. Defendant: JAX or Better, LLC, Cruises to Nowhere, LLC and Mark Slotkin.
Judge: Howell W. Melton
Cause Of Action: Trademark Infringement
(February 27, 2011)
Plaintiff v. Defendant
0:2010cv00758
Filed in Minnesota District Court
Type of Suit:
Plaintiff v. Defendant
Judge: Richard H. Kyle
(February 1, 2011)
OSHINSKY v. NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS, INC. et al
2:2009cv01186
Filed in New Jersey District Court
Type of Suit: Plaintiff
Plaintiff: HAROLD OSHINSKY; Defendant: NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS, INC., GIANTS STADIUM LLC, NEW YORK JETS LLC, JETS STADIUM DEVELOPMENT LLC, NEW MEADOWLANDS STADIUM COMPANY, LLC
Judge: Peter G. Sheridan
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(February 1, 2011)
SARVER v. THE HURT LOCKER, LLC et al
2:2010cv01076
Filed in New Jersey District Court
Type of Suit: Other Personal Injury
Plaintiff: JEFFREY S. SARVER; Defendant: THE HURT LOCKER, LLC, MARK BOAL, KATHRYN BIGELOW, GREG SHAPIRO, NICOLAS CHARTIER and others...
Judge: Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Fraud
(January 18, 2011)
Arena Football One, LLC v. Arena2 of Arkansas, LLC
4:2010cv00118
Filed in Oklahoma Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Contract
Plaintiff: Arena Football One, LLC, Arena Football One, LLC Defendant: Arena2 of Arkansas, LLC
Judge: Judge Gregory K Frizzell
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Breach of Contract
(December 20, 2010)
Carly E. Simon v. Starbucks Corporation
2:2009cv09074
Filed in California Central District Court
Type of Suit: Other Fraud

Cause Of Action: Notice of Removal - Fraud
(December 8, 2010)
Parrish et al v. National Football League Players Incorporated
3:2007cv00943
Filed in California Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Contract: Other
Plaintiff: Bernard Paul Parrish, Herbert Anthony Adderley, Walter Roberts, III; Defendant: National Football League Players Incorporated
Judge: Joseph C. Spero
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Other Contract
(November 2, 2010)
Liger et al v. New Orleans Hornets NBA Limited Partnership
2:2005cv01969
Filed in Louisiana Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: Labor: Fair Standards
Plaintiff: Eugene Liger, Anthony Martin, Adam Nash, Jessica Berry, Chris Carter and others...; Defendant: New Orleans Hornets NBA Limited PartnershipIntervenor Plaintiff: Niles, Bourque, & Fontana, L.L.C.
Judge: Helen G. Berrigan
Cause Of Action: Fair Labor Standards Act
(October 5, 2010)
Viacom International, Inc. et al v. Youtube, Inc. et al
1:2007cv02103
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Copyrights
Plaintiff: Viacom International, Inc., Viacom International, Inc., Viacom International, Inc., Viacom International, Inc., Viacom International, Inc. and others... Defendant: Youtube, Inc., Youtube, Inc., Youtube, Inc., Youtube, Inc., Youtube, Inc. and others...
Judge: Louis L. Stanton
Cause Of Action: Copyright Infringement
(September 28, 2010)
Steele v. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. et al
1:2008cv11727
Filed in Massachusetts District Court
Type of Suit: Copyrights
Plaintiff: Samuel Bartley Steele; Defendant: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., Time Warner Corporation, Jon Bongiovi, Richard Sambora, William Falcone and others...
Judge: Nathaniel M. Gorton
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(September 26, 2010)
Ruggers, Inc. v. United States of America Rugby Football Union, Ltd.
3:2009cv30051
Filed in Massachusetts District Court
Type of Suit: Other Contract
Plaintiff: Ruggers, Inc.; Defendant: United States of America Rugby Football Union, Ltd.
Judge: Michael A Ponsor
Cause Of Action: Diversity
(September 9, 2010)
Pecover et al v. Electronic Arts Inc.
3:2008cv02820
Filed in California Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Plaintiff
Plaintiff: Geoffrey Pecover, Jeffrey Lawrence; Defendant: Electronic Arts Inc.
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(August 4, 2010)
FERRARA v. UNITED STATES FLAG AND TOUCH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
3:2009cv00094
Filed in Florida Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Personal Injury
Plaintiff: SEAN S. FERRARA; Defendant: UNITED STATES FLAG AND TOUCH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Judge: M CASEY RODGERS
Cause Of Action: Diversity
(August 4, 2010)
Duncan v. Tangipahoa Parish Council et al
2:2008cv03840
Filed in Louisiana Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Plaintiff: Johnny Duncan; Defendant: Tangipahoa Parish Council, Michael Petito, Amite Area Recreation District #3 Board of Directors, Robert Harrell, Robert Landrews and others...
Judge: Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(July 18, 2010)
Gibson Guitar Corporation v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. et al
3:2008cv00279
Filed in Tennessee Middle District Court
Type of Suit: Trademark
Plaintiff: Gibson Guitar Corporation; Defendant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Target Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Amazon.com, Inc., GameStop Corporation and others...
