2025-cv-00357

2025-cv-00357 XYZ Corporation v. The Partnerships Identified on Schedule A

Date :1/13/2025
Court :Northen District of Illinois
Law FirmSULLIVAN

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Date

Document

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Jan. 13, 2025

COMPLAINT (Redacted) filed by XYZ Corporation; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22944689.

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3). (Text entry; no document attached.)

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. (Text entry; no document attached.)

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Jan. 13, 2025

COMPLAINT by Plaintiff XYZ Corporation Complaint (Unredacted) Modified on 3/7/2025.

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2 - Schedule A)

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Jan. 13, 2025

CIVIL Cover Sheet

4

Jan. 13, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff XYZ Corporation by Alison K Carter

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Jan. 13, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff XYZ Corporation by Ann Marie Sullivan (Sullivan, Ann Marie)

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3). (Text entry; no document attached.)

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. (Text entry; no document attached.)

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Jan. 14, 2025

MAILED Copyright Request Letter to Plaintiff's counsel Ann Marie Sullivan and Alison K Carter

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Jan. 14, 2025

MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC

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Jan. 27, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff XYZ Corporation for leave to file Certain Documents under Seal and to Temporarily Proceed under a Pseudonym

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Jan. 27, 2025

MEMORANDUM by XYZ Corporation in support of motion for leave to file 8 Certain Documents under Seal and to Temporarily Proceed under a Pseudonym

Declaration of Ann Marie Sullivan

Declaration of Sandy Zhuang

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

(Exhibit 3)

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Jan. 27, 2025

NOTIFICATION of affiliates by Plaintiff XYZ Corporation Notification of Affiliates Modified on 3/7/2025.

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Jan. 27, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff XYZ Corporation for entry of a Temporary Restraining Order Modified on 3/7/2025.

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Jan. 27, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Plaintiff XYZ Corporation in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order Modified on 3/7/2025.

Declaration in Support of Motion

(Exhibit 1)

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Jan. 27, 2025

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff XYZ Corporation Exhibit 2 - Part 1

Exhibit 2 - Part 2

Exhibit 2 - Part 3

Exhibit 2 - Part 4

Exhibit 2 - Part 5

Exhibit 2 - Part 6

Exhibit 2 - Part 7

Exhibit 2 - Part 8

Exhibit 2 - Part 9

Exhibit 2 - Part 10

Exhibit 2 - Part 11

Exhibit 2 - Part 12

Exhibit 2 - Part 13

Exhibit 2 - Part 14

Exhibit 2 - Part 15

Exhibit 2 - Part 16

Exhibit 2 - Part 17

Exhibit 2 - Part 18

Exhibit 2 - Part 19

(Exhibit 2 - Part 20)

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Jan. 27, 2025

DECLARATION by Plaintiff XYZ Corporation of Alison K. Carter Modified on 3/7/2025.

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Jan. 27, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff XYZ Corporation for Electronic Service of Process

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Jan. 27, 2025

MEMORANDUM by XYZ Corporation in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 15 for Electronic Service of Process

Declaration of Ann Marie Sullivan

(Exhibit 1-2)

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Jan. 27, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Alison K Carter for presentment of motion for leave to file 8, motion for miscellaneous relief 15, Sealed motion 11 before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 1/30/2025 at 09:30 AM.

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Jan. 29, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. On the Court's own Motion, Motion hearing set for 1/30/2025 is reset for 10:00 AM and will proceed via Webex. Prior to the hearing, you are directed to cut and paste this hyper link into a browser: https://us-courts.webex.com/join/virginia_kendallilnd.uscourts.gov You can use the dial in option ONLY if you do not have access to a device with video capability: (650)-479-3207, the access code is: 180 698 4009. 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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Jan. 30, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion hearing held on 1/30/2025. Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 11 is granted. Temporary Restraining Order shall remain in effect up to and including 2/14/2025. Sealed Order to follow. Plaintiff's Motions for leave to file under seal 8 and for electronic service of process 15 are granted. Status hearing set for 2/18/2025 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice

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Jan. 30, 2025

Temporary Restraining Order signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 1/30/2025. Mailed notice Modified on 3/7/2025.

