2024-cv-02724

COMPLAINT Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-21821452. filed by General Motors LLC;

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff General Motors LLC Schedule A regarding complaint 1

MOTION by Plaintiff General Motors LLC for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by General Motors LLC

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by General Motors LLC

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff General Motors LLC by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff General Motors LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff General Motors LLC by Marcella Deshonda Slay

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff General Motors LLC by Rachel S Miller

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey Cole. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).

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.

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.

AMENDED complaint by General Motors LLC against The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff General Motors LLC Schedule A regarding amended complaint[12]

MOTION by Plaintiff General Motors LLC for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

MEMORANDUM by General Motors LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order[14]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]

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DECLARATION of Andrea Ankawi regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff General Motors LLC Exhibit 2 regarding declaration[17]

MOTION by Plaintiff General Motors LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by General Motors LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[19]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[20]

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NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order[14], motion for miscellaneous relief[19], motion for leave to file[3] before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 4/16/2024 at 08:45 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 4/16/2024. Plaintiff's 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 [14], and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [19] are all granted. Enter Order. An in-person status hearing is set for 4/30/2024 at 10:00 AM. Mailed notice.

SEALED ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 4/16/2024. Mailed notice.

Registry Deposit Information Form by General Motors LLC

BOND in the amount of $1,000 check, receipt no. 100005243, posted by General Motors LLC

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

MOTION by Plaintiff General Motors LLC for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order

MEMORANDUM by General Motors LLC in support of extension of time 26

(Declaration of Marcella D. Slay)

NOTICE of Motion by Marcella Deshonda Slay for presentment of extension of time 26 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 4/30/2024 at 10:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: The in-person status hearing and presentment of plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order [26] set for 4/30/2024 at 10:00 AM is reset to 10:45 AM (NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY). Mailed notice.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff General Motors LLC by Luana Faria De Souza (Faria De Souza, Luana)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff General Motors LLC by Thomas Joseph Juettner

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 4/30/2024. Plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order 26 is granted. Enter Order. An in-person status hearing is set for 5/14/2024 at 10:00 AM. Mailed notice.

ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 4/30/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff General Motors LLC for preliminary injunction

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MEMORANDUM by General Motors LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction[34]

Declaration of Marcella D. Slay

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NOTICE of Motion by Marcella Deshonda Slay for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[34] before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 5/21/2024 at 10:00 AM.

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by General Motors LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/13/2024, answer due 6/3/2024.

Declaration of Rachel S. Miller

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Status hearing held on 5/14/2024. Counsel for plaintiff reported that production was received from the platform yesterday and counsel has filed a motion for entry of preliminary injunction which is set for presentment next week, 5/21/2024 at 10:00 AM. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 5/21/2024. Defendant did not appear nor contact the Court. Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [34] is granted. Enter Order. The Clerk's Office is to unseal Schedule A to the Complaint [2], Schedule A to the Amended Complaint [12], Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Andrea Ankawi [18], and the Temporary Restraining Order [24]. An in-person status hearing is set for 7/23/2024 at 10:00 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.

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 5/21/2024. Mailed notice.

NEW PARTIES: Guangzhou Jiuqi Metal Decoration Co., Ltd. added to case caption.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Status hearing held on 7/23/2024. Counsel for plaintiff reported that defendant was served and counsel for defendant had reached out to talk settlement, but the parties could not reach an agreement. Plaintiff intends to file a motion for default judgment. An in-person status hearing is set for 8/26/2024 at 9:45 AM. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff General Motors LLC for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff General Motors LLC for default judgment as to all Defendants

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MEMORANDUM by General Motors LLC 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 Marcella Deshonda Slay for presentment of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment 42 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 7/30/2024 at 10:00 AM.

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 7/30/2024. 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. Status hearing set for 8/26/2024 is stricken. The one-thousand-dollar ($1,000) cash bond posted by Plaintiff, plus any accrued interest minus the registry fee, is hereby released to Plaintiff or its counsel, Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. The Clerk of the Court is directed to return the cash bond previously deposited with the Clerk of the Court to Plaintiff or its counsel. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.

FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 7/30/2024. Mailed notice.