Judge: Thomas Wiseman
Cause Of Action: Trademark Infringement
(April 11, 2010)
NATIONAL JUNIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE v. PHARMANET DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. et al
3:2008cv05723
Filed in New Jersey District Court
Type of Suit: Securities/Commodities/Exchanges
Plaintiff: NATIONAL JUNIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE; Defendant: PHARMANET DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC., JEFFREY P. MCMULLEN, JOHN P. HAMILL
Judge: Freda L. Wolfson
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(March 29, 2010)
GIULIANI v. DUKE UNIVERSITY et al
1:2008cv00502
Filed in North Carolina Middle District Court
Type of Suit: Other Contract
Plaintiff: ANDREW GIULIANI; Defendant: DUKE UNIVERSITY, ORRIN DANIEL VINCENT III
Cause Of Action: Diversity
(March 29, 2010)
(PS) Flood v. National Football League et al
2:2008cv00091
Filed in California Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: Fraud or Truth-In-Lending
Plaintiff: David Roderick Flood; Defendant: National Football League, NFL Owners, Oakland Raiders, NFL Properties, NFL Films and others...
Judge: Garland E. Burrell Jr.
Cause Of Action: Sherman-Clayton Act
(March 28, 2010)
Major League Baseball Properties Inc. v. The Upper Deck Company, LLC
1:2010cv00732
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Trademark
Plaintiff: Major League Baseball Properties Inc., Major League Baseball Properties Inc., Major League Baseball Properties Inc., Major League Baseball Properties Inc. Defendant: The Upper Deck Company, LLC, The Upper Deck Company, LLC, The Upper Deck Company, LLC
Judge: Judge Robert W. Sweet
Cause Of Action: Trademark Infringement
(March 16, 2010)
Plaintiff v. Defendant
1:2008cv07888
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: None
Plaintiff v. Defendant
Judge: William H. Pauley III
Cause Of Action: Diversity
(March 7, 2010)
Plaintiff v. Defendant
0:2010cv00613
Filed in Minnesota District Court
Type of Suit:
Plaintiff v. Defendant
(March 3, 2010)
CONTROL DYNAMICS CORPORATION v. UNITED FOOTBALL LEAGUE, LLC
2:2010cv00841
Filed in Pennsylvania Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Contract
Plaintiff: CONTROL DYNAMICS CORPORATION; Defendant: UNITED FOOTBALL LEAGUE, LLC
Judge: HONORABLE EDMUND V. LUDWIG
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Other Contract
(February 28, 2010)
CANADIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL, LTD. v. OTTAWA RAPIDZ et al
1:2009cv00093
Filed in North Carolina Middle District Court
Type of Suit: Other Contract
Petitioner: CANADIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL, LTD., Respondent: OTTAWA RAPIDZ, ROB HALL, SHELAGH O'CONNOR, OTTAWA PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL INC.
Judge: UNASSIGNED
Cause Of Action: Diversity
(February 17, 2010)
National Casualty Company v. Joliet Professional Baseball Club, LLC et al
1:2010cv00809
Filed in Illinois Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Insurance
Plaintiff: National Casualty Company, National Casualty Company Defendant: Joliet Professional Baseball Club, LLC, Jeremy Gorsky
Judge: Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Declaratory Judgement
(February 4, 2010)
Simon-Whelan v. The Andy Warhol Foundation For The Visual Arts, Inc. et al
1:2007cv06423
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Antitrust
Plaintiff: Joe Simon-Whelan; Defendant: The Andy Warhol Foundation For The Visual Arts, Inc., The Estate of Andy Warhol, Vincent Fremont, Vincent Fremont Enterprises, The Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and others...
Judge: Laura Taylor Swain
Cause Of Action: Antitrust Litigation
(January 19, 2010)
Plaintiff v. Defendant
1:2009cv06419
Filed in New Jersey District Court
Type of Suit: Plaintiff
Plaintiff v. Defendant
Judge: Joseph E. Irenas
Cause Of Action: Fed. Question: Employment Discrimination
(December 17, 2009)
Psenicska v. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation et al
1:2007cv10972
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Fraud
Plaintiff: Michael Psenicska; Defendant: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, One America Productions, Inc., Todd Lewis, Sacha Baron Cohen
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Fraud
(December 9, 2009)
Roe et al v. Doe et al
3:2009cv00682
Filed in California Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Both
Plaintiff: Richard Roe, Richard Roe, II, Don A. Nelson; Defendant: John Doe, Mark Cuban, Dallas Basketball Ltd.