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Feb. 6, 2025

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 posted by XYZ Corporation

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Feb. 11, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff XYZ Corporation for extension of time of the Temporary Restraining Order

(Declaration of Alison K. Carter)

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Feb. 11, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff XYZ Corporation by John Joseph Mariane, IV

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Feb. 12, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. On the Court's own Motion, Motion hearing is set for 2/20/2025 at 9:30 AM regarding Motion for extension of TRO 21 which will proceed via Webex. Prior to the hearing, you are directed to cut and paste this hyper link into a browser: https://us-courts.webex.com/join/virginia_kendallilnd.uscourts.gov You can use the dial in option ONLY if you do not have access to a device with video capability: (650)-479-3207, the access code is: 180 698 4009. Mailed notice

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Feb. 12, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff XYZ Corporation by Gouthami Vanam Tufts

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Feb. 20, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion hearing held on 2/20/2025 via Webex. Plaintiff's Motion for extension of Temporary Restraining Order 21 is granted. Temporary Restraining Order shall remain in effect up to and including 3/6/2025. Status hearing set for 3/6/2025 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice

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Feb. 24, 2025

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Partnerships Identified on Schedule A

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March 3, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff XYZ Corporation for preliminary injunction

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March 3, 2025

MEMORANDUM by XYZ Corporation in support of motion for preliminary injunction 29

(Declaration of Ann Marie Sullivan)

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March 3, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Alison K Carter for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 29 before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 3/6/2025 at 09:30 AM.

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March 3, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed by XYZ Corporation as to The Partnerships Identified on Schedule A on 3/3/2025, answer due 3/24/2025.

Declaration of Service

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

(Exhibit 4)

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March 6, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion hearing held on 3/6/2025. Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction 29 is granted. Order to follow. Status hearing set for 4/15/2025 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice

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March 6, 2025

PRELIMINARY Injunction Order signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 3/6/2025. Mailed notice

35

March 20, 2025

ANSWER to Complaint by breeze home decorations (Exhibits) (Received via PDF Submission link on Box.com on 03/20/25)

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March 21, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants ling long, SuchinmL, Liunuss, Aqur2020, Goldzun, Socialme us, Likeets, Hongsai, Vinnat us, Oumij1, Minnya, A-yixian, Fonsyn by Timothy Tiewei Wang

Exhibit A

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March 21, 2025

MOTION by Defendants A-yixian, Aqur2020, Fonsyn, Goldzun, Hongsai, Likeets, Liunuss, Minnya, Oumij1, Socialme us, SuchinmL, Vinnat us, ling long for extension of time to file answer regarding sealed document[2] Unopposed

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March 21, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Timothy Tiewei Wang for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer, [37] before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 4/15/2025 at 09:30 AM.

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March 24, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Defendants' Unopposed Motion to extend deadline to Answer or otherwise plead 37 is granted. Answer shall be filed by 4/14/2025. Mailed notice

40

April 4, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by XYZ Corporation with prejudice as to certain Defendants

41

April 11, 2025

MOTION by Defendants A-yixian, Aqur2020, Fonsyn, Goldzun, Hongsai, Likeets, Liunuss, Minnya, Oumij1, Socialme us, SuchinmL, Vinnat us, ling long for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 Unopposed

42

April 11, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Timothy Tiewei Wang for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 41 before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 4/16/2025 at 09:30 AM.

43

April 11, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by XYZ Corporation with prejudice as to certain Defendants

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April 14, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Defendants' Unopposed Motion to extend deadline to Answer or otherwise plead 41 is granted. Answer shall be filed by 5/8/2025. Status hearing set for 4/15/2025 is reset for 5/8/2025 at 9:30 AM. Motion hearing set for 4/16/2025 is stricken. Mailed notice

45

April 18, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by XYZ Corporation with prejudice as to certain Defendants

