Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Roseville Lodge No. 1293

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

Plaintiff Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. (“Plaintiff’) asserts several causes of action against Defendant Roseville Lodge No. 1293, Loyal Order of Moose, Inc. (“Defendant”) based on an unlawful interception and broadcast of a television program to which Plaintiff had the exclusive com *913 mercial distribution rights. Pending before the Court are the parties’ respective motions for summary judgment. ECF Nos. 19, 20. For the reasons that follow, Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 19) is DENIED, and Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 20) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part.

BACKGROUND

Plaintiff had the exclusive nationwide distribution rights to “Ultimate Fighting Championship 157: Ronda Rousey v. Liz Carmouche,” which aired on Saturday, February 22, 2013 (“the Fight”). Plaintiffs rights to the Fight included non-residential establishments such as Defendant’s establishment and encompassed all undercard events as well as the main event. 3 Without the authorization of Plaintiff, Defendant exhibited the Fight at its establishment in Roseville, California.

On the date of the Fight, Sherri Hokada visited Defendant’s establishment.…