Judge: Phyllis J. Hamilton
Cause Of Action: Diversity
(November 24, 2009)
City of Winter Haven v. Cleveland Indians Baseball Company Limited Partnership
8:2009cv00190
Filed in Florida Middle District Court
Type of Suit: Other Contract
Plaintiff: City of Winter Haven; Defendant: Cleveland Indians Baseball Company Limited Partnership
Judge: Elizabeth A. Kovachevich
Cause Of Action: Diversity
(September 28, 2009)
Chargers Football Company, LLC et al v. Foley et al
3:2009cv02116
Filed in California Southern District Court
Type of Suit: None
Plaintiff: Chargers Football Company, LLC, National Football League Management Council Defendant: Steven Foley, National Football League Players Association
Judge: John A. Houston
Cause Of Action: Labor/Mgt. Relations (Contracts)
(September 27, 2009)
Selina Miller v. National Basketball Associatio, et al
09-3997
Filed in Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Type of Suit: Diversity - Civil Rights Other
Plaintiff - Appellant: SELINA R. MILLER. Defendant - Appellee: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION, et al., COMMISSIONER STERN and KOBE BRYANT.
(August 17, 2009)
Goldberg v. Paris Hilton Entertainment, Inc. et al
1:2008cv22261
Filed in Florida Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Contract

Judge: Jose E. Martinez
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(August 16, 2009)
Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. v. Donruss Playoff, L.P. et al
1:2009cv00593
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Trademark
Plaintiff: Major League Baseball Properties, Inc.; Defendant: Donruss Playoff, L.P., Donruss LLC
Judge: Denny Chin
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(August 13, 2009)
National Football League Players Association v. National Football League et al
0:2008cv06254
Filed in Minnesota District Court
Type of Suit: Labor: Labor/Mgt. Relations
Plaintiff: National Football League Players Association, National Football League Players Association, National Football League Players Association, National Football League Players Association, National Football League Players Association and others... Defendant: National Football League, National Football League, National Football League, National Football League, National Football League and others...
Judge: Magnuson
Cause Of Action: Employee Pension Plan
(May 21, 2009)
Everything Baseball Limited, LLC v. Wilson Sporting Goods Company et al
1:2008cv03840
Filed in Illinois Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Patent
Plaintiff: Everything Baseball Limited, LLC; Defendant: Wilson Sporting Goods Company, Hunt Wilson International Ltd., Schutt Sports, Inc., Easton-Bell Sports, Inc., Hillerich & Bradsby Co. and others...
Judge: Elaine E. Bucklo
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(May 3, 2009)
CBS Interactive Inc. v. National Football League Players Association
0:2008cv05097
Filed in Minnesota District Court
Type of Suit: Antitrust
Plaintiff: CBS Interactive Inc., CBS Interactive Inc. Defendant: National Football League Players Association
Cause Of Action: Antitrust Litigation
(April 27, 2009)
Allen v. American Apparel, Inc.
1:2008cv03179
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Trademark
Plaintiff: Woody Allen; Defendant: American Apparel, Inc.
Judge: Thomas P. Griesa
Cause Of Action: Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
(April 9, 2009)
Arizona Cardinals Football Club, Inc. et al v. Bryant et al
2:2008cv01541
Filed in Arizona District Court
Type of Suit: Labor/Management Relations
Plaintiff: Arizona Cardinals Football Club, Inc., National Football League Management Council; Defendant: Wendell Bryant, National Football League Players Association
Judge: Magistrate Judge Lawrence O Anderson
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(April 6, 2009)
The National Football League Players Association et al v. ...
1:2008cv03658
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: None
Petitioner: The National Football League Players Association, Respondent: The National Football League Management Council
Judge: Paul A. Crotty
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(March 25, 2009)
Best in Sports, Inc. et al v. Olympiakos Basketball Club of Greece
3:2009mc09078
Filed in Oregon District Court
Type of Suit: Other
Plaintiff: Best in Sports, Inc., Tom McLaughlin; Defendant: Olympiakos Basketball Club of Greece
(March 22, 2009)
MAYER v. BELICHICK et al
3:2007cv04671
Filed in New Jersey District Court
Type of Suit: Racketeer/Corrupt Organization
Plaintiff: CARL J. MAYER Defendant: BILL BELICHICK, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS, THE
Judge: Garrett E. Brown, Jr.
Cause Of Action: Racketeering (RICO) Act
(March 22, 2009)
COCHRAN v. KEYSTONE STATE PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL, LLC
5:2009cv01140
Filed in Pennsylvania Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: Employment
Plaintiff: DAVID L. COCHRAN; Defendant: KEYSTONE STATE PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL, LLC
Judge: THOMAS M. GOLDEN
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(March 15, 2009)
Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc. v. Hartford Life Insurance Company
1:2009cv00403
Filed in Georgia Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Insurance
Plaintiff: Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc. Defendant: Hartford Life Insurance Company, Hartford Life Insurance Company, Hartford Life Insurance Company
Judge: Story
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Insurance Contract
(February 12, 2009)
Nathans v. Offerman et al
3:2009cv00256
Filed in Connecticut District Court
Type of Suit: Other Personal Injury
Plaintiff: Johnathan Nathans; Defendant: Jose Offerman, Long Island Ducks Professional Baseball Club LLC
Judge: Warren W. Eginton
Cause Of Action: Diversity
(February 11, 2009)
Savage v. Council on American-Islamic Relations, Inc.
3:2007cv06076
Filed in California Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Statutory Actions

Judge: Joseph C. Spero
Cause Of Action: Fed. Question
(January 25, 2009)
Las Vegas Professional Football Limited Partnership v. American International Group, Inc.
