2024-cv-12447

COMPLAINT filed by Cindy Searles; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22798254.

Exhibit Exhibit 1

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Cindy Searles Schedule A to Complaint

CIVIL Cover Sheet

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Cindy Searles by David Lee Gulbransen, Jr

MOTION by Plaintiff Cindy Searles to seal document sealed document[2]

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3).

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.

NEW PARTIES: 1-hk449, AIUWWUHD, ArWgKavx, BAIULAOSHU, caozhenggang, cosmopolitan-1, crushe81, DIANPKJ Co.Ltd, Dream Field 1973, Fanteecy, fieeki, FOLAMADAK, GHEPOI LLC, guangzhouchangtongwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, happyleucky, HGEGPO, HXROOLRP HOME, IUEYGA, JGKLSHK, JHAEUDS, JinXSen, KAGAYD Co.Ltd, Kaloaede, kevianwnem, KoIJMP, lerenet, LGYHNJUIDO, lixiangjia, luhuaus, mapleleaflly3, mmotorr shop, MOTAO.Co.Ltd, MZSUER, OWNSHOW, Passion fruit co., ltd, SGMY-UA, shenzhouwuliu, siliwi4, VIta Home and Decor, WENHONGGUO US, Xinfu Trading Co.Ltd, XUZHANGLIN, YANPIN, yiapxobn, yingbo Co.Ltd, yushu Co.Ltd, YYLMC, Zadanr, Zainafacai, ZEGiudx and ZYNIC added to case caption.

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.

MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Cindy Searles by David Lee Gulbransen, Jr

ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/20/2024: Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Cindy Searles for temporary restraining order

MEMORANDUM by Cindy Searles in support of motion for temporary restraining order[10]

Declaration Declaration of David Gulbransen

Declaration Declaration of Plaintiff

Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Plaintiff

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Cindy Searles Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Plaintiff

Exhibit Exhibit 2 (Part 2 of 6)

Exhibit Exhibit 2 (Part 3 of 6)

Exhibit Exhibit 2 (Part 4 of 6)

Exhibit Exhibit 2 (Part 5 of 6)

(Exhibit Exhibit 2 (Part 6 of 6))

MOTION by Plaintiff Cindy Searles for leave to file excess pages

MOTION by Plaintiff Cindy Searles to seal document sealed document, [12]

NOTICE of Motion by David Lee Gulbransen, Jr for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order[10], motion for leave to file excess pages[13], motion to seal document[5], motion to seal document[14] before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 1/28/2025 at 10:00 AM.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Cindy Searles by Stephen Jay Judge

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 1/28/2025. Upon review of the Complaint, the Court questions whether joinder of 149 defendants is appropriate in this case. See, e.g. Estee Lauder Cosmetics 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 in light of the principles described in Estee Lauder. In addition, Plaintiff has leave to file an amended complaint with smaller subset of defendants along with its memorandum. Plaintiff's ex parte motion for leave to temporarily seal documents [5], [14], ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, asset restraining order, expedited discovery order, and service of process by email [10], and motion to exceed page limitation [13] are entered and continued. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: An in-person status hearing is set for 3/4/2025 at 10:00 AM. Mailed notice.

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Cindy Searles Supplemental Memo in Support of Joinder

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 3/4/2025. Plaintiff's ex parte motion for leave to temporarily seal documents [5] and [14], ex parte motion for entry of a (1) temporary restraining order, (2) asset restraining order, (3) expedited discovery order, and (4) service of process by email [10], and motion to exceed page limitation [13] are all granted. Enter Order. An in-person status hearing is set for 3/18/2025 at 10:00 AM. Mailed notice.

SEALED ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 3/4/2025. Mailed notice.

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) Hongsai and all other Defendants identified in the Complaint by Plaintiff Cindy Searles

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) Hongsai and all other Defendants identified in the Complaint by Plaintiff Cindy Searles

Exhibit TRO Order Authorizing Service

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

summons

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Cindy Searles as to Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 3/17/2025, answer due 4/7/2025.

MOTION by Plaintiff Cindy Searles for preliminary injunction

MEMORANDUM by Cindy Searles in support of motion for preliminary injunction[26]

Declaration Declaration of David Gulbransen

Exhibit Exhibit 1

NOTICE of Motion by David Lee Gulbransen, Jr for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[26] before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 3/18/2025 at 10:00 AM.

CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Cindy Searles regarding SEALED Order[21], complaint[1], sealed document[2], notice of motion[28], MOTION by Plaintiff Cindy Searles for preliminary injunction [26]

SURETY BOND in the amount of $25,000 posted by Cindy Searles (Document not scanned).

