2025-cv-02056

2025-cv-02056 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

Date :2/27/2025
Court :Northen District of Illinois
Law FirmTME

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Feb. 27, 2025

COMPLAINT filed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23140544.

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

(Exhibit 5)

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Feb. 27, 2025

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint 1

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Feb. 27, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal

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Feb. 27, 2025

CIVIL Cover Sheet

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Feb. 27, 2025

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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Feb. 27, 2025

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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Feb. 27, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. by Martin Francis Trainor

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Feb. 27, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. by Sydney Paige Fenton

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Feb. 27, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. by Alexander Whang

Feb. 27, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Andrea R. Wood. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. 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.

SUMMONS - ERROR UNPROCESSED due to The name in the "to" section does not match the name listed in the Temporary Restraining Order.

NEW PARTIES: kaiyizhizao, Aliuajli, Amonkky, Angel's Draw Home, ANJIULI, AO YANG, Bert Jenny, CCOTPRRP-US, CHDITB, Cherryzz, Cindy Friesen, Cokohappy, Creator expert, CTIGERS, DongPaiSheng, DuKai, EnrichFun, ETVISO, Fantastic Wall Art Decor Shop, FRANKIE ZHOU STORE, Genda 2Archer, GGDAN, guangzhoubiwenmaoyishanghanggerenduzi, guangzhoukuiwanhuishangmaoshanghanggerenduzi, guangzhouliqihuishangmaoshanghanggerenduzi, Guangzhouraohuilinshangmaoyouxiangongsi, guizhoujielianlishangmaoyouxianzerengongsi, Gzduka, hefeidianyanshangmaoyouxiangongsi, Helloworld!Luv, honghongA, houyidianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, Hqroidd, huizhoushifangxiangyueqiyouxiangongsi, Huozhou Zhijie Trading Co., Ltd, hyfxd56er5hgfHGU6, JiNanJuanQiFuShangMaoYouXianGongSi, JMWG Toys-US, Jobazok Store, Kosin victory shop, li Weifeng, LifenXu, Matinox, MEIZIAHL, ngFengGuShan, NguyenDucFashion, PADOUN, pengshuwangshangmao, PingDingbo, qianglisdasfafa, Qinminwushangmaoyouxiangongsi, Qucesd, qujingxiangwendianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, Rebound person, RENPANGLTM, RongShengXYJ, shijiazhuanglshengdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, Suikengshangmaoyouxiangongsi, suiyan1, TASROI, tmbkbb, TSL WALL DECOR, US-CQ, VIHOME, wanghengmaiwazi, wangshuiy, watermelonshangmao, Wolyto, WUYANDFGHH, xiangyubaihuoshangs, xiaohuishangmaoG-, XuBinjiayou, Yathas Crow, YC toy, YUANMENGJIA123, YunNanZiBin, Zayvor, Zhangyuanxixi, ZJ Sign, ANON5T28DJZPQ, A6AF6VBF4RUGN, ateeszon, ChandeliersDecor, DORISTINO, kairjoy, Leecyprint, linoos, MMPF, omycos, OtakuPlan, Probobble, stamprints, teenavi, agjewelryBTG, AMELA, Baomeng Cup Sticker, BMAIBao, CHEALERXDD, Chenziying, Chenzy, Dai Xiaojun Department Retail Supermarket Guohuan, Dear ling, DEEPIKAHF, Deerbaby Toy Shop, Designer menswear, DIY Building Blocks, Edge Tin Sign Art, ELIZABETHLYF, Fashion dress plan, Five Aohui, Four E Nanao goods, Foya stickers, GARDENPAL, Goodongb, Inflammatory earrings, JIANGEGE, kabaxiong, Kakeshiyao, LHX HZB, lingduoduo, Lixianglin, LL Nanao goods, LTLA, Mengshi Trading Co Ltd, MenTShirt, ONETWOOO, PrintVibe, Qunnnde One, RPGT sticker, RRongRR, SANMEL, SELECT STYLES, SluckyshopS, SUN STAR SHOP, Super Go, TeeCanvas Collection, ThreadHaven, TiAmoo, Tin Melody Shop, TOMU JC, TREND SPHERE, Trendy brand wardrobe, Trendy Ti, TWLORRTTA, Two C Aohui, WEIGA fashion menswear, WG Fashion Mens Wardrobe, WG WEIGA, WONDERGIFTCX, WOOONG, XXDY, xxshaocongxx, Y Home Painting, YearMenswear, yunjincrystal, ZGZjiafang, ZZZZna, ABC didi, Allreen & Sfneewho, BAMBOO GROUP LIMITED, BAOBEIXIAOGOU, Bathtub and shower, Big Tipper, Caitianshiyeyouxianltdshop, fadacai, Fashion Fix, FCEGRHHREGEG, funnytoylimited, hanchun, HASUN VN LTD, hefeininnaoshangmao, hejunjie, huayixs, JINANTAI, JiNanZhenXinLinDianZiKeJiYouXianGongSi, KIM TA LTD, kunmingduanwenwangluokeji, Lucky trade, MIUMIUBAG, Opulent Odyssey, qingfengxulaidianzishangwu, Shangmingxuantushultdshopx, shanweixian, SHNKGYL, Silk Symphony, TAIANST, tgttgt, wanglianhonghongshui and YINCHANG added to case caption. Terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