1:2009cv20169
Filed in Florida Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Insurance
Plaintiff: Las Vegas Professional Football Limited Partnership; Defendant: American International Group, Inc.
Judge: Alan S. Gold
Cause Of Action: Diversity
(January 20, 2009)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. The St. Louis Rams Partnership et al
4:2008cv01503
Filed in Missouri Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: Employment
Plaintiff: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Defendant: St. Louis Rams Partnership, Rams Football Company, Inc., ITB Football Company, LLC
Judge: Terry I. Adelman
Cause Of Action: U.S. Government Plaintiff
(November 13, 2008)
Lucasfilm Ltd v. Gen Con LLC
3:2008cv00182
Filed in California Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Contract
Plaintiff: Lucasfilm Ltd, Lucasfilm Ltd Defendant: Gen Con LLC
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Other Contract
(November 11, 2008)
Weinberg v. National Football League Players Association et al
3:2006cv02332
Filed in Texas Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Plaintiff
Plaintiff: Steve Weinberg; Defendant: National Football League Players Association, Richard Berthelsen, Gene Upshaw, Tom DePaso, Trace Armstrong and others...
Judge: Jane J Boyle
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(November 4, 2008)
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION v. SAGAPOLUTELE et al
1:2008mc00653
Filed in District Of Columbia District Court
Type of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Movant: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION, Respondent: PIO SAGAPOLUTELE, LAMAR SMITH, BRUCE SCHWAGER
Judge: Ricardo M. Urbina
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(October 21, 2008)
Apple Corps Limited et al v. Fuego Entertainment, Inc. et al
1:2008cv20748
Filed in Florida Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Copyrights
Plaintiff: Apple Corps Limited, Apple Corps Limited, Apple Corps Limited, Apple Records, Inc., Apple Records, Inc. and others... Defendant: Fuego Entertainment, Inc., Echo-Fuego Music Group LLC, Echo-Vista Inc., Hugo M. Cancio, Jeffery Collins
Judge: William M. Hoeveler
Cause Of Action: Trademark Infringement
(October 19, 2008)
Glover v. The National Collegiate Athletic Association et al
1:2008cv00322
Filed in Rhode Island District Court
Type of Suit: Other Personal Injury
Plaintiff: Michael Glover; Defendant: The National Collegiate Athletic Association, The Big East Conference
Judge: Judge Ernest C. Torres
Cause Of Action: Diversity
(October 15, 2008)
National Football League Players,Inc. v. CBS Interactive,Inc.
1:2008cv22504
Filed in Florida Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Plaintiff: National Football League Players,Inc.; Defendant: CBS Interactive,Inc.
Judge: Judge K. Michael Moore
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(September 8, 2008)
City of Seattle v. Professional Basketball Club LLC
2:2007cv01620
Filed in Washington Western District Court
Type of Suit: Contract: Other
Plaintiff: City of Seattle, City of Seattle, City of Seattle, City of Seattle, City of Seattle and others... Defendant: Professional Basketball Club LLC, Professional Basketball Club LLC
Judge: Ricardo S Martinez
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Contract Dispute
(August 19, 2008)
Gibson Guitar Corporation v. Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. et al
3:2008cv00294
Filed in Tennessee Middle District Court
Type of Suit: Patent
Plaintiff: Gibson Guitar Corporation; Defendant: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., MTV Networks, Electronic Arts, Inc.
Judge: Thomas Wiseman
Cause Of Action: Patent Infringement
(August 6, 2008)
Houston Astros Baseball Club v. Allied Lube Inc et al
8:2008cv00783
Filed in California Central District Court
Type of Suit: Other Contract
Plaintiff: Houston Astros Baseball Club Defendant: Allied Lube Inc, DOES
Judge: Carter
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Contract Dispute
(July 16, 2008)
GATLIN v. UNITED STATES ANTI-DOPING AGENCY INC
3:2008cv00241
Filed in Florida Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Plaintiff: JUSTIN GATLIN; Defendant: UNITED STATES ANTI-DOPING AGENCY INC
Judge: LACEY A COLLIER
Cause Of Action: Job Discrimination (Rehabilitation Act)
(July 14, 2008)
Albany Patroons, Inc. v. United States Basketball League
1:2008cv00691
Filed in New York Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Franchise
Plaintiff: Albany Patroons, Inc.; Defendant: United States Basketball League
Judge: Judge Gary L. Sharpe
Cause Of Action: Diversity
(June 29, 2008)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES, LLC et al v. OWENS et al
2:2008cv01982
Filed in Pennsylvania Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: None
Plaintiff: PHILADELPHIA EAGLES, LLC, NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL; Defendant: TERRELL OWENS, NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
Judge: PETRESE B. TUCKER
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(May 29, 2008)
Basketball Club of Seattle LLC et al v. Professional Basketball Club LLC
2:2008cv00623
Filed in Washington Western District Court
Type of Suit: None
Plaintiff: Basketball Club of Seattle LLC, Canarsie Holdings LLC; Defendant: Professional Basketball Club LLC
Judge: Robert S. Lasnik
Cause Of Action: Diversity
(April 21, 2008)
WAKA LLC v. DCKICKBALL et al
1:2006cv00984
Filed in District Of Columbia District Court
Type of Suit: Copyrights
Plaintiff: WAKA LLC, WAKA LLC Defendant: DCKICKBALL, DCKICKBALL, CARTER RABASA, CARTER RABASA Counter Claimant: DCKICKBALL, DCKICKBALL, CARTER RABASA, CARTER RABASA and others...
