Dissney Law suit--Good or Bad

[Owen Jesus]

***Dissney spelled incorrectly so we do not break any board rules

Well I am not going to fight Dissney by myself but I am however going to file the suit myself. Any "non-professional" advice on what we came up with so far? Everything mentioned can be proven with paper trails. Please let me know if you feel something should be added or subtracted. We plan to file this suit within the next week.


Ronald Czajkowski
1131 Maple Hill Rd
Castleton, NY 12033


Plaintiff in Pro Per




The Federal Court of Los Angeles County
State of California





Czajkowski )
Plaintiff, )
V. ) . Case No.___________________
)
The Walt Dissney Company, ) Complaint
Playhouse Dissney )
)
Defendant ) Jury Trial Demanded
)
________________________________


During the time period of February 1999 and October 2003, the Plaintiff had Christian based bodies of works copyrighted and/ or registered with the Writers Guild of America. In August of 1999 the first body of work was sent to the defendant. As a result, the defendant plagiarized this body via a partner company "Cartooon Pizza". The base format remained the same but the Christian main character was negated. The non-Christian based show aired in September of 2003 under the newly named show "Jojo's Circus".

Unaware this body of work was plagiarized by the defendant, the plaintiff sent a second body of work to the defendant in October of 2003. As a result, the defendant once again plagiarized the body of work via a partner company "Cookieee Jar Productions". The non-Christian based show then aired in April 2005 under the newly named show "The Doodle Bops". Again the base format remained but the Christian main character was negated, therefore establishing a pattern of religious intolerance.

Wherefore, Plaintiff prays for judgment against defendant in the sum of $7,400,000 plus costs and interest.



_________________________

Ronald Czajkowski, Plaintiff in Pro Per

Plaintiff demands trial by jury.

 

[rmet4nzkx]

You need an attorney.

 

[Owen Jesus]

We tried that rout

We have attorneys lining up to take the case on contingency but when all is said and done, we don't want Dissney's money.

It seems everyone wants a piece of Dissney IF there is a big payoff. All we really want, is to do our shows the way they were intended to be done. If Dissney refuses to start a dialogue and we have to go to trial, then we will be forced to sign on with one of the firms. Right now the lawyers won't even help us write the law suit unless we make a commitment to keep them on for the duration. If we do that, we will not have the option to strike a deal with Dissney to produce our shows.

We have tried and tried to get Dissney to start a dialogue but it seems we have no other choice but to file the law suit and let the media put some pressure on them. From there, they can decide if they want to add two new shows to their empire or if they want to fight it out in court and the media. The money we win or settle on will be put towards producing these shows and buying air time on Nickelodeon so they will be produced one way or the other. We have an overwhelming amount of proof if this goes in front of a jury.

What I need is some suggestions on how to file the law suit so we can get this ball rolling.

 

[rmet4nzkx]

If you have attorneys lined up, sign on the dotted line because without an attorney to handle the lawsuit you don't have a snowball's chance in you know where and you won't get to produce your shows either. Lawsuits with an attorney or pro se is about $$$$ not producing shows, you have long since missed that opportunity, now all you can do is sue for damages and maybe in the settlement you can strike a deal, stranger things have happened.

 

[stephenk]

your complaint would never get past a demurrer.

 

[Owen Jesus]

Will this work?

I've been told that it may be necessary to submit recordings (DVD and audio cassette) of the two shows, copyrights and registrations from the Writers Guild when the lawsuit is filed.

In your opinion, will that get it past a demurrer?

As for getting the law firms involved, I know it is a slim chance that Dissney would make an offer to produce our shows but it is a chance we need to take before signing on with a firm. Once we sign on the dotted line, it becomes all about how much money we will win or settle for. We have no ill feeling towards Dissney and we don't really want their money, just a budget to produce our shows. I'm sure not EVERYONE from the company was involved so we are not looking to punish anyone. We just want to get Dissney to investigate how this could have happened and more importantly, make it right. They have much more to lose if this goes to trial than if it is settled out of court. They have even less to lose if it is settled before the lawyers get involved.

