ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' APPLICATION TO EXTEND TIME TO SERVE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT ON UNSERVED DEFENDANTS by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen granting [60] APPLICATION for Extension of Time. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Application is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall have an additional 90 days from the July 3, 2026 service of process deadline (or by October 1, 2026) to serve the summons and Complaint on the unserved Defendants.
ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen granting [59] Stipulation to Extend Time to Answer. The Court, having considered the Parties' Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint and finding good cause therefor, hereby GRANTS the Stipulation and ORDERS as follows: Without prejudice to any of the Parties' rights or defenses, Defendant's time to respond to the complaint in this action shall be extended for 28 days, until July 24, 2026.
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc, re Stipulation to Extend Time to Answer (More than 30 days)[59] served on June 30, 2026.
APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File Proof of Service and Serve Summons and Complaint on Unserved Defendants filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc.
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. On October 13, 2025, the Clerk of the Court issued a Notice of Assignment to a U.S. Magistrate Judge and Declination of Consent ("Notice of Assignment"). (ECF 4.) Among other things, the Notice of Assignment advises that this case has been assigned to U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen for all purposes and that any party may decline to consent to that assignment according to the schedule set forth for such declination. Pursuant to Central District of California Local Civil Rule ("Local Rule") 73-2.1, each newly served party or party added to the case must be served the Notice of Assignment at the time of service of the summons and compliant or other case-initiating document. Local Rule 73-2.1. The period for a newly served party or party added to decline consent begins to run upon service of the Notice. Plaintiffs has filed multiple proofs of service indicating that Defendants were served with the Summons, Complaint, but the proofs of service previously filed do not reflect that Defendants were served with the Notice of Assignment as required by Local Rule 73-2.1. In light of Plaintiffs' Third Amended Complaint being filed on May 26, 2026, and the need for Plaintiff to serve each Defendant, Plaintiffs are ORDERED to serve the Notice of Assignment on Defendants and file proof of such service no later than five (5) calendar days after service. Service must be completed in compliance with F.R.C.P. 4 and no later than August 24, 2026. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ORDER. NO PDF ATTACHED.
21 DAY Summons Issued re Amended Complaint/Petition, [52] as to Defendants Laura Milo Breau, Akhdhare Rafaiz, Payden Talor Smith.
STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Anthony Lopez answer now due 6/25/2026, re Amended Complaint/Petition, [52] filed by Plaintiffs Markiplier, Inc; Mark Fischbach.
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition, [52] filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc.
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition, [52] filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc.
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition, [52] filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc.
Third AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Naomi Bedinger, Faith Ann Haight, Anthony Lopez, Izik Robbins, Akhdhare Rafaiz, Laura Milo Breau, Payden Talor Smith, 9-25 Does amending Amended Complaint/Petition, [27], filed by Plaintiffs Markiplier, Inc, Mark Fischbach
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO AMEND COMPLAINT by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen granting [47] MOTION to Amend/Correct. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend Complaint is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs may file their Third Amended Complaint within 5 days of this Order. Any further motion to amend the complaint to add additional defendants must explain why such defendants are properly joined in this action and why separate actions against such defendants could not be brought.
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Markiplier, Inc, Mark Fischbach, upon Defendant Anthony Lopez served on 5/4/2026, answer due 5/26/2026. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Anthony Lopez in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc, re Order, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines, [48], NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Amended Complaint/Petition, [27] [47] served on May 6, 2026.
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Complaint [47] The Court is in receipt of Plaintiff's motion to amend the amended complaint. (ECF 47.) Any response to the motion from Defendant(s) must be filed no later than May 20, 2026. No reply permitted. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ORDER. NO PDF ATTACHED.
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Amended Complaint/Petition, [27] filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc. Motion set for hearing on 6/2/2026 at 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen.
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. The Court is in receipt of Plaintiffs' notice of dismissal as to Defendant Alex Mahan (ECF 45). The Court therefore DISMISSES AS MOOT Defendant Alex Mahans motion to dismiss (ECF [43]).
NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiffs Markiplier, Inc, Mark Fischbach pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to Alex Mahan.
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss[43]. The Court is in receipt of Defendant Alex Mahan's motion to dismiss for misidentification (ECF 43.) In response to the motion, the Court sets the following briefing schedule: Plaintiff shall file and serve an opposition or non-opposition to the motion to dismiss no later than May 5, 2026. Any reply by Defendant shall be filed no later than 14 days from service of the opposition or May 19, 2026, whichever occurs sooner. IT IS SO ORDERED. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ORDER. NO PDF ATTACHED.
DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to Naomi Bedinger
REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Naomi Bedinger filed by Plaintiffs Markiplier, Inc, Mark Fischbach.
ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen granting [39] Stipulation for Extension of Time to File Answer. The Court, having considered the Parties' Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Initial Complaint and finding good cause therefor, hereby GRANTS the Stipulation and ORDERS as follows: Without prejudice to any of the Parties' rights or defenses, Defendant's time to respond to the complaint in this action shall be extended for 30 days, until May 8, 2026.
STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to May 8, 2026 re Amended Complaint/Petition, [27] filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc.
DEFENDANT ALEX MAHAN'S MOTION TO DISMISS FOR MISIDENTIFICATION filed by Defendant Alex Mahan.
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' APPLICATION TO EXTEND TIME TO SERVE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT ON UNSERVED DEFENDANTS by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen granting [37] APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Application is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall have an additional 90 days from the April 5, 2026 service of process deadline (or by July 3, 2026) to serve the summons and Complaint on the unserved Defendants.
APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File Proof of Service and Serve Summons and Complaint on Unserved Defendants filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc.
DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to Faith Ann Haight
REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Faith Ann Haight filed by Plaintiffs Markiplier, Inc, Mark Fischbach.
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Markiplier, Inc, Mark Fischbach, upon Defendant Naomi Bedinger served on 3/17/2026, answer due 4/7/2026. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Naomi Bedinger, personally in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Amended Complaint/Petition, [27]. The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7.1-1 no notice of interested parties. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so.
21 DAY Summons Issued re Amended Complaint/Petition, [27] as to Defendant Naomi Bedinger.
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc, re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Amended Complaint/Petition, [11] [24], REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Izik Robbins[23] to Izik Robbins served on March 10, 2026.
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc, re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Amended Complaint/Petition, [11] [24] to Alex Mahan served on March 10, 2026.
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc, re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Amended Complaint/Petition, [11] [24] to Faith Ann Haight served on March 10, 2026.
Summons Request
Amended Complaint/Petition
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO AMEND COMPLAINT by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen granting [24] MOTION to Amend/Correct. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend Complaint is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs may file their Second Amended Complaint within 5 days of this Order.
DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to Izik Robbins
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Amended Complaint/Petition, [11] filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc. Motion set for hearing on 4/7/2026 at 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen.
REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Izik Robbins filed by Plaintiffs Markiplier, Inc, Mark Fischbach.
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Markiplier, Inc, Mark Fischbach, upon Defendant Faith Ann Haight served on 3/2/2026, answer due 3/23/2026. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Faith Ann Haight in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service
STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Alex Mahan answer now due 4/8/2026, re Amended Complaint/Petition, [11] filed by Plaintiffs Markiplier, Inc; Mark Fischbach.
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Markiplier, Inc, Mark Fischbach, upon Defendant Alex Mahan served on 2/15/2026, answer due 3/9/2026. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Mark Mahan, Father in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at home address and by also mailing a copy
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Markiplier, Inc, Mark Fischbach, upon Defendant Izik Robbins served on 2/14/2026, answer due 3/9/2026. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Debra Robbins, Grandmother in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at home address and by also mailing a copy
21 DAY Summons Issued re Amended Complaint/Petition, [11] as to Defendants Faith Ann Haight, Anthony Lopez, Alex Mahan, Izik Robbins.
Extension of Time to File
APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File Proof of Service and Serve Summons and Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc.
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition, [11] filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc.
Summons Request
Summons Request
Summons Request
First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Alex Mahan, Izik Robbins, Faith Ann Haight, Anthony Lopez, Does 5-25 amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), [1], filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. On October 31, 2025, the Court granted Plaintiffs leave to take early discovery to identify Doe Defendants. The Court also notes the service of process deadline has passed as of January 5, 2026, and no request to extend time has been made. No later than January 20, 2026, Plaintiffs are to file any request to extend the service deadline which must include information about the status of early discovery. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ORDER. NO PDF ATTACHED.
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' EX PARTE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO TAKE DISCOVERY PRIOR TO RULE 26(f) CONFERENCE by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen granting [8] EX PARTE Motion for Leave to Take Discovery Prior to Rule 26(f) conference.
EX PARTE APPLICATION to Take Discovery Prior to Rule 26(f) Conference filed by Plaintiffs Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc.
REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc.
REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Mark Fischbach, Markiplier, Inc.
NOTICE TO COUNSEL RE: Copyright, Patent and Trademark Reporting Requirements. Counsel shall file the appropriate AO-120 and/or AO-121 form with the Clerk within 10 days.
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge and Declination of Consent. This case has been randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen.
Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties
Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)