Judge: Emmet G. Sullivan
Cause Of Action: Copyright Infringement
(April 14, 2008)
Martin v. Mazer et al
1:2008cv01828
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Personal Injury
Plaintiff: Kathie Martin; Defendant: Dan Mazer, Anthony Hines, Larry Charles, Peter Baynham, Monica Levinson and others...
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Personal Injury
(February 21, 2008)
LANE v. CBS BROADCASTING, INC.
2:2008cv00777
Filed in Pennsylvania Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Contract
Plaintiff: ALYCIA LANE; Defendant: CBS BROADCASTING, INC.
Judge: R. BARCLAY SURRICK
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Contract Dispute
(February 18, 2008)
Streit et al v. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation et al
1:2008cv01571
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Personal Injury
Plaintiff: Cindy Streit, Ben K Mckinnon, Michael M Jared, Lynn S Jared, Sarah Moseley; Defendant: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, One America Production, Inc., Springland Films, Todd Lewis Schulman, Monica Levenson and others...
Judge: Paul A. Crotty
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Personal Injury
(February 14, 2008)
Conservatorship of Britney Jean Spears v. Britney J Spears
2:2008cv01021
Filed in California Central District Court
Type of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Plaintiff: Conservatorship of Britney Jean Spears Defendant: Britney J Spears Miscellaneous: James P. Spears
Cause Of Action: Notice of Removal - Civil Rights Act
(February 13, 2008)
Bouchat v. Baltimore Ravens Limited Partnership et al
1:2008cv00397
Filed in Maryland District Court
Type of Suit: None
Plaintiff: Frederick E. Bouchat; Defendant: Baltimore Ravens Limited Partnership, NFL Films, Inc., National Football League, The Baltimore Sun Company
Judge: Marvin J. Garbis
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
(February 13, 2008)
Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. v. Carters Inc. et al
2:2007cv07391
Filed in California Central District Court
Type of Suit: Trademark
Plaintiff: Lions Gate Entertainment Inc., Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Defendant: Carter's Inc., Carter's Inc., DOES
Judge: John F. Walter
Cause Of Action: Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
(November 8, 2007)
Plaintiff v. Defendant
1:2006cv00589
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Plaintiff v. Defendant
Judge: Gerard E. Lynch
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Employment Discrimination
(October 15, 2007)
GULLIFORD v. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES et al
2:2007cv02346
Filed in Pennsylvania Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: P.I.: Other
Plaintiff: ELAINE C. GULLIFORD; Defendant: PHILADELPHIA EAGLES, JEFFREY LURIE, LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD, LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION, ARAMARK NATIONAL EVENT SERVICES
Judge: EDMUND V. LUDWIG
Cause Of Action: Fed. Question
(October 11, 2007)
National Football League Players Association, Inc. et al v. Comercial Lt. Baroda S.A. et al
1:2007cv00640
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: P.I.: Other
Plaintiff: National Football League Players Association, Inc., National Football League Players Incorporated; Defendant: Comercial Lt. Baroda S.A., Comercial L.T. Baroda (Canada) Ltee, Angelciti Entertainment, Inc.
Judge: Paul A. Crotty
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Personal Injury
(October 8, 2007)
New York Islanders Hockey Club, L.P. v. Havoc Distribution, Inc.
2:2007cv02720
Filed in New York Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: Contract: Other
Plaintiff: New York Islanders Hockey Club, L.P.; Defendant: Havoc Distribution, Inc.
Judge: Joseph F. Bianco
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Other Contract
(October 4, 2007)
Plaintiff v. Defendant
4:2007cv03132
Filed in Texas Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Plaintiff v. Defendant
Judge: Melinda Harmon
Cause Of Action: American Disabilities Act
(October 4, 2007)
Mayfield et al v. National Basketball Association et al
5:2006cv00571
Filed in Oklahoma Western District Court
Type of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Plaintiff: James W Mayfield, Terry Durham, Edmund Middleton, Mike Mathis; Defendant: National Basketball Association, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Bobcats and others...
Judge: Lee R. West
Cause Of Action: E.R.I.S.A.: Employee Retirement
(October 2, 2007)
Cleveland Browns Football Company LLC v. Telantis Group Corporation
1:2007cv02648
Filed in Ohio Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Contract: Other
Plaintiff: Cleveland Browns Football Company LLC; Defendant: Telantis Group Corporation
Judge: Patricia A. Gaughan
Cause Of Action: Breach of Contract
(October 2, 2007)
Madison Square Garden, L.P. v. National Hockey League et al
1:2007cv08455
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Anti-Trust
Plaintiff: Madison Square Garden, L.P.; Defendant: National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Enterprises, B.V.
