Conrad, Catherine v. Batz, David et al

Filing 30

Transmission of Notice of Appeal, Docketing Statement, Appeal Information Sheet, Docket Sheet and Judgment to Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals re 24 Notice of Appeal. (Attachments: # 1 Information sheet, # 2 Docketing Statement, # 3 Order, # 4 Judgment, # 5 Docket sheet) (jef),(ps)

U.S. District Court
Western District of Wisconsin (Madison)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 3:13−cv−00475−bbc

Conrad, Catherine v. Batz, David et al
Assigned to: District Judge Barbara B. Crabb
Referred to: Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker
Cause: 28:1338 Copyright Infringement

Date Filed: 07/08/2013
Date Terminated: 02/24/2014
Jury Demand: None
Nature of Suit: 820 Copyright
Jurisdiction: Federal Question

Plaintiff
Catherine Conrad

represented by Catherine Conrad
4230 East Towne Blvd., #183
Madison, WI 53704
608−957−1393
PRO SE

V.
Defendant
David Batz

represented by Karen M. Gallagher
Coyne, Schultz, Becker &Bauer, S.C.
150 E. Gilman St., Suite 1000
Madison, WI 53703
608−255−1388
Fax: 608−255−8592
Email: [e-mail]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant
Sharon Batz

represented by Karen M. Gallagher
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant
Shanauba Productions

represented by Karen M. Gallagher
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant
Karen M. Gallagher
TERMINATED: 08/16/2013
Defendant
Amy K. Scholl
TERMINATED: 08/16/2013
Defendant
Coyne, Schultz, Becker &Bauer, S.C.
TERMINATED: 08/16/2013
Date Filed
07/08/2013

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Docket Text
1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Catherine Conrad. (Case
non−randomly assigned to District Judge Barbara B. Crabb.) (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit List,

# 2 Exhibit A − Attorney Gallagher email on April 15, 2013,
# 3 Exhibit B − Web Hosting Agreement with Defendants,
# 4 Exhibit C − Plaintiff's Federal Copyrights,
# 5 Exhibit D − Plaintiff's Federal Trade Dress,
# 6 Exhibit E − Plaintiff's Federal Trademarks,
# 7 Exhibit F − Associated Bank Fraud from Defendants,
# 8 Exhibit G − www.bananalady.com website,
# 9 Exhibit H − Google analytics for Sept. to October 2012) (jef) (Entered:
07/09/2013)
07/08/2013

2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Catherine Conrad.
(jef),(ps) (Entered: 07/09/2013)

07/11/2013

3 ORDER on ifp request: Complaint taken under advisement for screening. Signed
by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 7/11/2013. (jef),(ps) (Entered:
07/11/2013)

08/16/2013

4 ORDER dismissing complaint as to defendants Karen Gallagher, Amy Scholl and
Coyne, Schultz, Becker &Bauer, S.C. for plaintiff's failure to state a claim upon
which relief may be granted. Plaintiff may have until September 6, 2013 to show
cause why the complaint should not be dismissed as to the remaining defendants
under the doctrine of issue preclusion. Signed by District Judge Barbara B. Crabb
on 8/16/2013. (elc),(ps) (Entered: 08/16/2013)

09/06/2013

5 Response to 4 Order, by Plaintiff Catherine Conrad. (Attachments:
# 1 Certificate of Service) (jef),(ps) (Entered: 09/09/2013)

09/06/2013

6 Affidavit of Catherine Conrad re: 5 Response to order. (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit B − Dane Co. 12−cv−4772 motion hearing transcript, 4/23/13,
# 2 Certificate of Service) (jef),(ps) (Entered: 09/09/2013)

10/22/2013

7 ORDER on Leave to Proceed: Plaintiff granted leave to proceed against
Defendants David Batz, Sharon Batz and Shanauba Productions. Service to be
made by USMS. Signed by District Judge Barbara B. Crabb on 10/22/2013.
(elc),(ps) (Entered: 10/22/2013)

