Public Case Timeline & Docket Summary
Russ McKamey v. Hulu, LLC, et al.
United States District Court
Filed April 8, 2024
Presiding Judge: Hon. Aleta A. Trauger
Filed April 8, 2024
Presiding Judge: Hon. Aleta A. Trauger
Settled — Case Administratively Closed March 17, 2026
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This is a public-facing summary of significant filings and court events.
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administrative filing, notice, or clerk entry.
Plaintiff
Defendant
Court
Joint Filing
Settlement
Date
Docket
Filed By
Filing / Court Event
Document
Apr. 8, 2024
Docket
1
Plaintiff
Complaint Filed
Russ McKamey filed suit against Hulu, LLC, North of Now Film & TV,
North of Now Studios, North of Now, and Justin Yerace.
May 14, 2024
Docket
21
Court
Media Defendants Granted Extension
The court granted Hulu and the North of Now defendants additional
time to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint.
May 20, 2024
Docket
25
Court
Yerace Granted Extension
Justin Yerace's unopposed request for additional time to respond
to the complaint was granted.
Jun. 4, 2024
Docket
27
Defendants
Media Defendants File Answer
Hulu and the North of Now defendants filed their answer to the
complaint.
Jun. 5, 2024
Docket
32
Defendant
Justin Yerace Files Answer
Justin Yerace filed his answer to McKamey's complaint.
Jul. 9, 2024
Docket
37–38
Plaintiff
Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
McKamey moved for judgment on the pleadings against Justin Yerace
and filed a supporting memorandum.
Jul. 19, 2024
Docket
43
Court
Case Reassigned to Judge Trauger
The court granted a joint request to reassign the case to
District Judge Aleta A. Trauger as related to
McKamey v. Skrmetti.
Aug. 9, 2024
Docket
52–53
Defendants
Media Defendants Move for Judgment on the Pleadings
Hulu and the North of Now defendants filed their own Rule 12(c)
motion for judgment on the pleadings and supporting memorandum.
Aug. 16, 2024
Docket
60–61
Defendant
Yerace Opposes Plaintiff's Motion
Yerace filed his response and memorandum opposing McKamey's
motion for judgment on the pleadings.
Aug. 20, 2024
Docket
62
Plaintiff
Plaintiff Files Reply
McKamey filed a reply in support of his motion for judgment
on the pleadings.
Aug. 30, 2024
Docket
65
Dismissal
Media Defendants Dismissed
A stipulation dismissing Hulu and the North of Now entities was
filed. Justin Yerace remained as the sole defendant.
Dec. 23, 2024
Docket
66–67
Court
Judgment-on-the-Pleadings Ruling
Judge Trauger issued a memorandum opinion and granted McKamey's
motion for partial judgment on the pleadings in part and denied
it in part.
2025
Jan. 27, 2025
Docket
70
Court
Initial Case Management Order
Following the case management conference, the court established
deadlines for amended pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions.
Jan. 28, 2025
Docket
71
Court
Jury Trial Scheduled
The court initially set a jury trial for February 17, 2026,
before Judge Trauger.
Feb. 20, 2025
Docket
73–74
Court
Discovery Protective Order Entered
The court granted an unopposed motion for a protective order
governing initial disclosures and discovery.
Apr. 19, 2025
Docket
75
Plaintiff
Motion to Deem Requests Admitted
McKamey asked the court to deem requests for admission served
on Yerace admitted.
May 8, 2025
Docket
79
Court
Motion to Deem Admissions Denied
The court found that the discovery responses had been supplied
and that defense counsel established excusable neglect.
McKamey's motion was denied.
Jun. 11, 2025
Docket
84
Court
Case Management Schedule Modified
The court entered a modified case management order extending
deadlines in the litigation.
Jun. 30, 2025
Docket
87
Plaintiff
Plaintiff Seeks Sanctions
McKamey filed a motion seeking sanctions and an order requiring
Yerace to appear in connection with deposition-related disputes.
Jun. 30, 2025
Docket
85–86
Defendant
Yerace Seeks Scheduling Change and to Quash Deposition
Yerace moved to modify the case management order and separately
moved to quash his deposition.
