2025-cv-13507

COMPLAINT for Copyright Infringement filed by Wumei Lin; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24301110.

Exhibit 1 to the Complaint

Exhibit 2 to the Complaint

Exhibit 3 to the Complaint

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Wumei Lin Exhibit 1 to the Complaint regarding complaint, [1]

CIVIL Cover Sheet

MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin to seal

Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Motion for Leave to File Under Se

Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of J. Droter

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Wumei Lin Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of J. Droter regarding MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin to seal [4]

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Wumei Lin

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Joseph Wendell Droter

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. (qrtr,) (Text entry; no document attached.)

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Heather K. McShain. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3). (qrtr,) (Text entry; no document attached.)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel: The plaintiff's motion to seal [4] is denied. "The court may for good cause shown enter an order directing that one or more documents be filed under seal." L.R. 26.2(b). "[A] district court must be sensitive to the rights of the public in determining whether any particular document, or class of documents, is appropriately filed under seal." United States v. Corbitt, 879 F.2d 224, 228 (7th Cir. 1989). Here, the plaintiff has not shown good cause exists. The plaintiff argues, "If the portions requested were not sealed, then Defendants may take the following actions: (1) closing the e-commerce stores; (2) transferring the money/assets out; (3) opening new stores to continue the infringing activities. Even worse, these defendants may disclose and spread information to other stores that sell infringing products, leaving Plaintiff no way to recover the economic loss." The plaintiff presents no evidence in support of these claims. The plaintiff's conclusory and speculative statements alone do not establish good cause. For instance, the plaintiff presents no evidence that the defendants named in this case subscribe to the website identified by the plaintiff and no evidence that the defendants would take the actions the plaintiff suggests if the defendants were to learn of this lawsuit. Further, the plaintiff references a motion for a temporary restraining order that has not been filed. The plaintiff shall file an unredacted complaint and attachments on or before November 12, 2025. Mailed notice.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Nihat Deniz Bayramoglu

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Nazly Aileen Bayramoglu

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Katherine Marilyn Kuhn

FIRST AMENDED complaint by Wumei Lin against HONG KONG HANGLIU LIMITED and terminating The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A for Copyright Infringement

Exhibit 1 to the Complaint

Exhibit 2 to the Complaint

MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin for order for Expedited Discovery

Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Motion for Expedited Discovery

Plaintiff's NOTICE of Motion by Joseph Wendell Droter for presentment of motion for order[13] before Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel on 11/20/2025 at 09:30 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel: The motion hearing set for 11/20/2025 at 9:30 a.m. is reset to 10:00 a.m. (TIME CHANGE ONLY) Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel: The plaintiff's motion for expedited discovery [13] is granted in part. The plaintiff may serve a third-party subpoena on Temu seeking information sufficient to identify the defendant and the defendant's contact information, including names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses. The motion hearing is stricken. Mailed notice.

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 12/31/2025: Mailed notice.

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 1/5/2026: Mailed notice.

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) HONG KONG HANGLIU LIMITED dba Lzxcbn by Plaintiff Wumei Lin

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant HONG KONG HANGLIU LIMITED

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel: There is no indication on the docket that the plaintiff has served the defendant within 90 days of filing the complaint. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m). Failure to serve the defendant and provide proof of service on or before February 26, 2026, will result in dismissal of the complaint. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin for service by publication and Electronic Service

Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Motion for Electronic Service

Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of J. Droter

Plaintiff's NOTICE of Motion by Joseph Wendell Droter for presentment of motion for service by publication, [22] before Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel on 2/24/2026 at 09:30 AM.

ORDER AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC SERVICE. Signed by the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel on 2/24/2026. Motion hearing held. Motion for electronic service of process [22] is granted as set forth in the accompanying signature order. Plaintiff's oral motion to amend the case caption is granted. The Clerk is directed to amend the case caption as follows: WUMEI LIN v. HONG KONG HANGLIU LIMITED dba Lzxcbn. Mailed notice.

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Wumei Lin as to HONG KONG HANGLIU LIMITED on 2/24/2026, answer due 3/17/2026.