10/23/2013

8 Summons Issued as to David Batz, Sharon Batz, Shanauba Productions. Forwarded
to USMS for service. (Attachments:
# 1 Summons as to Sharon Batz,
# 2 Summons as to Shanauba Productions) (jef),(ps) (Entered: 10/24/2013)

12/13/2013

9 Marshal Service Return Executed. David Batz served on 11/25/2013; Sharon Batz
served on 11/25/2013; Shanauba Productions served on 11/25/2013. (Attachments:
# 1 USMS form as to Sharon Batz,
# 2 USMS form as to Shanauba Productions) (jef),(ps) (Entered: 12/13/2013)

12/16/2013

10 Notice of Appearance filed by Karen M. Gallagher for Defendants David Batz,
Sharon Batz, Shanauba Productions (Gallagher, Karen),(ps) (Entered: 12/16/2013)

12/16/2013

11 MOTION TO DISMISS by Defendants David Batz, Sharon Batz, Shanauba
Productions. (Gallagher, Karen),(ps) (Entered: 12/16/2013)

12/16/2013

12 Brief in Support of 11 Motion to Dismiss by Defendants David Batz, Sharon Batz,
Shanauba Productions (Gallagher, Karen),(ps) (Entered: 12/16/2013)

12/16/2013

13 Affidavit of Karen M. Gallagher filed by Defendants David Batz, Sharon Batz,
Shanauba Productions re: 11 Motion to Dismiss (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit 1 − Webhosting Agreement,
# 2 Exhibit Complaint,
# 3 Exhibit Amended Complaint,
# 4 Exhibit 4 − Transcript of Hrg. 3.11.13) (Gallagher, Karen),(ps) (Entered:
12/16/2013)

12/17/2013

Set Deadlines as to 11 MOTION TO DISMISS . Plaintiff's Brief in Opposition due
1/7/2014. Defendants' Brief in Reply due 1/17/2014. (elc),(ps) (Entered:
12/17/2013)

12/17/2013

Set Telephone Pretrial Conference: Telephone Pretrial Conference set for
2/18/2014 at 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker. Plaintiff
responsible for contacting the court at (608) 264−5153. Once plaintiff's call has
been received, the court will then include counsel for defendant in the conference
call. [Notice Regarding the Telephone Preliminary Pretrial Conference attached]
(elc),(ps) (Entered: 12/17/2013)

01/07/2014

14 Brief in Opposition by Plaintiff Catherine Conrad re: 11 Motion to Dismiss filed by
Sharon Batz, David Batz, Shanauba Productions (Attachments:
# 1 Certificate of Service) (jaf),(ps) (Entered: 01/07/2014)

01/07/2014

15 Affidavit of Catherine Conrad filed by Plaintiff Catherine Conrad re: 11 Motion to
Dismiss (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit B − WI Dept. of Finance Printout of RigRad Music &Publishing LLC
Banana Productions LLC as of 1−1−14,
# 2 Exhibit C − PACER Summary of Case No. 09−cv−49−bbc,
# 3 Exhibit D − PACER Summary of Case No. 13−cv−461−bbc,
# 4 Exhibit E − PACER Summary of Case No. 11−cv−305−bbc,
# 5 Exhibit F − PACER Summary of Case No. 09−cv−566−bbc,
# 6 Exhibit G − PACER Summary of Case No. 09−cv−499−bbc,
# 7 Exhibit H − PACER Summary of Case No. 13−cv−475,
# 8 Exhibit I − Order in Case No. 09−cv−49−bbc,
# 9 Exhibit J − Order in Case No. 09−cv−566−bbc,
# 10 Exhibit K − Amended Complaint in Case No. 09−cv−566−bbc,
# 11 Exhibit L − 4−15−13 Email,
# 12 Exhibit M − Order in Case No. 09−cv−499−bbc,
# 13 Exhibit N − 2005−2010 Tax Documents,
# 14 Exhibit P − Web Host Contract,
# 15 Exhibit Q − bananalady.com Contact Page,
# 16 Exhibit R − Trademarks,
# 17 Exhibit S − List of Copyrights and Trademarks and Registration Numbers,
# 18 Exhibit T − Website Homepage for bananalady.com,
# 19 Exhibit U − 3−28−13 Letter,
# 20 W − 1−29−09 Email,
# 21 Certificate of Service) (jaf),(ps) (Entered: 01/07/2014)