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March 6, 2025

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Amended Schedule A regarding complaint 1

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March 6, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

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March 6, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 11

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

(Exhibit 1)

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March 6, 2025

DECLARATION of Paul Varley regarding memorandum in support of motion 12

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

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March 6, 2025

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Exhibit 3, Parts 1-8 regarding declaration 13

Exhibit 3, Part 1

Exhibit 3, Part 2

Exhibit 3, Part 3

Exhibit 3, Part 4

Exhibit 3, Part 5

Exhibit 3, Part 6

Exhibit 3, Part 7

(Exhibit 3, Part 8)

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March 6, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

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March 6, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 15

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

(Exhibit 1)

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March 27, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file certain documents 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) [15] are set for a telephonic motion hearing on 4/1/2025 at 9:45 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

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April 1, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic motion hearing held on 4/1/2025. As stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for leave to file certain documents 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) [15] are granted. Status hearing is set for 4/15/2025 at 9:00 a.m. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.

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April 1, 2025

SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 4/1/2025. Mailed notice.

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April 4, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: The minute order dated 4/1/2025 [18] and the Sealed Temporary Restraining Order [19] are corrected to reflect that the Sealed Temporary Restraining Order is entered effective 4/4/2025 at 3:30 PM. Telephonic status hearing set for 4/15/2025 is stricken and reset for 4/18/2025 at 9:15 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

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April 4, 2025

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (Corrected). Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 4/4/2025. Mailed notice

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April 7, 2025

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) THE PARTNERSHIPS and UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE "A" by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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April 7, 2025

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) THE PARTNERSHIPS and UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE "A" by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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April 7, 2025

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

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April 11, 2025

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 posted by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (Document not imaged) (Received at the Intake Counter on 4/11/25)

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April 15, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order

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April 15, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[25]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

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April 16, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order [25] is granted. The Court finds good cause to extend the Temporary Restraining Order through 5/2/2025. Telephonic status hearing set for 4/18/2025 is stricken and reset for 5/1/2025 at 9:00 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

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April 28, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A on 4/28/2025, answer due 5/19/2025.

Declaration of Sydney Fenton

Exhibit A

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April 28, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for preliminary injunction

Exhibit A

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April 28, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction[30]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

Exhibit 1

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May 1, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status and motion hearing held on 5/1/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [30] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. Plaintiff's anticipated motion for default and default judgment shall include a spreadsheet that identifies up-to-date information on the amounts that are being restrained for each of the remaining defendants. The Clerk's Office is directed to unseal: (1) Schedule A regarding complaint [2], (2) Amended Schedule A [10], (3) Exhibit 3, Parts 1-8 [14], and (4) the sealed temporary restraining order [21]. Plaintiff's counsel 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 https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. Telephonic status hearing set for 6/12/2025 at 10:15 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

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May 1, 2025

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 5/1/2025. Mailed notice

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May 2, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants

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May 9, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants

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May 16, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants

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May 19, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Big Tipper by Longhao Wang

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May 19, 2025

MOTION by Defendant Big Tipper to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and for insufficient service of process

Declaration

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May 20, 2025

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Big Tipper

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May 21, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: At the emailed request of the parties, the Court sets the following briefing schedule on Defendant Big Tipper's motion to dismiss [38]. Plaintiff shall file a response by 7/14/2025. Defendant Big Tipper shall file a reply by 7/28/2025. The parties are granted leave to conduct discovery regarding personal jurisdiction and sufficiency of service of process prior to Plaintiff's response date. Such discovery shall be completed by 6/30/205. Telephonic status hearing set for 6/12/2025 [33] remains firm. Mailed notice

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May 23, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants

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May 30, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants

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June 6, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants

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June 12, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephone conference held on 6/12/2025. Given the parties' settlement, Defendant Big Tipper's motion to dismiss [38] is terminated as moot. Plaintiff shall file its anticipated motion for default and default judgment by 8/12/2025. A telephonic status hearing is set for 8/20/2025 at 9:00 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice. (jn,)

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June 13, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to a certain defendant

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July 3, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to a certain defendant

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July 11, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to a certain defendant

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July 25, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to a certain defendant

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Aug. 12, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for default judgment as to all Defendants

Exhibit A

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Aug. 12, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment[49]

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

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Aug. 12, 2025

DECLARATION of Martin F. Trainor regarding memorandum in support of motion[50]

Exhibit 1

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Aug. 15, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to a certain defendant

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Aug. 18, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to a certain defendant

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Aug. 20, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephone conference held on 8/20/2025. Counsel for the Plaintiff was present on the call; no one on behalf of the Defendants appeared. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default [49] remains pending before the Court. The motion would dismiss the case in its entirety with the amount of money currently restrained pursuant to the preliminary injunction at $82,804.87 for the remaining 120 defendants. Having reviewed the submissions in support of the motion and with no one havingappeared to oppose that relief, the Court grants the motion for entry of default judgment [49]. Mailed notice.

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Aug. 22, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to a certain defendant

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