2026-cv-01039

COMPLAINT against JANE DOES 1-100, JOHN DOES 1-100, XYZ COMPANIES 1-100 (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24752764) filed by HYBE CO. LTD. F/K/A BIG HIT ENTERTAINMENT CO. LTD., HYBE AMERICA INC., BIGHIT MUSIC CO. LTD.

Civil Cover Sheet

(Proposed Summons)

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Senior Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell and Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. New case number: 8:26-cv-01039-CEH-TGW.

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NOTICE TO COUNSEL of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk).

ORDER directing reassignment of this action to the next available District Judge, per my Standing Order. Signed by Senior Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 4/10/2026.

Case Reassigned to Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday. New case number: 8:26-cv-01039-SDM-TGW. Senior Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell no longer assigned to the case.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Bighit Music Co. Ltd., Hybe America Inc., Hybe Co. Ltd.

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Frank D'Angelo and Jeff Prystowsky Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk).

MOTION for FRANK D'ANGELO to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24764610 for $150 by Bighit Music Co. Ltd., Hybe America Inc., Hybe Co. Ltd. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson.

MOTION for JEFF PRYSTOWSKY to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24764697 for $150 by Bighit Music Co. Ltd., Hybe America Inc., Hybe Co. Ltd. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson.

ENDORSED ORDER granting [10] Motion for Special Admission of Frank D'Angelo. Attorney Frank D'Angelo may represent the plaintiffs in this action. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 4/14/2026.

ENDORSED ORDER granting [11] Motion for Special Admission of Jeff Prystowsky. Attorney Jeff Prystowsky may represent the plaintiffs in this action. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 4/14/2026.

STANDING ORDER regarding Discovery Motions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 4/14/2026.

NOTICE of supplemental authority re [5] Time Sensitive EXPARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, Seizure Order, and Order to Show Cause Why a Preliminary Injunction Should Not Issue by Bighit Music Co. Ltd., Hybe America Inc., Hybe Co. Ltd.

Exhibit Exhibit A

NOTICE of hearing: re: [5] Time Sensitive EXPARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, Seizure Order, and Order to Show Cause Why a Preliminary Injunction Should Not Issue Show Cause Hearing set for 4/24/2026 at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 15 A before Judge Steven D. Merryday.

EMERGENCY EXPARTE MOTION to Intervine as a Defendant of Right by Cori Carol Hammond. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson.

Exhibit Proposed Ex Parte Motion for TRO

ENDORSED ORDER: The clerk is DIRECTED to UNSEAL Cori Hammond's motion (Doc. 18) and to serve Cori Hammond's motion to the plaintiffs electronically. No later than 5:00 PM EST, APRIL 22, 2026, the plaintiffs must respond to Cori Hammond's motion to intervene. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 4/21/2026.

ORDER: The plaintiffs' motion (Doc. 20) for reconsideration is DENIED. Neither the earlier TRO nor this order prejudices plaintiffs' ability to request a nationwide TRO in another jurisdiction. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 4/22/2026.

RESPONSE in Opposition re [18] EXPARTE MOTION to Intervine as a Defendant of Right filed by Bighit Music Co. Ltd., Hybe America Inc., Hybe Co. Ltd.

ORDER: Hammond's motion (Doc. 18) to intervene is DENIED. See order for details. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 4/22/2026.

ORDER: The clerk must REMOVE the seal from Doc. 25, which is improperly labeled as an ex parte order, and electronically serve the order on the named parties. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 4/22/2026.

EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Cori Carol Hammond. (Chambers notified).

ENDORSED ORDER: The plaintiffs' motion (Doc. 23) to post a good and sufficient bond of $5000 is GRANTED. No later than 5:00 PM, APRIL 23, 2026, the plaintiffs must post the bond. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 4/23/2026.

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Show Cause Hearing hearing previously scheduled for 04/24/2026 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Show Cause Hearing set for 4/29/2026 at 01:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 15 A before Judge Steven D. Merryday.

ENDORSED ORDER: The show cause hearing is RESCHEDULUED. The defendants must SHOW CAUSE before the Honorable Steven D. Merryday, United States District Judge, in Courtroom 15A of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse, 801 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida, at 1:30 p.m. on APRIL 29, 2026, why, under Rule 65, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 6.01, a preliminary injunction should not issue enjoining the defendants and any person acting in concert with the defendants from manufacturing, distributing, selling, or offering for sale clothing, photographs, posters, toys, stickers, and other merchandise bearing the BTS trademarks. The plaintiffs may appear via video conference. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 4/23/2026.

NOTICE by Bighit Music Co. Ltd., Hybe America Inc., Hybe Co. Ltd. of Filing re Surety

Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Merryday: Order to Show Cause Hearing held on 4/29/2026. Court Reporter: Bill Jones

ENDORSED ORDER: Because the temporary restraining order (Doc. 17) grants relief coextensive with the relief contemplated by the proposed injunction (apart from the twice-denied request for extraterritorial relief) and, as discussed at the April 29, 2026 show cause hearing, the motion for a preliminary injunction is DENIED as moot. The balance of the action is moot, also. The action is DISMISSED but jurisdiction is retained for sixty days to adjudicate any dispute arising from the merchandise seized in accord with the temporary restraining order. The clerk must close the case. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/4/2026.

NOTICE of Local Rule 1.11(e), which provides that, unless an order states another time, a seal under Rule 1.11 expires ninety days after a case is closed and all appeals are exhausted. To prevent the content of a sealed item from appearing on the docket after the seal expires, a party or interested non-party must move for relief before the seal expires. (Signed by Deputy Clerk).

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