As it stands right now, we have already given "60 Minutes" first refusal on the story once the lawsuit is filed. In addition, ManiaTV.com has been given exclusive rights to air both our TV pilots in their entirety for a period of one month. Not to mention we are in discussions with the Southern Baptist Convention about announcing another boycott against Dissney for "their flagrant pattern of religious intolerance". That is why we are hoping for the best and Dissney steps up to the plate.

So if anyone has any suggestions pertaining the lawsuits wording, I would appreciate any information you may have. Here is my e-mail address if you would rather not post your suggestions, clownschool@earthlink.net.

 

[rmet4nzkx]

You still need an attorney!

 

[Owen Jesus]

Just a FYI. I will not have enough cash flow to commission an attorney to write the lawsuit for 3-4 weeks but for reasons stated before, we need to file it ASAP.

Here are two things another lawyer told me we needed

1) we are missing "the statement of jurisdiction and venue".
and
2) We have not stated a clear "cause of action"

Does anyone have any suggestions that could help me get this thing filed?
I'd appreciate any help offered.

Owen Jesus

 

[stephenk]

" will not have enough cash flow to commission an attorney to write the lawsuit for 3-4 weeks but for reasons stated before, we need to file it ASAP."

if you have such a great case, i don't understand why no attorney will take the case on a contingency basis. Do you believe Disney will just fold and pay you the money you are demanding? Are you prepared to travel to Los Angeles and prosecute your case, conduct discovery and depositions, and file and/or defend the numerous motions that will follow?

 

[Owen Jesus]

All I want is some help writing the initial lawsuit. I've taken into consideration all the other factors and will address them after the lawsuit is filed. Thank you for your concern rmet4nzkx and stephenK but there is some method to my madness. I don't expect Dissney to fold, just to start a dialogue. I want to offer them one last chance to give us a budget and a contract. If they don't, then we sign on the dotted line with the lawyers and it becomes a fight for money, not contracts. It may be a one in a million shot but for ten years this project has been about God and I'm just not quite ready to make it about money.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Just a FYI. I will not have enough cash flow to commission an attorney to write the lawsuit for 3-4 weeks but for reasons stated before, we need to file it ASAP.

Here are two things another lawyer told me we needed

1) we are missing "the statement of jurisdiction and venue".
and
2) We have not stated a clear "cause of action"

Does anyone have any suggestions that could help me get this thing filed?
I'd appreciate any help offered.

Owen Jesus

My response to Jesus:

I've always wanted to speak directly to Jesus. But, I never get any replies!

Anyway, here's some of what you're missing - - among many other

allegations:


1. Plaintiff is and was at all times mentioned herein a citizen of the State of

California.

2. (JURISDICTIONAL ALLEGATIONS) ..... (name of corporation) ..... is a

corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of ... (name of

state) ..., having its principal place of business in the State of ... name of

state)

....... (name of corporation).... is a corporation incorporated under the laws

of the State of.... (name of state)...., having its principal place of business

in the State of.... (name of state).....

The jurisdiction of this Court over the subject matter of this action is

predicated on 28 USC Sec. 1332. The amount in controversy exceeds

$50,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs.


3. (VENUE ALLEGATIONS) All defendants reside in this district (or the

claim arose in this district; or for diversity cases, all plaintiffs reside in this

district).


Good luck, and always mention God when you're talking to a lawyer, and that you're doing this for God, and not the money. That'll go over real big.

IAAL

 

[rmet4nzkx]

My response to Jesus:

I've always wanted to speak directly to Jesus. But, I never get any replies!

Anyway, here's some of what you're missing - - among many other

allegations:


1. Plaintiff is and was at all times mentioned herein a citizen of the State of

California.

2. (JURISDICTIONAL ALLEGATIONS) ..... (name of corporation) ..... is a

corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of ... (name of

state) ..., having its principal place of business in the State of ... name of

state)

....... (name of corporation).... is a corporation incorporated under the laws

of the State of.... (name of state)...., having its principal place of business

in the State of.... (name of state).....

