Summary: This case involves S.M. Tauhid Alam seeking an $8 million default judgment against Justin Drew Bieber for alleged infringement of intellectual property rights related to the song "STAY." The plaintiff claimed damages and an injunction but primarily pursued monetary compensation.
Key Points:
- Service of Claim: The court found that the defendant, Bieber, was not served with the statement of claim in accordance with court rules, thus he was not in default.
- Plaintiff's Claim: The claim was criticized for being poorly drafted and lacking material facts, particularly in its allegations of intellectual property infringement which purportedly included copyright, patents, and trademarks.
- Motion for Default Judgment: Despite the defendant not responding with a statement of defense, the court denied default judgment because the plaintiff failed to establish a basis for the claims or justify the amount sought.
- Dismissal of Action: The court dismissed the action citing Rule 210(4)(b), emphasizing that it was "plain and obvious" the claim disclosed no reasonable cause of action, failing to meet even minimal pleading standards.
Outcome: The plaintiff’s motion for default judgment was dismissed, the action was dismissed for lack of a reasonable cause of action, and costs of $850 were awarded to Bieber, payable by Alam within 30 days.
