2025-cv-15526

COMPLAINT filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24508420.

Exhibit 1

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Exhibit 2 -- Parts 1-2 regarding complaint[1]

MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Jennifer Van Nacht

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Thomas Joseph Juettner

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Manish S. Shah. 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.

MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for temporary restraining order 12

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[13]

DECLARATION of Dana A. Cizmadia regarding memorandum in support of motion[13]

Exhibit 1

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Exhibit 2 Parts 1-2 regarding declaration[15]

MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[17]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[18]

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order[12], motion for leave to file[4], motion for miscellaneous relief[17] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/6/2026 at 09:45 AM.

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.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Plaintiff's ex parte motions are granted and no appearance is necessary. Enter Sealed TRO. But see Smart Study Co., Ltd v. Shenzhenshixindajixieyouxiangongsi, No. 24-313, 2025 WL 3672740, at *6 (2d Cir. Dec. 18, 2025) (email service on Chinese defendants is prohibited by the Hague Service Convention). Notices Mailed.

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/5/2026. Notices Mailed.

Registry Deposit Information Form by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 50,000.00 posted by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order

MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of extension of time[28]

DECLARATION of Jennifer V. Nacht regarding memorandum in support of motion[29]

NOTICE of Motion by Jennifer Van Nacht for presentment of extension of time[28] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/15/2026 at 09:45 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion for extension of time [28] is granted, and no appearance is necessary. The TRO is extended to 2/2/26. Notices Mailed.

MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for preliminary injunction

Exhibit A

MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction[33]

Declaration of Jennifer V. Nacht

NOTICE of Motion by Jennifer Van Nacht for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[33] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/22/2026 at 09:45 AM.

Exhibit A

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 1/16/2026, answer due 2/6/2026.

Declaration of Thomas J. Juettner

Exhibit A

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Motion hearing held. For the reasons stated in open court, plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction 33 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents in this matter. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to add all defendants listed on Schedule A to the court's docket within three business days. Instructions on how to do so may be located on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/instructions. Notices Mailed.

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/22/2026. Notices Mailed.

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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Hannah Alexa Abes