Judge: Loretta A. Preska
Cause Of Action: Clayton Act
(September 27, 2007)
PDB Sports, Ltd. et al v. Lelie et al
1:2007cv01895
Filed in Colorado District Court
Type of Suit: Labor: Labor/Mgt. Relations
Petitioner: PDB Sports, Ltd., National Football League Management Council, Respondent: Ashley Lelie, National Football League Players Association
Judge: Lewis T. Babcock
Cause Of Action: Motion to Confirm Arbitration
(September 20, 2007)
Siddharth Kara v. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc et al
2:2007cv00852
Filed in California Central District Court
Type of Suit: Copyrights
Plaintiff: Siddharth Kara; Defendant: Lions Gate Entertainment Inc, Lions Gate Films Inc, Rosilyn Heller, Dresden Drive Productions Inc, Roland Emmerich and others...
Judge: Gary A. Feess
Cause Of Action: Copyright Infringement
(September 10, 2007)
Elmira Baseball, L.L.C. v. County of Chemung
6:2007cv06418
Filed in New York Western District Court
Type of Suit: Other Contract
Plaintiff: Elmira Baseball, L.L.C.; Defendant: County of Chemung
Judge: David G. Larimer
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Contract Dispute
(August 23, 2007)
Plaintiff v. Defendant
1:2005cv02526
Filed in Maryland District Court
Type of Suit: Mandamus & Other
Plaintiff v. Defendant
Judge: Catherine C. Blake
Cause Of Action: Copyright Infringement
(August 16, 2007)
Plaintiff v. Defendant
4:2007mc00027
Filed in South Dakota District Court
Type of Suit:
Plaintiff v. Defendant
Judge: Unassigned
(July 4, 2007)
Plaintiff v. Defendant
5:2007mc00515
Filed in Texas Western District Court
Type of Suit:
Plaintiff v. Defendant
Judge: Fred Biery
(June 25, 2007)
Stark et al v. Seattle Seahawks et al
2:2006cv01719
Filed in Washington Western District Court
Type of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Plaintiff: Fred Stark, Kathleen Stark; Defendant: Seattle Seahawks, Football Northwest LLC, First & Goal Inc, Washington State Public Stadium Authority, Lorraine Hine
Judge: James L. Robart
Cause Of Action: Civil Rights Act
(June 21, 2007)
Jackson v. Atlanta Falcons Football Club
1:2007cv00939
Filed in Georgia Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Plaintiff: Grady Jackson; Defendant: Atlanta Falcons Football Club
Judge: G Ernest Tidwell
Cause Of Action: Petition for Removal Libel,Assault,Slander
(June 19, 2007)
Liger v. New Orleans Hornets NBA Limited Partnership et al
1:2007mi00177
Filed in Georgia Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Plaintiff: Eugene Liger; Defendant: New Orleans Hornets NBA Limited PartnershipRespondent: Atlanta Spirit LLC
Judge: Unassigned
Cause Of Action: FRCP 45 Subpoena
(June 7, 2007)
McPherson v. Tennessee Football, Inc.
3:2007cv00002
Filed in Tennessee Middle District Court
Type of Suit: Labor: Labor/Mgt. Relations
Plaintiff: Adrian McPherson; Defendant: Tennessee Football, Inc.
Judge: William J. Haynes
Cause Of Action: Notice of Removal- Labor/Mgmnt. Relations
(May 30, 2007)
Stainbrook v. Lions Gate Entertainment et al
3:2006cv02898
Filed in Ohio Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Copyrights
Plaintiff: Jon Stainbrook; Defendant: Lions Gate Entertainment, Palm Pictures
Judge: David A. Katz
Cause Of Action: Copyright Infringement
(May 22, 2007)
Plaintiff v. Defendant
2:2005cv05715
Filed in New York Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Plaintiff v. Defendant
Judge: Leonard D. Wexler
Cause Of Action: Job Discrimination (Age)
(May 6, 2007)
Haddad v. Indiana Pacers et al
2:2004cv74932
Filed in Michigan Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: P.I.: Other
Plaintiff: Charles Haddad; Defendant: Indiana Pacers, Jermaine O'Neal, Anthony Johnson
Judge: Anna Diggs Taylor
Cause Of Action: No cause code entered
(May 2, 2007)
Plaintiff v. Defendant
1:2007cv00971
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Plaintiff v. Defendant
Judge: Colleen McMahon
Cause Of Action: Job Discrimination (Race)
(April 29, 2007)
Raymond Weil S.A. v. Theron et al
1:2007cv01786
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Contract
Plaintiff: Raymond Weil S.A.; Defendant: Charlize Theron, Denver & Delilah Films, Inc.
