Sapp v. Amazon.com et al
| Washington Western District Court | |
| Judge: | Kymberly K Evanson |
| Case #: | 2:25-cv-01321 |
| Nature of Suit | 820 Property Rights - Copyrights |
| Cause | 17:101 Copyright Infringement |
| Case Filed: | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Last checked: Friday Jan 09, 2026 11:47 PM PST |
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Defendant
Amazon.com
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Defendant
Barnes & Noble Inc
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Plaintiff
Shamont L Sapp
08189067 FCI- JESUP FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION 2680 HIGHWAY 301 SOUTH
JESUP, GA 31599 |
| Docket last updated: 6 hours ago |
| Thursday, August 13, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel
Thu 08/13 11:38 AM
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Ardie Ermac for Defendant Amazon.com. (Ermac, Ardie) |
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| Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice-Other
Tue 08/11 4:46 PM
NOTICE re Plaintiff's Motion to Vacate Order Compelling Arbitration re44 MOTION to Vacate29 Order on Motion to Compel,, Order on Motion to Stay,, Order on Motion for Default Judgment, ; filed by Defendant Amazon.com. (Herd, Rachel) |
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| Monday, July 27, 2026 | ||
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motion
Vacate
Wed 07/29 1:11 PM
MOTION to Vacate29 Order on Motion to Compel, filed by Plaintiff Shamont L Sapp. Noting Date 8/17/2026. (APH) |
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| Tuesday, July 07, 2026 | ||
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service
Return of Service by US Marshals Office
Thu 07/09 12:14 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE by US Marshal's Office re: Service of Complaint and Summons on Barnes & Noble Inc. (APH) |
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Att: 1
Previous Return of Service
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| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Thu 06/25 8:26 AM
ORDER granting Plaintiff's40 RENEWED MOTION for Service by U.S. Marshal's Office. The United States Marshal or Deputy Marshal shall serve Defendants with the summons and complaint by 9/3/2026 and shall file proof of service once completed. Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (APH) (cc: Plaintiff via USPS; Documents hand delivered to USMO) |
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service
Summons Issued
Wed 06/24 9:06 AM
Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Barnes & Noble Inc. (APH) (cc; Plaintiff via USPS) |
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| Monday, June 22, 2026 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Wed 06/24 9:04 AM
RENEWED MOTION for Service by U.S. Marshal's Office, filed by Plaintiff Shamont L Sapp. Noting Date 7/13/2026. (APH) |
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Att: 1
Summons
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| Monday, June 01, 2026 | ||
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service
Return of Service by US Marshals Office
Wed 06/03 8:42 AM
RETURN OF SERVICE by US Marshal's Office re: Service of Complaint and Summons. Summons returned unexecuted. (APH) |
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| Friday, May 29, 2026 | ||
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order
1 - Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
Fri 05/29 3:16 PM
ORDER re Plaintiff's37 Notice. Because Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 requires service of summons and the complaint, Sapp is ORDERED to complete a new blank summons form that reflects the "alternative" address for Barnes & Noble no later than 7/10/2026. Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (KRA) (cc: Plaintiff via USPS enclosing blank summons form) |
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| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice-Other
Thu 05/28 10:58 AM
NOTICE re32 Order on USM Service Process Receipt and Return filed by Plaintiff Shamont L Sapp. (APH) |
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| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | ||
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misc
Mail Returned
Thu 05/14 10:50 AM
Mail addressed to Shamont L Sapp returned as Undeliverable re32 ORDER ON U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN. (TE)(cc: Plaintiff via USPS per updated address on 5/6/2026) |
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| Wednesday, May 06, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice-Other
Thu 05/07 12:18 PM
NOTICE of Change of Address filed by Plaintiff Shamont L Sapp. (APH) |
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misc
Letter
Thu 05/07 12:16 PM
LETTER regarding temporary transfer filed by Shamont L Sapp. (APH) |
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| Monday, May 04, 2026 | ||
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misc
Mail Returned
Tue 05/05 2:59 PM
Mail addressed to Shamont L Sapp returned as Undeliverable re29 Order on Motion to Compel Arbitration and Motion for Default Judgment. (TE) Modified to update Plaintiff address per Federal Bureau of Prisons' locator as of 5/5/2026 (TE) |
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| Friday, April 24, 2026 | ||
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order
1 - Order
Fri 04/24 9:59 AM
