2025-cv-04651

2025-cv-04651 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

Date :4/29/2025
Court :Northen District of Illinois
Law FirmGBC

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April 29, 2025

COMPLAINT filed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23411610.

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

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April 29, 2025

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

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April 29, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for leave to file under seal

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April 29, 2025

CIVIL Cover Sheet

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April 29, 2025

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

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April 29, 2025

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

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April 29, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Justin R. Gaudio

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April 29, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler

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April 29, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Rachel S Miller

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April 29, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Lucas Allen Peterson

April 29, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Andrea R. Wood. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. 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.

BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 check, Receipt No. 100021890, posted by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

NEW PARTIES: 02QS, 93DAEGU, adwawdasd, AFYMY, Agsdon Direct, ArRuissi Aviation Model, Art Design Storefront, Be-MySelf (2), BenYaSong, BLMHTWO, Cenluxy, censhuangbaihuo, Ch Home Decor Store, Ciciron, COCOHOM, CUSTOM LOVE, CustomArtGift, dunqi haibao, Dvsdas, Elysia's Store, Feijiangdu, FengMingRui, Feyerr, FINGERINSPIRE US, FQSXFIFN, GIEEFED, GJYooUS, Glaphy, GOLD STAR STORE, GOLDENBABY, guangzhoushixizhoumaoyiyouxiangongsi, Guchaozhihui Technology Co., LTD, haerbinxiruoshangmao, HaiWen, HAKASO, henancaizhanshangmaoyouxiangongsi, Hengpei, HJQHDLYFZD, HongYuanYuMing, HONRG, houshiqing, HsaoyanLL, HTDGH, HUIGUYI, huonggiang2007amztb, Ieleven, INGYA, Inten Direction, JingCcheng, Jugodi, KKKL ART, KSDUT, LeFohLon, Lianmh US, liuxuefanstore, ljxdsuinvc, LKHYAGFC-US, Lnepty, LOL Party&Crafts, LOLQIUI, NiceCloud, Outego, Owenda, populus, PrettyLight, Putian Kaixiangqi electronic Commerce Co., LTD and Retyshia Store added to case caption.

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April 30, 2025

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

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April 30, 2025

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.

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May 2, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

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May 2, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order 13

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May 2, 2025

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 14

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May 2, 2025

DECLARATION of Jack Schecter regarding memorandum in support of motion 14

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

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May 2, 2025

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding declaration 16

Exhibit 3-1

(Exhibit 3-2)

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May 2, 2025

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

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May 2, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 18

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May 2, 2025

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 19

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May 15, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: 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 13, and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) 18 are set for a telephonic motion hearing on 5/27/2025 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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May 28, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic motion hearing held on 5/27/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, 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 [13], and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [18] are entered and continued. By 6/3/2025, Plaintiff shall make a supplemental filing that confirms the Plaintiff has the right to enforce all the trademarks and copyrights at issue. Telephonic status hearing set for 6/5/2025 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 180813117. 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 29, 2025

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on May 27, 2025 before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood. Order Number: 51985. Court Reporter Contact Information: Brenda Varney, CSR, RMR, CRR, brenda_varney@ilnd.uscourts.gov. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 6/19/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/30/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/27/2025.

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June 2, 2025

Supplement to Motion [13] by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

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June 5, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 6/5/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's supplemental filing does not fully address the Court's concerns regarding whether Plaintiff is the real party in interest entitled to enforce the trademarks and copyrights at issue. 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 [13], and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [18] are entered and continued. By 6/12/2025, Plaintiff shall make a further supplemental filing that includes evidence (such as a declaration or affidavit, or copies of documents) confirming that Plaintiff has the right to enforce all the trademarks and copyrights at issue. Plaintiff is granted leave to file the supplement under seal, if necessary to preserve the confidentiality of other contract terms. Telephonic status hearing set for 6/17/2025 at 11:15 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 180813117. 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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June 12, 2025

DECLARATION of Mekalaradha Murphy

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June 17, 2025

AMENDED complaint by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC against The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

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June 17, 2025

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Amended Schedule A regarding amended complaint[27]

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June 17, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 6/17/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, 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 [13], and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [18] are taken under advisement pending receipt of Plaintiff's anticipated amended complaint. As stated on the record, Plaintiff shall file their amended complaint within 24 hours. Telephonic status hearing set for 7/2/2025 at 10:30 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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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June 18, 2025

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on June 5, 2025 before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood. Order Number: 52087. Court Reporter Contact Information: Brenda Varney, CSR, RMR, CRR, brenda_varney@ilnd.uscourts.gov. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 7/9/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/21/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/16/2025.