Judge: Richard C. Casey
Cause Of Action: Diversity: Notice of Removal
(February 28, 2007)
New York Jets LLC et al v. Cablevision Systems Corporation et al
1:2005cv02875
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Anti-Trust
Plaintiff: New York Jets LLC, Jets Development LLC; Defendant: Cablevision Systems Corporation, CSC Holdings, Inc., Madison Square Garden LPCounter Claimant: Cablevision Systems Corporation, CSC Holdings, Inc., Madison Square Garden LP, Counter Defendant: New York Jets LLC, Jets Development LLC
Judge: Harold Baer
Cause Of Action: Antitrust Litigation
(January 30, 2007)
Hawaii-Pacific Apparel Group, Inc. v. Cleveland Browns Football Company, LLC et al
1:2004cv07863
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Trademark
Plaintiff: Hawaii-Pacific Apparel Group, Inc.; Defendant: Cleveland Browns Football Company, LLC, National Football League Properties, Inc.Counter Claimant: Cleveland Browns Football Company, LLC, National Football League Properties, Inc., Hawaii-Pacific Apparel Group, Inc., Counter Defendant: Hawaii-Pacific Apparel Group, Inc., Cleveland Browns Football Company, LLC, National Football League Properties, Inc.
Judge: Denny Chin
Cause Of Action: Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
(December 21, 2006)
Johnson v. Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. et al
1:2006cv05866
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Copyrights
Plaintiff: Theodore Johnson; Defendant: Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Black Entertainment Television, Inc.
Judge: Harold Baer
Cause Of Action: Copyright Infringement
(December 17, 2006)
Bethea v. National Football League, Inc.
1:2004cv08127
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Plaintiff: Stanley Bethea; Defendant: National Football League, Inc.
Judge: Michael B. Mukasey
Cause Of Action: Federal Question: Other Civil Rights
(October 23, 2006)
Allball Athletics, LLC v. NBA Properties, Inc. et al
1:2005cv09960
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Trademark
Plaintiff: Allball Athletics, LLC; Defendant: NBA Properties, Inc., Madison Square Garden, LPCounter Claimant: NBA Properties, Inc., Madison Square Garden, LP, Counter Defendant: Allball Athletics, LLC
Judge: Richard C. Casey
Cause Of Action: Trademark Infringement
(September 17, 2006)
HOFMANN v. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES et al
2:2006cv01252
Filed in Pennsylvania Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: P.I.: Other
Plaintiff: JOY HOFMANN; Defendant: SPORTSERVICE CORPORATION, DELAWARE NORTH COMPANIES, EAGLES STADIUM OPERATOR, LLC, PENN SPORTSERVICE,INC., PHILADELPHIA EAGLES FOOTBALL CLUBCross Claimant: EAGLES STADIUM OPERATOR, LLC, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES FOOTBALL CLUB, Cross Defendant: PENN SPORTSERVICE,INC., SPORTSERVICE CORPORATION and others...
Judge: MARY A. MCLAUGHLIN
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Personal Injury
(September 4, 2006)
Promark Sports Inc v. Jacksonville Jaguars, et al
3:2006cv01433
Filed in California Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Contract: Other
Plaintiff: Promark Sports Inc; Defendant: Jacksonville Jaguars LTD, Jacksonville Jaguars, DOES
Judge: William Q. Hayes
Cause Of Action: Petition for Removal- Breach of Contract
(August 23, 2006)
Chicago Park District, The v. Chicago Bears Football Club, Inc., The et al
1:2006cv03957
Filed in Illinois Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Plaintiff: Chicago Park District, The; Defendant: Chicago Bears Football Club, Inc., The, Chicago Bears Stadium LLC, The
Judge: Blanche M. Manning
Cause Of Action: Declaratory Judgement (Insurance)
(August 7, 2006)
New Orleans Louisiana Saints, L.L.C. et al v. Craver et al
2:2005cv06054
Filed in Louisiana Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: Labor: Labor/Mgt. Relations
Plaintiff: New Orleans Louisiana Saints, L.L.C., NFL Management Council; Defendant: Keyuo Craver, National Football League Players Association
Judge: Mary Ann Vial Lemmon
Cause Of Action: Labor/Mgt. Relations (Contracts)
(July 24, 2006)
PHILADELPHIA FLYERS, INC. v. TRUSTMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
2:2004cv02322
Filed in Pennsylvania Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: Insurance
Plaintiff: PHILADELPHIA FLYERS, INC.; Defendant: TRUSTMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Breach of Contract
(June 29, 2006)
HANEY et al v. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES et al
1:2006cv00083
Filed in New Jersey District Court
Type of Suit: P.I.: Other
Plaintiff: DENNIS HANEY, MINDY HANEY; Defendant: PHILADELPHIA EAGLES, HUSSEY SEATING COMPANY, JOHN DOE 1-10, JOHN DOE MANUFACTURER 1-10, JOHN DOE DISTRIBUTOR, INSTALLER COMPONENT PART MANUFACTURER 1-10 and others...
Judge: Joseph E. Irenas
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Personal Injury
(June 4, 2006)
NBA Entertainment v. Topsports Ventures S.A.
1:2005cv07119
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Contract: Other
Plaintiff: NBA Entertainment; Defendant: Topsports Ventures S.A.