Jul. 1, 2025
Docket
89
Court
Court Orders In-Person Deposition
The court required Yerace to appear in Nashville on July 15
for his deposition and denied his motion to quash.
Jul. 15, 2025
Docket
90 & 93
Defendant
Motion to Terminate Deposition / Sanctions Opposition
Yerace moved to terminate his deposition and filed opposition
to McKamey's motion for sanctions.
Jul. 16, 2025
Docket
98–99
Court
Deposition Motion Denied; Discovery Conference Granted
Following an in-person hearing, the court denied Yerace's motion
to terminate the deposition and granted McKamey's request for
a discovery conference.
Jul. 17, 2025
Docket
100
Court
Court Orders Deposition to Resume
Yerace was ordered to appear in person at the federal courthouse
on July 22 and remain until his deposition was completed unless
excused by the court.
Aug. 4, 2025
Docket
104
Court
Sanctions Motion Granted in Part
The court granted McKamey's sanctions motion in part and denied
as moot his motion to deem the sanctions motion unopposed.
Aug. 25, 2025
Docket
105
Joint
Parties Report Agreement on Sanctions
A notice was filed stating that the parties had reached an
agreement concerning sanctions.
Aug. 26, 2025
Docket
106–107
Plaintiff
Plaintiff Seeks Dismissal of Two Counts and Summary Judgment
McKamey sought permission to voluntarily dismiss Counts Three
and Ten and requested leave to file a partial summary judgment motion.
Aug. 27–28, 2025
Docket
109 & 114
Joint
Counts Three and Ten Dismissed
After the plaintiff's initial unilateral request was denied
without prejudice, the parties filed a joint stipulation and
the court dismissed Counts Three and Ten.
Aug. 28, 2025
Docket
112–115
Plaintiff
Motion for Partial Summary Judgment Filed
McKamey filed a motion for partial summary judgment, supporting
memorandum, statement of facts, and numerous supporting exhibits.
Sep. 23–24, 2025
Docket
127–131
Defendant
Yerace Opposes Partial Summary Judgment
Yerace filed his opposition, supporting memorandum, response to
McKamey's statement of facts, affidavit, and supporting exhibit material.
Oct. 7, 2025
Docket
138
Plaintiff
Summary Judgment Reply Filed
McKamey filed his reply in support of partial summary judgment,
including a second McKamey affidavit.
2026
Jan. 15, 2026
Docket
139–140
Court
Partial Summary Judgment Ruling
Judge Trauger granted McKamey's motion in part and denied it in part.
The court entered judgment as to Yerace's liability on Count Two,
alleging violation of the Stored Communications Act, and Count Five,
alleging invasion of privacy through unreasonable publicity to private life.
Damages remained for trial.
Summary judgment was denied on Counts One, Eight, and Nine because the court found material factual disputes remained. The court also ordered the parties to participate in mediation before trial.
Summary judgment was denied on Counts One, Eight, and Nine because the court found material factual disputes remained. The court also ordered the parties to participate in mediation before trial.
Jan. 16, 2026
Docket
141–142
Joint
Mediation Report and Request to Continue Trial
The parties filed a joint mediation report and jointly requested
that the February trial be continued.
Jan. 20, 2026
Docket
143
Court
Trial Continued
The court granted the joint motion and continued the February 2026
trial and pretrial conference pending mediation.
Feb. 12, 2026
Docket
144
Mediation
Mediation Report Filed
A report of mediation was filed with the court.
Feb. 13, 2026
Docket
145
Settlement
Court Notified Case Had Settled
The court announced that it had been notified that the case was
settled and ordered the parties to file a stipulation of dismissal
or other settlement document within thirty days.
Mar. 16, 2026
Docket
146
Joint
Stipulation of Dismissal Filed
The parties filed a stipulation of dismissal and joint status report
following settlement.
Mar. 17, 2026
Docket
147
Court
Case Administratively Closed
Judge Trauger ordered the Clerk of Court to administratively close
the case, concluding the federal docket.
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