2023-cv-02357

COMPLAINT filed by EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc.; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20541868.

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint 1

MOTION by Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. by Kahlia Roe Halpern

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. by Quinn Bradley Guillermo

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. Case assignment: Random assignment.

CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order.

MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC (jk2,)

MOTION by Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

MEMORANDUM by EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. in support of motion for temporary restraining order[11]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[12]

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DECLARATION of Bradley Thomas regarding memorandum in support of motion[12]

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-6 regarding declaration[14]

MOTION by Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc.for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[16]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[17]

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NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order[11], motion for miscellaneous relief[16], motion for leave to file[3] before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 4/25/2023 at 10:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman. Plaintiff is put on notice that it may be required to file a memorandum discussing the propriety of joinder under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20(a)(2) if it appears that defendants are too numerous or unconnected. In addition, should default judgment enter against defendant(s), Plaintiff should be prepared to prove up damages by affidavit or hearing. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Presentment of plaintiffs' motion for leave to file under seal 3, ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery 11, and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) 16 set for 4/25/2023 at 10:00 AM is reset to 8:45 AM (NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY) and will proceed as an in-person. Mailed notice. (ym,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Presentment of plaintiffs' motion for leave to file under seal 3, ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery 11, and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) 16 set for 4/25/2023 at 10:00 AM is reset to 8:45 AM (NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY) and will proceed as an in-person hearing. Mailed notice. (ym,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Upon review of the Complaint and the motion for Temporary Restraining Order, the Court questions whether joinder of 124 defendants is appropriate in this case. See, e.g. Estee Lauder Cometics Ltd. v. Schedule A, Case No. 19-cv-7878, 2020 WL 433870 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 27, 2020) (Chang, J.). Plaintiff shall file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder by 2/10/2023 in light of the application of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20(a)(2) as outlined in Estee Lauder. Plaintiff may alternatively attempt to cure the joinder deficiency by filing an amended complaint containing fewer defendants along with its memorandum. Presentment of the TRO motion on 4/25/2023 is stricken. Mailed notice. (ym,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Minute entry [23] is corrected as follows: Upon review of the Complaint and the motion for Temporary Restraining Order, the Court questions whether joinder of 124 defendants is appropriate in this case. See, e.g. Estee Lauder Cometics Ltd. v. Schedule A, Case No. 19-cv-7878, 2020 WL 433870 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 27, 2020) (Chang, J.). Plaintiff shall file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder by 5/10/2023 in light of the application of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20(a)(2) as outlined in Estee Lauder. Plaintiff may alternatively attempt to cure the joinder deficiency by filing an amended complaint containing fewer defendants along with its memorandum. Presentment of the TRO motion on 4/25/2023 is stricken. Mailed notice. (ym,)

AMENDED complaint by EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. against The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. Schedule A regarding amended complaint, 25

MOTION by Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. for temporary restraining order Renewed

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. Revised Exhibit 3 regarding declaration 14

(Exhibit 3-1)

MOTION by Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc.for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) (Renewed)

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 29, motion for temporary restraining order 27, motion for leave to file 3 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 5/2/2023 at 10:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Presentment of plaintiffs' motion for leave to file under seal [3], renewed ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [27], and renewed motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [29] set for 5/2/2023 at 10:00 AM is reset to 10:15 AM (NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY) and will proceed as an in-person hearing in courtroom 1241. Plaintiffs' motion at [11] and [16] are stricken as moot. Mailed notice. (ym,)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. by Justin Tyler Joseph

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 5/2/2023. Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file under seal [3], renewed ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [27], and renewed motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [29] are granted. Enter Order. An in-person status hearing is set for 5/16/2023 at 10:15 AM. Mailed notice. (ym,)

SEALED ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 5/2/2023. Mailed notice.(ym,)

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 posted by EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc.

MOTION by Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. for preliminary injunction

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MEMORANDUM by EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction 36

Declaration of Kahlia R. Halpern

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NOTICE of Motion by Kahlia Roe Halpern for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 36 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 5/16/2023 at 10:15 AM.

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/11/2023, answer due 6/1/2023.

Declaration of Quinn B. Guillermo

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 5/16/2023. Defendant did not appear nor contact the Court. Plaintiffs' motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [36] is granted. Enter Order. The Clerk's Office is directed to unseal Schedule A to the Complaint [2] and to the Amended Complaint [26], Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Bradley Thomas [15],[28], and the Temporary Restraining Order [34]. An in-person status hearing is set for 7/7/2023 at 10:15 AM. Law Firm of Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. is ordered to add ALL Defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Instructions can be found on the court's website located at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. Mailed notice. (ym,)

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 5/17/2023. Mailed notice.(ym,)

NEW PARTIES: PUTIAN added to case caption.

MOTION by Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiffs EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. for default judgment as to all Defendants

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MEMORANDUM by EnchantedMob, Inc., Mob Entertainment, Inc. in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [42]

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DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[43]

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NOTICE of Motion by Kahlia Roe Halpern for presentment of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [42] before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 6/13/2023 at 10:00 AM.

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Presentment of plaintiffs' motion for entry of default and default judgment as to all remaining defendants 42 set for 6/13/2023 at 10:00 AM will proceed as an in-person hearing in courtroom 1241. Mailed notice. (ym,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 6/13/2023. Defendant did not appear nor contact the Court. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment [42] is granted. Default judgment is entered in favor of plaintiff and against defendant. Enter Order. The ten thousand dollar ($10,000) surety bond posted by Plaintiff is hereby released to Plaintiff or its counsel, Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. The Clerk of the Court is directed to return the surety bond previously deposited with the Clerk of the Court to Plaintiff or its counsel. Status hearing set for 7/7/2023 is stricken. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice. (ym,)

FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 6/13/2023. Mailed notice.(ym,)

MAILED original ten-thousand-dollar ($10,000) surety bond posted by Plaintiff to Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd., 300 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606 via certified mail # 7022 3330 0001 8861 9940. (jk2,)

RETURN of Service of USPS Certified Mail returned executed as to Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd., 300 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606 via certified mail # 7022 3330 0001 8861 9940.

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order 48 as to certain defendant