Judge: Alvin K. Hellerstein
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Breach of Contract
(May 24, 2006)
Texas A&M University v. Seattle Seahawks Inc et al
4:2006cv00347
Filed in Texas Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Trademark
Plaintiff: Texas A&M University; Defendant: Seattle Seahawks Inc, Seattle Professional Football Inc, Football Northwest LLC
Judge: Ewing Werlein, Jr
Cause Of Action: Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
(May 4, 2006)
NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS, INC. et al v. CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
2:2005cv05414
Filed in New Jersey District Court
Type of Suit: Trademark
Plaintiff: NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS, INC., NFL PROPERTIES LLC; Defendant: CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Judge: Jose L. Linares
Cause Of Action: Trademark Infringement
(March 22, 2006)
WARNOCK v. NATIONAL FOOTBALL, et al
2:2004cv00330
Filed in Pennsylvania Western District Court
Type of Suit: Anti-Trust
Plaintiff: ROBERT C. WARNOCK; Defendant: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE, ARIZONA CARDINALS, INC., ATLANTA FALCONS FOOTBALL CLUB LLC, BALTIMORE RAVENS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, BUFFALO BILLS, INC. and others...
Cause Of Action: Antitrust Litigation
(December 4, 2005)
Grgurich v. Trail Blazers Inc.
3:2005cv01516
Filed in Oregon District Court
Type of Suit: Contract: Other
Plaintiff: Tim Grgurich; Defendant: Trail Blazers Inc.
Judge: Michael W. Mosman
Cause Of Action: Breach of Contract
(October 30, 2005)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers et al v. Keenan McCardell et al
8:2005cv01887
Filed in Florida Middle District Court
Type of Suit: Labor: Other
Plaintiff: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, National Football League Management Council; Defendant: Keenan McCardell, National Football League Players Association
Judge: Susan C Bucklew
Cause Of Action: Motion to confirm arbitration award
(October 20, 2005)
Haywood v. USA Cycling, Inc.
2:2005cv00078
Filed in West Virginia Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Personal Injury
Plaintiff: Susan Haywood, Susan Haywood, Susan Haywood Defendant: USA Cycling, Inc., USA Cycling, Inc.
Judge: Robert E. Maxwell
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Personal Injury
(October 6, 2005)
National Basketball Association v. National Basketball Players Association et al
1:2004cv09528
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Labor: Labor/Mgt. Relations
Plaintiff: National Basketball Association; Defendant: National Basketball Players Association, Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson, Anthony Johnson, Jermaine O'NealCounter Claimant: Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson, Anthony Johnson, National Basketball Players Association and others...
Judge: George B. Daniels
Cause Of Action: Declaratory Judgement
(September 19, 2005)
Miami Dolphins Ltd., et al v. Williams, et al
0:2004cv61422
Filed in Florida Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Plaintiff: Miami Dolphins Ltd., National Football League Management Council; Defendant: Errick L. Williams, Nation Football League Players Association
Judge: James I. Cohn
Cause Of Action: Motion to confirm arbitration award
(February 27, 2005)
Plaintiff v. Defendant
1:2004cv08113
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Plaintiff v. Defendant
Judge: Harold Baer
Cause Of Action: Job Discrimination (Employment)
(February 21, 2005)
Oakland Raiders v. Romanowski
3:2004cv05402
Filed in California Northern District Court
Type of Suit: Contract: Other
Plaintiff: Oakland Raiders; Defendant: William Romanowski
Judge: Joseph C. Spero
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Other Contract
(February 9, 2005)
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS L.P. v. TRUSTMARK INSURANCE COMPANY et al
2:2004cv04972
Filed in Pennsylvania Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: Insurance
Plaintiff: PHILADELPHIA 76ERS L.P.; Defendant: TRUSTMARK INSURANCE COMPANY, NEW JERSEY NETS BASKETBALL LLC
Judge: EDMUND V. LUDWIG
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Breach of Contract
(December 21, 2004)
New York Islanders Club, L.P. v. Bridgeport Professional Sports, LLC
2:2004cv01383
Filed in New York Eastern District Court
Type of Suit: Contract: Other
Plaintiff: New York Islanders Club, L.P.; Defendant: Bridgeport Professional Sports, LLC
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Breach of Contract
(July 5, 2004)
Kenyon Rasheed et al v. National Football League Players Association et al
8:2004cv00215
Filed in California Central District Court
Type of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Plaintiff: Kenyon Rasheed, Traci Rasheed; Defendant: National Football League Players Association, Service and Business Workers of America, Local 125, Building Trades Association, Rich Oleck, Tower Health Insurance and others...
Cause Of Action: E.R.I.S.A.: Employee Retirement
(April 20, 2004)
National Basketball Players Association et al v. National Basketnall Association et al
1:2004cv01681
Filed in New York Southern District Court
Type of Suit: Labor: Labor/Mgt. Relations
Plaintiff: National Basketball Players Association, Nate Huffman; Defendant: National Basketnall Association, Maple Leaf Sport & Entertainment
Cause Of Action: Labor Management Relations Act of 1947
(April 7, 2004)