ORDER ON U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN. The Court ORDERS the U.S. Marshals Service to serve Sapp's summons and complaint on Defendant Barnes & Noble Inc. by 6/26/2026. Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (APH) (cc: Plaintiff via USPS; Service documents and order hand delivered to USMO) |
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| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | ||
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service
Return of Service by US Marshals Office
Thu 04/16 8:58 AM
RETURN OF SERVICE by US Marshal's Office re: Service of Complaint and Summons, returned unexecuted. (APH) |
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| Monday, April 13, 2026 | ||
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respm
Response to Motion
Fri 04/17 8:52 AM
RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Shamont L Sapp, to22 MOTION to Compel Arbitration and Stay Case Pending Arbitration . (TE) |
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| Thursday, April 09, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Compel Order on Motion to Stay Order on Motion for Default Judgment
Thu 04/09 2:59 PM
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND DENYING MOTION FOR DEFAULTJUDGMENT. The Court DENIES Sapp's motion for entry of default judgment without prejudice. Dkt. Nos.27 . Sapps claims against Amazon are STAYED pending the completion of arbitration proceedings. The parties are ORDERED to file a joint status report within 14 days of completing arbitration. Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (APH) (cc: Plaintiff via USPS, along with docket sheet) |
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| Monday, April 06, 2026 | ||
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misc
Praecipe-Other
Wed 04/08 4:33 PM
PRAECIPE re27 MOTION for Entry of Default Judgment by Plaintiff Shamont L Sapp. (APH) |
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| Thursday, March 26, 2026 | ||
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motion
Default Judgment
Fri 03/27 12:07 PM
MOTION for Entry of Default Judgment, filed by Plaintiff Shamont L Sapp. Noting Date 3/26/2026. (APH) |
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motion
Stay
Fri 03/27 12:00 PM
MOTION to Stay, filed by Plaintiff Shamont L Sapp. Noting Date 4/16/2026. (APH) |
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| Monday, March 23, 2026 | ||
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order
1 - Order
Mon 03/23 12:02 PM
ORDER ON U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN. The Court GRANTS this request and ORDERS the U.S. Marshals Service to serve Sapp's summons and complaint on Defendant Barnes & Noble Inc. by 4/6/2026. The U.S. Marshals Service shall file proof of service once completed. Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (APH) (cc: Plaintiff via USPS; Summons, complaint and USM-285 hand delivered to USMO) |
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| Thursday, March 19, 2026 | ||
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utility
Add and Terminate Attorneys
Thu 03/19 3:46 PM
Attorney Ardie Ermac added for Amazon.com per20 Notice of Appearance. (LH) |
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| Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | ||
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service
Return of Service by US Marshals Office
Fri 03/20 1:56 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE by US Marshal's Office, returned UNEXECUTED re: Service of Complaint and Summons. (APH) |
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| Friday, March 13, 2026 | ||
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respm
Declaration
Fri 03/13 3:40 PM
DECLARATION of Erin Pursell Wuelfing in Support filed by Defendant Amazon.com re22 MOTION to Compel Arbitration and Stay Case Pending Arbitration (Herd, Rachel) |
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motion
Compel
Fri 03/13 3:38 PM
MOTION to Compel Arbitration and Stay Case Pending Arbitration , filed by Defendant Amazon.com. Noting Date 4/10/2026, (Herd, Rachel) |
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discov
Corporate/Diversity Disclosure Statement
Fri 03/13 11:58 AM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Other Affiliate Amazon.com Services LLC for Amazon.com. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by Amazon.com. (Herd, Rachel) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 03/13 10:46 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Rachel H Herd on behalf of Defendant Amazon.com. (Herd, Rachel) |
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| Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | ||
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order
1 - Order
Wed 01/28 12:27 PM
ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR SERVICE BY U.S. MARSHAL. The Court GRANTS Plaintiff's motion (Dkt. No.18 ). by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (APH) (cc: Plaintiff via USPS, Summons, complaint and USM-285 hand delivered to USMO) |
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| Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | ||
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misc
Response to Order to Show Cause
Tue 12/30 8:36 AM
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Plaintiff Shamont L Sapp re:17 Order to Show Cause. (APH) |
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| Tuesday, December 09, 2025 | ||
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order
Order to Show Cause
