Chrome Hearts LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

COMPLAINT filed by Chrome Hearts LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25459255.

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-3 regarding complaint[1]

MOTION by Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Chrome Hearts LLC

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Chrome Hearts LLC

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC by Trevor Christian Talhami

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC by Madeline Halgren

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Daniel P. McLaughlin. 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.

MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

MAILED Copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC

MOTION by Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

MEMORANDUM by Chrome Hearts LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order[15]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]

DECLARATION of Mario Lejtman regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding declaration[18]

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for leave to file[4], motion for temporary restraining order[15] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 8/6/2026 at 09:30 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso:The Court grants Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [4]. Upon review of Plaintiff's complaint, motion for temporary restraining order, and supporting documents, the Court sua sponte raises the issue of whether the 63 defendants named in this action can be properly joined under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20. See Tang v. Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 23 C 4587, 2024 WL 68332, at *3 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 4, 2024); Roadget Bus. Pte. Ltd. v. Individuals, Corps., Ltd. Liab. Companies, Partnerships, & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto, No. 23 C 17036, 2024 WL 1858592, at *6 (N.D. Ill. Apr. 29, 2024); Viking Arm AS v. Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 1:24-cv-1566, 2024 WL 2953105, at *3 (N.D. Ill. June 6, 2024). In particular, the Court is concerned about the wide variation among the products Defendants are alleged to have sold. See Anagram Int'l, LLC v. P'ships & Unincorporated Ass'ns Identified on Schedule A, No. 1:24-cv-12194, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 43230, at *9 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 21, 2025). By 8/5/26, Plaintiff must file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder in light of the principles set forth in the above-cited cases, especially Anagram International, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 43230, at *9, and like decisions. In the alternative, Plaintiff has leave to file an amended complaint by 8/17/26 with a smaller subset of defendants, along with a memorandum explaining why that smaller subset of defendants is properly joined. The pending motion [15] is entered and continued. The 8/6/26 motion hearing is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: The Court sets the initial status conference for 10/1/26. By 9/28/2026, the parties shall file a joint initial status report. A template for the Initial Status Report, setting forth the information required, may be found at http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Judges.aspx by clicking on Judge Alonso's name and then again on the link entitled 'Initial Status Hearings.' If defendants have not entered appearances or been served, plaintiff must file a status report advising the court of the status of service of process or any communication with defendants. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

AMENDED complaint by Chrome Hearts LLC against Hitye and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

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Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal by Chrome Hearts LLC

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso:The Court is in receipt of Plaintiff's notice of withdrawal of its motion for entry of a temporary restraining order [24]. In accordance with that notice, the Court denies Plaintiff's motion for entry of a TRO [15] as moot. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Chrome Hearts LLC as to Hitye

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: A notice of voluntary dismissal has been filed [26]. This case is dismissed without prejudice. Civil case terminated. Notice mailed by Judge's staff