46

May 7, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Due to Plaintiff's Counsel being out of town, Status hearing set for 5/8/2025 at 9:30 AM will now proceed via Webex. Prior to the hearing, you are directed to cut and paste this hyper link into a browser: https://us-courts.webex.com/join/virginia_kendallilnd.uscourts.gov You can use the dial in option ONLY if you do not have access to a device with video capability: (650)-479-3207, the access code is: 180 698 4009. Mailed notice

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May 8, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Status hearing held on 5/8/2025 via Webex. Plaintiff's Counsel reports they are working on settlement with some of the remaining Defendants. Status hearing set for 7/1/2025 at 9:30 AM (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE). Mailed notice

48

May 9, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by XYZ Corporation with prejudice as to certain Defendants

49

May 19, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by XYZ Corporation with prejudice as to certain Defendants

50

May 29, 2025

LETTER from breeze home decorations. (Received via pro se online portal on 05/29/25)

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June 13, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by XYZ Corporation with prejudice as to certain Defendants

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June 17, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant CAICAI TRADE by Timothy Tiewei Wang

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June 17, 2025

MOTION by Defendant CAICAI TRADE for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] Unopposed

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June 17, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Timothy Tiewei Wang for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer[53] before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 6/24/2025 at 09:30 AM.

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June 18, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Defendant CAICAI TRADE's Motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 53 is granted. Responsive Brief shall be filed on or before 7/8/2025. Status hearing is reset 7/23/2025 at 9:30 AM. Motion hearing set for 6/24/2025 is stricken. Mailed notice

56

July 13, 2025

PRO SE Appearance by Defendant wanggexuan (Received via pro se online portal on 7/13/2025)

57

July 13, 2025

MOTION by Defendant wanggexuan for extension of time to file answer or otherwise plead (Received via pro se online portal on 7/13/2025)

58

July 17, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by XYZ Corporation with prejudice as to certain Defendant

59

July 22, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. On the Court's own Motion due to a jury trial proceeding, Status hearing set for 7/23/2025 is reset to 9:00 AM (PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY). Mailed notice

60

July 23, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Status hearing held on 7/23/2025. Defendant wanggexuan's Motion for extension of time to answer 57 is granted. Answer shall be filed by 8/15/2025. Status hearing set for 8/20/2025 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice

61

Aug. 6, 2025

ANSWER, AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES, AND PRAYER FOR RELIEF by Defendant wanggexuan. (Received via pro se online portal on 8/06/2025)

62

Aug. 6, 2025

MOTION TO COMPEL Disclosure of Copyright Registrations and Schedule A by Defendant wanggexuan. (Exhibits) (Received via pro se online portal on 8/06/2025)

63

Aug. 6, 2025

MOTION TO SEVER MISJOINED DEFENDANTS by Defendant wanggexuan. (Received via pro se online portal on 8/06/2025)

64

Aug. 11, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by XYZ Corporation with prejudice as to certain Defendants

65

Aug. 20, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Status hearing held on 8/20/2025. Plaintiff's Counsel reports they are working on resolution with remaining Defendants. Defendants' Motion to Compel 62 and Motion to Sever 63 are dismissed as moot. Status hearing set for 9/18/2025 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice

66

Sept. 13, 2025

OMNIBUS MOTION by Defendant wanggexuan to reinstate prior motions or, in the alternative, to set firm, defendant-specific deadlines (Received via pro se online portal on 9/13/2025)

Proposed Order

67

Sept. 16, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. On the Court's own Motion, Status hearing set for 9/18/2025 is reset for 9/30/2025 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice

68

Sept. 24, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff XYZ Corporation for entry of default as to all remaining defendants, MOTION by Plaintiff XYZ Corporation for default judgment as to all remaining defendants

(Exhibit 1 - Schedule A)

69

Sept. 24, 2025

MEMORANDUM by XYZ Corporation in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, 68 as to all remaining defendants

(Declaration of Alison K. Carter)

70

Sept. 24, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by John Joseph Mariane, IV for presentment of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, 68 before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 9/30/2025 at 09:30 AM.

