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After learning that the defendant, one Larry Scantlebury, in the case of Warner Bros. v. Scantlebury had passed away, the RIAA has graciously allowed the defendants children 60 days to grieve the loss of their father before again picking up their lawsuit against Mr. Scantlebury and his estate. Hit read more to see the motion in all of its glory. And who said the RIAA wasn't fair minded? Oh wait, I think it was me. Plaintiffs Warner Bros. Records Inc., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, UMG Recordings, Inc., BMG Music, Arista Records LLC, Capitol Records, Inc., and Atlantic Recording Corporation (collectively, Plaintiffs), respectfully request the Court stay the case for 60 days and extend all deadlines 60 days. In support thereof, Plaintiffs state the following: 1. Plaintiffs have recently learned that Defendant, Larry Scantlebury, passed away on June 20, 2006. Please see the attached Death Certificate. 2. Prior to Mr. Scantleburys passing, Plaintiffs believed that there was potential to resolve the case. While at the time of Mr. Scantleburys death, he had not responded to Plaintiffs discovery (he had asked for and received extensions), he had indicated that others, in addition to Mr. Scantlebury, were involved in the infringement of Plaintiffs copyrights. 3. Plaintiffs do not believe it appropriate to discuss a resolution of the case with the family so close to Mr. Scantleburys passing. Plaintiffs therefore request a stay of 60 days to allow the family additional time to grieve. 4. In the event the parties do not reach a resolution with Mr. Scantleburys estate or the other family members involved, Plaintiffs anticipate amending the complaint following depositions of members of Mr. Scantleburys family. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request this court stay the case for 60 days and extend all deadlines 60 days. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites          Add your comment
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