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AI lawsuits in the Central District of California

The Central District of California sees AI cases tied to Hollywood — music, film, talent likeness, and right-of-publicity claims against generative AI products.

6 cases · verified against public dockets · updated weekly

Disney/Universal v. Midjourney ↗
C.D. Cal. · Filed Jun 11, 2025
Pending

Direct copyright; vicarious; contributory
Alcon Entertainment v. Tesla ↗
C.D. Cal.
Pending

Direct copyright; vicarious; contributory; Lanham Act
Chmura v. Snap ↗
C.D. Cal.
Pending

DMCA-related (related to Ted Entertainment v. Snap)
Disney v. MiniMax ↗
C.D. Cal.
Pending

Direct copyright; vicarious; contributory
Ted Entertainment v. Snap ↗
C.D. Cal.
Pending

DMCA 1201(a)
Warner Brothers v. Midjourney ↗
C.D. Cal.
Pending

Direct copyright; vicarious; contributory

Frequently asked questions

How many AI lawsuits are in the Central District of California?
6 AI-related lawsuits are tracked in the Central District of California (C.D. Cal.). The list is verified weekly against public dockets.
Which judges hear AI cases in C.D. Cal.?
Active AI-case judges in this district include Birotte Jr., Kronstadt, Wu. Case assignments are made on the standard random-draw basis; this list reflects judges with two or more AI-related cases on their docket.
What types of AI cases are filed here?
Most cases here involve copyright over training data, output infringement, privacy/biometric claims, or right-of-publicity. See the case list above for the specific claim profile of each suit.
Where can I find the docket?
Each case page links to PACER (paid) and CourtListener (free) for the underlying docket. Foreign court records link to the equivalent registry.

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