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July 2, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 6/17/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, 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 [13], and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [18] are granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. The Clerk's Office is directed to maintain the following documents under seal until further order of this Court: (1) Schedule A regarding complaint [2], (2) Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 [17], and (3) Amended Schedule A regarding amended complaint [28]. The Temporary Restraining Order shall be maintained under seal until further order of the Court. The Temporary Restraining Order is entered effective 11:00 a.m. on 7/2/2025 and shall expire in fourteen (14) days. It is further ordered that Plaintiff shall deposit with the Court ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) as security, determined adequate for the payment of such damages as any person may be entitled to recover as a result of a wrongful restraint hereunder. Telephonic status hearing set for 7/16/2025 at 10:00 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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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July 2, 2025

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 7/2/2025. Mailed notice

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July 7, 2025

Registry Deposit Information Form by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

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July 7, 2025

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

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July 7, 2025

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant 02QS and all other Defendants identified in the Complaint

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July 11, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order

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July 11, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of extension of time[36]

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July 11, 2025

DECLARATION of Rachel S. Miller regarding memorandum in support of motion[37]

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July 15, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order 36 is granted. The Court finds good cause to extend the temporary restraining order an additional 14 days to 7/30/2025. Telephonic status hearing set for 7/16/2025 is stricken and reset for 7/30/2025 at 9:00 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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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July 24, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

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July 25, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for preliminary injunction

(Exhibit A)

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July 25, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction 41

(Declaration of Rachel S. Miller)

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July 25, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 7/25/2025, answer due 8/15/2025.

Declaration of Lucas A. Peterson

(Exhibit A)

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July 29, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 41 will be heard at the telephonic hearing set for 7/30/2025 at 9:00 AM. Any person wishing to be heard on the motion shall file an appearance and contact the courtroom deputy (laritza_arcos@ilnd.uscourts.gov) for instructions on how to join the call. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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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July 30, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 7/30/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [41] is granted. By 8/6/2025, Plaintiff shall file a supplemental submission that reflects the amount of frozen funds for each defendant. Plaintiff is granted leave to file the document under seal. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk's Office is directed to unseal: (1) Schedule A regarding complaint [2], (2) Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 [17], (3) Amended Schedule A regarding amended complaint [28]., and (4) the sealed temporary restraining order [32]. 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_Term inate_Instructions.pdf. Telephonic status hearing set for 8/27/2025 at 9:30 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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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July 30, 2025

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 7/30/2025. Mailed notice

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Aug. 4, 2025

SEALED RESPONSE by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC to order on motion for preliminary injunction, telephone conference, set/reset hearings, 45

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Aug. 11, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

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Aug. 14, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

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Aug. 19, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain Defendants

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Aug. 19, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for default judgment as to all Defendants

(Exhibit A)

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Aug. 19, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, 51

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

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Aug. 19, 2025

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 52

(Exhibit 1)

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Aug. 21, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

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Aug. 22, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment as to all remaining defendants 51 will be heard at the telephonic hearing set for 8/27/2025 at 9:30 AM. Any party wishing to be heard on the motion shall contact the courtroom deputy (laritza_arcos@ilnd.uscourts.gov) for instructions on how to join the call. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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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Aug. 27, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status and motion hearing held on 8/27/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment as to all remaining defendants [51] is granted. Enter Default Judgment Order. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice

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Aug. 28, 2025

DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 8/28/2025. Mailed notice

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Aug. 29, 2025

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order 57 in the amount of $600,000 as to certain defendants

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