2023-cv-06808

COMPLAINT filed by Merch Traffic, LLC; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20999859.

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC Schedule A regarding complaint 1

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Merch Traffic, LLC

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Merch Traffic, LLC

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Kahlia Roe Halpern

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Berel Yonathan Lakovitsky

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable M. David Weisman. Case assignment: Random assignment.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman. Plaintiff is put on notice that it may be required to file a memorandum discussing the propriety of joinder under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20(a)(2) if it appears that defendants are too numerous or unconnected. In addition, should default judgment enter against defendant(s), Plaintiff should be prepared to prove up damages by affidavit or hearing. Mailed notice.

MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.

AMENDED complaint by Merch Traffic, LLC against The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC Schedule A regarding amended complaint 14

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

MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order 16

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 17

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DECLARATION of Emily Holt regarding memorandum in support of motion 17

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC Exhibit 2 regarding declaration 19

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 21

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 22

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NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order 16, motion for leave to file 3, motion for miscellaneous relief 21 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 9/12/2023 at 10:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Presentment of plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [3], ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [16], and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [21] set for 9/12/2023 at 10:00 AM will proceed as an in-person hearing in courtroom 1241. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 9/12/2023. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [3], ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [16], and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [21] are granted. Enter Order. An in-person status hearing is set for 9/26/2023 at 10:00 AM. Mailed notice.

SEALED ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 9/12/2023. Mailed notice.

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 posted by Merch Traffic, LLC. (Document not imaged)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Quinn Bradley Guillermo

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for preliminary injunction

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MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction 30

Declaration of Kahlia R. Halpern

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NOTICE of Motion by Kahlia Roe Halpern for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 30 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 9/26/2023 at 10:00 AM.

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Merch Traffic, LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 9/21/2023, answer due 10/12/2023.

Declaration of Quinn B. Guillermo

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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Thomas Joseph Juettner

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 9/26/2023. Defendants did not appear nor contact the Court. Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [30] is granted. Enter Order. The Clerk's Office is directed to unseal Schedule A to the Complaint [2] and Amended Complaint [15], Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Emily Holt [17], and the Temporary Restraining Order [27]. An in-person status hearing is set for 11/13/2023 at 10:00 AM. Law Firm of Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. is ordered to add ALL Defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Instructions can be found on the court's website located at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. Mailed notice.

NEW PARTIES: cultivat39, dung012_17, e_camping, georgianne22, hon351, knowin-28, ngoho_56, tr716863, trin_8140 and tudi_0 added to case caption.

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for default judgment as to all Defendants

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MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment 36

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DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 37

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NOTICE of Motion by Kahlia Roe Halpern for presentment of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment 36 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 10/24/2023 at 10:00 AM.

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 10/24/2023. Defendants did not appear nor contact the Court. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment 36 is granted. Default is entered in favor of plaintiff and against all defendants identified in Schedule A. Enter Order. The ten thousand dollar ($10,000) surety bond posted by Plaintiff is hereby released to Plaintiff or its counsel, Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. The Clerk of the Court is directed to return the surety bond previously deposited with the Clerk of the Court to Plaintiff or its counsel. Status hearing set for 11/13/2023 is stricken. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.

FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 10/24/2023. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of withdrawal of bond 28 by John Summerfield Surety for $10,000