Ponderosa Twins Plus One v. iHeartMedia, Inc.

facts to back up his assertions that the defendants reproduced and distributed his recording in violation of California law. If the reproduction and distribution allegations apply to only some defendants, the amended complaint must make that clear. Any amended complaint is due within 21 days of this order, and the defendants must file a response to the amended complaint within 21 days of its filing. If the defendants intend to respond with a motion to dismiss and an anti-SLAPP motion, they should file one combined motion not to exceed 20 pages. The opposition to these motions may not exceed 20 pages, and the reply may not exceed 12 pages. Finally, Spicer’s motion to transfer the case to the Central District of California is denied. Considering all the relevant factors, this forum is convenient for parties and witnesses, and a transfer would not be in the interest of justice. 28 U.S.C. § 1404. Indeed, Spicer previously took the position that this case should be transferred from the Southern District of California to this district; his change of heart appears based solely on the fact that a plaintiff in a similar case received a favorable ruling in the Central District.

IT IS SO…