01/07/2014

16 Transcript of Deposition of Jack Von Rutenberg held on 2/11/2010 (jaf),(ps)
(Entered: 01/07/2014)

01/13/2014

17 Declaration of Catherine Conrad filed by Plaintiff Catherine Conrad re: 11 Motion
to Dismiss (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit D − 1−6−07 Certificate of Registration,
# 2 Exhibit E − 5−9−07 Certificate of Registration,
# 3 Exhibit F −3−1−08 Certificate of Registration,
# 4 Exhibit G − 1−6−07 Certificate of Registration,
# 5 Exhibit H − 11−1−10 Email,
# 6 Certificate of Service) (jaf),(ps) (Entered: 01/13/2014)

01/13/2014

18 Transcript Deposition of Rodney J. Rigsby held on 12/11/09 in Case No. 09−cv−49
(jaf),(ps) (Entered: 01/13/2014)

01/13/2014

19 Transcript of Deposition of Catherine A. Conrad held on 12/11/09 in Case No.
09−cv−49 (jaf),(ps) (Main Document 19 replaced on 1/17/2014) (jef). (Entered:
01/13/2014)

01/17/2014

20 Brief in Reply by Defendants David Batz, Sharon Batz, Shanauba Productions in
Support of 11 Motion to Dismiss (Gallagher, Karen),(ps) (Entered: 01/17/2014)

02/18/2014

02/20/2014

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker:
Telephone Preliminary Pretrial Conference − Pro Se held on 2/18/2014 [:10]
(cak),(ps) (Entered: 02/18/2014)
21 Pretrial Conference Order − Dispositive Motions due 10/17/2014. Final Pretrial
Submissions and Disclosures due 3/27/2015. Responses due 4/10/2015. Final
Pretrial Conference set for 4/23/2015 at 04:00 PM. Jury Selection and Trial set for
4/27/2015 at 09:00 AM. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on
2/19/2014. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 02/20/2014)

02/24/2014

22 ORDER granting 11 Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff Catherine Conrad's claim under
15 U.S.C. § 1125(d) is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE for failure to state a claim
upon which relief may be granted. Plaintiff's state law claim for conversion is
DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE to her refiling it in state court. Plaintiff's
request for sanctions is DENIED. The clerk of court is directed to enter judgment
accordingly. Signed by District Judge Barbara B. Crabb on 2/24/2014. (jef),(ps)
(Entered: 02/24/2014)

02/24/2014

23 JUDGMENT entered in favor of defendants dismissing this case. (PAO/jef).
(jef),(ps) (Entered: 02/24/2014)

03/10/2014

24 NOTICE OF APPEAL by Plaintiff Catherine Conrad as to 22 Order, 23 Judgment.
In forma pauperis requested. Docketing Statement filed. (Attachments:
# 1 Docketing statement (unsigned),
# 2 Certificate of Service) (jef),(ps) (Entered: 03/11/2014)

03/10/2014

25 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis on Appeal by Plaintiff Catherine
Conrad. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 03/11/2014)

03/10/2014

26 Letter from Clerk's Office returning 24 docketing statement to plaintiff for
signature. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 03/11/2014)

03/11/2014

27 Appeal Information Packet. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 03/11/2014)

03/11/2014

28 Docketing Statement re 24 Notice of Appeal. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 03/11/2014)

03/11/2014

29 Transcript Request Form by Plaintiff Catherine Conrad re 24 Notice of Appeal.
(jef),(ps) Forwarded to court reporter for signature. (jef) (Entered: 03/11/2014)