Tue 12/09 10:24 AM
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Plaintiff is ORDERED to show cause no later than 1/6/2026, why this case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute and for failure to serve his complaint on Defendants. If Plaintiff does not respond to this order, the Court will dismiss the case without prejudice. Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (APH) (cc: Plaintiff via USPS along with Pro Se Guide) |
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| Monday, December 01, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice-Other
Wed 12/03 2:13 PM
NOTICE of Entry of Default; filed by Plaintiff Shamont L Sapp. (APH) |
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| Monday, November 17, 2025 | ||
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misc
Request
Thu 11/20 2:21 PM
REQUEST by Plaintiff Shamont L Sapp for docket sheet. (APH) |
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| Monday, October 06, 2025 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Mon 10/06 4:36 PM
Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble In. (APH) (cc: Plaintiff via USPS) |
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| Monday, September 29, 2025 | ||
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misc
Praecipe for a Summons
Mon 10/06 4:15 PM
PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS by Plaintiff Shamont L Sapp. (APH) |
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| Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | ||
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order
KKE Order Re Chambers Procedures CV (FORM)
Tue 09/23 11:21 AM
ORDER REGARDING CHAMBERS PROCEDURES IN CIVIL CASES Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (DS) (cc: Plaintiff via USPS) |
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order
KKE Standing Order re 28 USC 455 (FORM)
Tue 09/23 11:20 AM
STANDING ORDER REGARDING 28 U.S.C. § 455(b)(2) AND CANON 3(C)(1)(B) OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR UNITED STATES JUDGES Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (DS) (cc: Plaintiff via USPS) |
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| Thursday, August 21, 2025 | ||
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cmp
Complaint
Thu 08/21 1:57 PM
COMPLAINT against defendant(s) Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble Inc filed by Shamont L Sapp. (APH) |
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order
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Thu 08/21 1:55 PM
ORDER granting Plaintiff's7 Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Signed by Hon. Brian A Tsuchida. (APH) (cc: Plaintiff via USPS) |
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| Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | ||
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misc
Civil Cover Sheet
Thu 08/21 9:27 AM
CIVIL COVER SHEET; filed by Plaintiff Shamont L Sapp. (APH) |
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Att: 1
Report Regarding Copyright Form
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motion
Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Thu 08/21 9:07 AM
MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, filed by Shamont L Sapp. (APH) (Main Document 7 replaced on 8/21/2025) (APH) |
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Att: 1
PROPOSED Complaint,
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Att: 2
Prison Trust Account Statement
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| Thursday, August 07, 2025 | ||
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utility
Case/IFP Deficiency Letter
Thu 08/07 10:14 AM
Notice of Filing Deficiency re5 Application. ***Action Required*** Incorrect IFP Submitted. See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 9/8/2025 to correct IFP application . (APH) (cc: Letter and IFP to plaintiff via USPS) |
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| Monday, August 04, 2025 | ||
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Application
Thu 08/07 10:12 AM
APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Plaintiff Shamont L Sapp. (APH) |
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| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | ||
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utility
Case/IFP Deficiency Letter
Tue 07/15 1:40 PM
Notice of Filing Deficiency re1 Application. ***Action Required*** Civil Cover Sheet Omitted, Copyright/Patent/Trademark Forms Omitted. See attached letter for more information and instructions. (cc: Letter, Civil Cover Sheet, and Copyright form to plaintiff via USPS) (CR) |
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utility
Case/IFP Deficiency Letter
Tue 07/15 1:39 PM
Notice of Filing Deficiency re1 Application. ***Action Required*** Incorrect IFP Form. See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 8/14/2025 to correct IFP application (cc: Letter and IFP to plaintiff via USPS) (CR) |
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| Monday, July 14, 2025 | ||
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misc
Application
Tue 07/15 1:29 PM
APPLICATION To Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Plaintiff Shamont L. Sapp. (CR) |
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Att: 1
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PROPOSED Complaint,
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Att: 2
Prison Trust Account Statement
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