71

Sept. 26, 2025

PROPOSED ORDER by wanggexuan Denying Plaintiff's Motion for entry of default and default judgment as to defendant "wanggexuan" (D541). (Received via pro se online portal on 9/26/2025)

72

Sept. 29, 2025

MOTION by Defendant wanggexuan for leave to appear by webex video at the September 30, 2025 status hearing (and, in the alternative, to excuse personal appearance). (Received via pro se online portal on 9/29/2025). (jn,)

73

Sept. 29, 2025

{PROPOSED] Order granting Defendant "Wanggexuan" (D541) leave to appear by webex video at the September 30, 2025 status hearing by wanggexuan. (Received via pro se online portal on 9/29/2025). (jn,)

74

Sept. 30, 2025

RESPONSE by wanggexuan (D541)'s Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff XYZ Corporation for entry of default as to all remaining defendants MOTION by Plaintiff XYZ Corporation for default judgment as to all remaining defendants 68 (Dkt. 68-70) (Received via pro se online portal on 9/30/2025)

75

Sept. 30, 2025

DECLARATION of Wang Gexuan in opposition to plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment [68] (Dkt. 68-70) (Received via pro se online portal on 9/30/2025)

76

Sept. 30, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion hearing held on 9/30/2025. Plaintiff's Motion for entry of Default and Default Judgment as to Defendants as identified in Schedule A [66] is granted. Enter Order of Default as to Defendants identified in Schedule A. The Court advises Defendant wanggexuan that an individual cannot represent a corporate entity. Pro Se Defendant wanggexuan's Motions to reinstate [66] and Motion for leave to appear via Webex [72] are stricken. Enter Final Judgment Order. Mailed notice

77

Sept. 30, 2025

FINAL Judgment Order signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 9/30/2025. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice

78

Oct. 1, 2025

RULE 59(e)/RULE 60(b) MOTION by Defendant wanggexuan to alter or amend the final judgment, or, in the alternative, to vacate the default judgment; and MOTION to stay enforcement under rule 62(b). (Received via pro se online portal on 10/1/2025)

79

Oct. 1, 2025

DECLARATION of Wang Gexuan in support of defendant's rule 59(e)/60(b) motion and request for rule 62(b) stay 78. (Exhibits) (Received via pro se online portal on 10/1/2025)

80

Oct. 1, 2025

RECEIVED PROPOSED ORDER by wanggexuan (Received via pro se online portal on 10/1/2025)

81

Oct. 7, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion hearing set for 10/16/2025 at 10:00 AM regarding Defendant wanggexuan's Motion to alter or amend the final judgment 78. Motion hearing will proceed via Webex. Prior to the hearing, you are directed to cut and paste this hyper link into a browser: https://us-courts.webex.com/join/virginia_kendallilnd.uscourts.gov You can use the dial in option ONLY if you do not have access to a device with video capability: (650)-479-3207, the access code is: 180 698 4009. Mailed notice

82

Oct. 7, 2025

EMERGENCY MOTION by Defendant wanggexuan to stay enforcement and maintain asset restraints pending disposition of Defendant wanggexuan's rule 59(e) motion 78. (Received via pro se online portal on 10/7/2025)

(Proposed Order)

83

Oct. 7, 2025

DECLARATION of Wanggexuan in support of emergency motion to stay enforcement 82. (Exhibit) (Received via pro se online portal on 10/7/2025)

84

Oct. 15, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. On the Court's own Motion, Motion hearing set for 10/16/2025 is reset for 9:30 AM (PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE) and will continue to proceed via Webex. Prior to the hearing, you are directed to cut and paste this hyper link into a browser: https://us-courts.webex.com/join/virginia_kendallilnd.uscourts.gov You can use the dial in option ONLY if you do not have access to a device with video capability: (650)-479-3207, the access code is: 180 698 4009. Mailed notice

85

Oct. 16, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion hearing held via Webex. Defendant wanggexuan's Motion to alter or amend the Final Judgment, or in the alternative, to vacate Default Judgment 78 is granted in part. The Court sua sponte modified Final Judgment against Defendant wanggexuan of $100,000 to $25,000 based upon the amount of profit that was gained and the number of sales. Defendant wanggexuan's Motion to stay enforcement 78 is denied. Mailed notice

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