The jurisdiction of this Court over the subject matter of this action is

predicated on 28 USC Sec. 1332. The amount in controversy exceeds

$50,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs.


3. (VENUE ALLEGATIONS) All defendants reside in this district (or the

claim arose in this district; or for diversity cases, all plaintiffs reside in this

district).


Good luck, and always mention God when you're talking to a lawyer, and that you're doing this for God, and not the money. That'll go over real big.

IAAL

What a guy! We'll have to save this one.

 

[BlondiePB]

Good luck, and always mention God when you're talking to a lawyer, and that you're doing this for God, and not the money. That'll go over real big.

IAAL

Amen.......

 

[Owen Jesus]

I AM ALWAYS LIABLE

"Good luck, and always mention God when you're talking to a lawyer, and that you're doing this for God, and not the money. That'll go over real big."

Isn't the love of money the route of....ahhh whatever.

I like you sense of humor and I appreciate your advice. I have just two questions. I am suing as a private citizen, not as a corporation and I am from NY, does any of this change the way I word this?

Thanks again,



Ronald Czajkowski
1131 Maple Hill Rd
Castleton, NY 12033


Plaintiff in Pro Per




The Federal Court of Los Angeles County
State of California





Czajkowski )
Plaintiff, )
V. ) Case No.___________
)
The Walt Disney Company, ) Complaint
Playhouse Disney )
)
Defendant ) Jury Trial Demanded
)
________________________________


1. Plaintiff is and was at all times mentioned herein a citizen of the State of New York.

2. (JURISDICTIONAL ALLEGATIONS) ..... The Walt Dissney Company is a

corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of California, having its principal place of business in the State of California

....... (name of corporation).... is a corporation incorporated under the laws

of the State of.... (name of state)...., having its principal place of business

in the State of.... (name of state).....

The jurisdiction of this Court over the subject matter of this action is

predicated on 28 USC Sec. 1332. The amount in controversy exceeds

$50,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs.


3. (VENUE ALLEGATIONS) All defendants reside in this district (or the

claim arose in this district; or for diversity cases, all plaintiffs reside in this district).

During the time period of February 1999 and October 2003, the Plaintiff had Christian based bodies of works copyrighted and/ or registered with the Writers Guild of America. In August of 1999 the first body of work was sent to the defendant. As a result, the defendant plagiarized this body via a partner company "Cartoon Pizza". The base format remained the same but the Christian main character was negated. The non-Christian based show aired in September of 2003 under the newly named show "Jojo's Circus".

Unaware this body of work was plagiarized by the defendant, the plaintiff sent a second body of work to the defendant in October of 2003. As a result, the defendant once again plagiarized the body of work via a partner company "Cookie Jar Productions". The non-Christian based show then aired in April 2005 under the newly named show "The Doodle Bops". Again the base format remained but the Christian main character was negated, therefore establishing a pattern of religious intolerance.

Wherefore, Plaintiff prays for judgment against defendant in the sum of $7,400,000 plus costs and interest.



_________________________

Ronald Czajkowski, Plaintiff in Pro Per

Plaintiff demands trial by jury.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

I AM ALWAYS LIABLE

"Good luck, and always mention God when you're talking to a lawyer, and that you're doing this for God, and not the money. That'll go over real big."

Isn't the love of money the route of....ahhh whatever.

MY RESPONSE: Do you think that I, or any attorney for that matter, went to law school just to work for free? Of course you do. Only you're allowed to make money, and I'm just here to work pro bono. Get real, will you. Have you ever heard of the separation of Church and State? Have you ever heard of an attorney who lived in a cardboard refrigerator box? Oh, please. Get off your soapbox. No one cares how you feel about God, and we, as attorneys don't want to hear about, either. When it comes to communicating with an attorney, you better learn to speak THEIR language; and their "language" is: "How much money is in it for me." That's it, end of story. You better get real, real fast.



I like you sense of humor and I appreciate your advice. I have just two questions. I am suing as a private citizen, not as a corporation and I am from NY, does any of this change the way I word this?

MY RESPONSE: No. And, that was only one question, not two.


IAAL