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 3/18/2025. Defendants did not appear nor contact the Court. Counsel for plaintiff reported that summons on defendants were just issued. Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [26] is entered and continued to 4/1/2025 at 10:00 AM as an in-person hearing. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Cindy Searles of Certain Doe Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Case was called for a continued motion hearing on 4/1/2025. No one appeared nor contacted the Court. The Court enters and continues plaintiff's motion for entry of preliminary injunction [26] to 4/8/2025 at 10:00 AM as an in-person hearing. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), this case is dismissed without prejudice as to Defendants SVUSRzx, Hxlamzoo, hnowkn, and Akmoler Pro Seller only. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Cindy Searles of Certain Doe Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), this case is dismissed without prejudice as to Defendants Awei Club, BZIAOM, Chunangliuxu, DIANPKL Co.Ltd, DMDUOU, Elayu, FNGZ, GEHGNA, Ggdda, Gheawn, HEWANN HOME, HEXANG HOME, HOMESAFME, IHEAUNA, Infidev On-line Store, JBY696, JKLOP, JingChun, Jubipavy Home, KolJMP, LGYNHJUIDO, LYNDZGS, LZWHSGPOIUFJ, Lbnmshags, Lemononstore, Lssam Home and Garden Store, Lthmhdga, MINGFENGS, NAYUEO STORE, NCWSO, Needhep, Nehiwhazk, Nksudet, PEDTY HOME DECOR, PWPSG, Runskmd INC, SHIMISP, Sagestore, TenYiLy, UAEBM, UYHJIO, VPMIK Co.Ltd, Vlta Home&Decor, WOZHILAKA, Warm Heart Home, Windluke, Wmhsylg, WtZbdo, XLZMUHYTGS, YangJinLian, Yhwyydhs, YiBaiHan, Yiyibai, ZBBMUYHGSA, bxie02 Co.Ltd, ftifie Co.Ltd, hgeweg, jieadkavo, kdchaow, kosheko, lojfuhg, luoluoluo Co.Ltd, miaomiaoke, oglccg, ourongyai, shaotellme shop, siubich, yuyuyi, yxmi, AhyNmy and Aoorsake only. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Cindy Searles of Certain Doe Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), this case is dismissed without prejudice as to Defendant Yangquan Shaobai Trading Co., Ltd. only. Mailed notice.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants A-yixian, beasnanier-US, Bonamir, Chenndus, Depisuta-US, Goldzun, Hongsai, Huizhke, Likeets, Linxinto, Minnya, SuchinmL, tianquanquan, Tminny88, Vinnat us, Wenteru by Timothy Tiewei Wang

Exhibit A

MOTION by Defendants A-yixian, Bonamir, Chenndus, Depisuta-US, Goldzun, Hongsai, Huizhke, Likeets, Linxinto, Minnya, SuchinmL, Tminny88, Vinnat us, Wenteru, beasnanier-US, tianquanquan for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] Unopposed

NOTICE of Motion by Timothy Tiewei Wang for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer, [40] before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 4/15/2025 at 10:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 4/8/2025. Defendants did not appear nor contact the Court. After hearing presentation of plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction [26], the Court will give leave for plaintiff to amend the motion or file a supplemental memorandum by 4/22/2025. Counsel may notice the motion for a new date and time after the supplemental filing is done. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Defendants A-yixian, Bonamir, Chenndus, Depisuta-US, Goldzun, Hongsai, Huizhke, Likeets, Linxinto, Minnya, SuchinmL, Tminny88, Vinnat us, Wenteru, beasnanier-US, tianquanquan's unopposed motion to extend deadline to answer or otherwise respond [40] is granted. Responsive pleading shall be filed by 4/28/2025. No appearance necessary on 4/15/2025. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs of Certain Doe Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), this case is dismissed without prejudice as to Defendants XCXyan, AdXKenry, YhgjiYYU, HYanGa, YEHGEQ, eialdjld, MEIDING, and YKJAGKSIUW only. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs of Certain Doe Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), this case is dismissed without prejudice as to Defendants Linxinto, tianquanquan, JDEFARF, and WAHIOHHUW only. Mailed notice.

SUPPLEMENT to order on motion for preliminary injunction, motion hearing, [42]

NOTICE of Motion by David Lee Gulbransen, Jr for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[26] before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 4/29/2025 at 10:00 AM.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs of Certain Doe Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), this case is dismissed without prejudice as to Defendants Hongsai, Wenteru, Vinnat us, Huizhke, Bonamir, Goldzun, Minnya, Chenndus, SuchinmL, Depisuta-US, beasnanier-US, A-yixian, Tminny88, Likeets, and Komiseup only. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 4/29/2025. Defendants did not appear nor contact the Court. Plaintiff's motion for entry of preliminary injunction [26] is granted. Enter Order. The Clerk of Court is directed to unseal plaintiff's Schedule A to the Complaint [2], Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Cindy Searles [12], Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Joinder [19], and the Temporary Restraining Order [21]. An in-person status hearing is set for 5/20/2025 at 10:00 AM. Law Firm of Judge Law, LLC and Law Office of David Gulbransen are 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 4/30/2025. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs of Certain Doe Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), this case is dismissed without prejudice as to Defendant XUZHANGLIN only. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Cindy Searles for default judgment as to all remaining defendants

MEMORANDUM by Cindy Searles in support of motion for default judgment[56]

Declaration Declaration of David Gulbransen

Exhibit Exhibit 1

Exhibit Exhibit 2

NOTICE of Motion by David Lee Gulbransen, Jr for presentment of motion for default judgment[56] before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 5/20/2025 at 10:00 AM.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs of Certain Doe Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), this case is dismissed without prejudice as to Defendant JHAEUDS only. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 5/20/2025. Defendants did not appear nor contact the Court. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default [56] is granted. Default is entered in favor of Plaintiff Cindy Searles and against the remaining Defendants identified on the Schedule A to the Complaint. Plaintiff's motion for default judgment [56] is taken under advisement. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Plaintiff's motion for default judgment as to all remaining defendants is granted in part and denied in part 56. In her motion, Plaintiff requests $100,000 in statutory damages per defaulting defendant. But Plaintiff fails to provide information describing "the circumstances of the infringement" by defaulting defendants, such as the duration of their infringing activity or their total or estimated sales volume, or information about the value of her copyright, to support an award of that amount. See Chi-Boy Music v. Charlie Club, Inc., 930 F.2d 1224, 1229 (7th Cir. 1991). Based on the information available on the record, the Court reduces the statutory damages to $5,000 per defaulting defendant. Plaintiff is directed to submit a proposed order consistent with this Order. Plaintiff is granted leave to file a renewed motion for default judgment by 6/16/2025 if she reasonably believes she can correct the deficiencies identified in this Order. Mailed notice.

FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER. Civil case terminated. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 9/15/2025. Mailed notice.