2024-cv-00087

COMPLAINT filed by Howard Robinson; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-21484729.

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

(Exhibit 4)

SCHEDULE A by Plaintiff Howard Robinson Schedule A to Complaint 1 Modified on 2/2/2024.

CIVIL Cover Sheet

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Howard Robinson by Keith A. Vogt

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Howard Robinson by Yanling Jiang

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Howard Robinson by Yi Bu

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Howard Robinson by Adam Grodman

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Howard Robinson by Cameron Eugene Mcintyre

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Howard Robinson by Monica Rita Martin

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Howard Robinson by Christopher Romero

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable John Robert Blakey. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3).

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 Copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC.

MOTION by Plaintiff Howard Robinson for leave to file under seal

MOTION by Plaintiff Howard Robinson for leave to file excess pages

MEMORANDUM in support of 14 Exparte motion

Declaration of Keith A. Vogt

Exhibit 1-4, of Keith A. Vogt's declaration

Declaration of Howard Robinson

(Exhibit 1, of Howard Robinson's declaration)

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Howard Robinson Sealed Exhibit 2, Declaration of Howard Robinson regarding memorandum in support of motion, 15 Modified on 2/2/2024.

Exhibit 2-1

(Exhibit 2-2)

Presentment for Exparte motion 14 and NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for leave to file excess pages 13, motion for leave to file 12 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 1/10/2024 at 11:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the materials submitted, this Court grants Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 12 and motion for leave to file excess pages 13. The Court also grants Plaintiff's ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order 14. Enter sealed temporary restraining order. Absent further order, this TRO will expire on 1/22/24. The 1/10/24 Notice of Motion date is stricken as to all motions. Mailed notice

ORDER Signed by the Honorable John Robert Blakey on 1/8/2024. Mailed notice Modified on 2/2/2024.

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 Howard Robinson. (Document not scanned)

MOTION by Plaintiff Howard Robinson for preliminary injunction

MEMORANDUM by Howard Robinson in support of motion for preliminary injunction 21

Declaration of Keith A. Vogt

(Exhibit 1, Declaration of Keith Vogt)

NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 21 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 1/24/2024 at 11:00 AM.

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Howard Robinson as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 1/17/2024, answer due 2/7/2024.

(Declaration of Service, Keith A. Vogt)

MOTION by Plaintiff Howard Robinson for extension of time for Temporary Restraining Order 19

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: The Court grants Plaintiff's motion 25 to extend the temporary restraining order entered 1/8/24 19. The Court finds that good cause exists to extend the temporary restraining order, and the order is hereby extended an additional fourteen days, to 2/5/24. Mailed notice

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Wowcugi by Carla Elizabeth Buterman

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Motion hearing held on 1/24/2024 and continued to 1/29/2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1203. The Court takes Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction 21 under advisement and directs Plaintiff to submit a proposed order. As discussed in court, Plaintiff and Defendant No. 41 shall meet and confer concerning an agreed order. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: In person status hearing held on 1/29/2024. Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction 21 is granted as modified by agreement of the parties. Enter Agreed Asset Restraint Order for Defendant No. 41 WOWCUGI. Mailed notice

AGREED ASSET RESTRAINT ORDER FOR DEFENDANT NO. 41 WOWCUGI Signed by the Honorable John Robert Blakey on 1/29/2024. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: In person status hearing held on 1/29/2024. Plaintiff and Defendant WOWCUGI (No. 41) appeared; no other Defendants appeared or otherwise objected in response to the TRO or Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 21. Accordingly, and based upon the same findings made in this Court's TRO 19, this Court finds that a preliminary injunction is appropriate and warranted, as well as unopposed and grants Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction 21 as to all Defendants other than Defendant WOWCUGI (No. 41). Enter Preliminary Injunction Order as to all Defendants Except Defendant WOWCUGI (No. 41). The Court directs the Clerk 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. Plaintiff may find instructions at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. Additionally, based upon the representations of Plaintiff and Defendant WOWCUGI, the Court grants these parties' request for entry of an agreed asset restraint order. Enter Agreed Asset Restraint Order as to Defendant WOWCUGI (No. 41). Mailed notice

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER Signed by the Honorable John Robert Blakey on 1/29/2024. Mailed notice (Main Document 32 replaced on 2/12/2024).

NEW PARTIES: GuangZhouHuaLiuShangMaoYouXianGongSi, TANGTANGTING, xujingjinpindian, iqingyinzixunguanli, ZhouShiPingLuQuShengZhe, xiuyuquliuwenjunbaihuoshanghang, RICH METAL SIGN SHOP, HOOFRA, NX-shoopaa, NICETAG, GUYUSF, didiiang22, ZICHENG666, dealstorezz, yuanzhououmoyingbaihuodian, YUMENGXIAO, TuAnn, AgedsignDirect, TinAccents, oumate, AETICON, Lmk Signs Art, Coffee cave, MOEESD, zhengqingshan1973, YuflourishingLu, HanabiiStore, shiliumingsha, linliangju, xuyingdexiaodian, LongYanShiXiFuQuanMaoYiYouXianGongSi, Xichang Trading, chengweicui, HANG HO, waerte, Wang Chx Creative Tin Sign, Kaizen Global Distribution, UNNGS1, zhoujianming, WOWCUGI, Baby Photo, SKY365789 and Honest Duvet Cover added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: GuangZhouHuaLiuShangMaoYouXianGongSi, TANGTANGTING, xujingjinpindian, iqingyinzixunguanli, ZhouShiPingLuQuShengZhe, xiuyuquliuwenjunbaihuoshanghang, RICH METAL SIGN SHOP, HOOFRA, NX-shoopaa, NICETAG, GUYUSF, didiiang22, ZICHENG666, dealstorezz, yuanzhououmoyingbaihuodian, YUMENGXIAO, TuAnn, AgedsignDirect, TinAccents, oumate, AETICON, Lmk Signs Art, Coffee cave, MOEESD, zhengqingshan1973, YuflourishingLu, HanabiiStore, shiliumingsha, linliangju, xuyingdexiaodian, LongYanShiXiFuQuanMaoYiYouXianGongSi, Xichang Trading, chengweicui, HANG HO, waerte, Wang Chx Creative Tin Sign, Kaizen Global Distribution, UNNGS1, zhoujianming, WOWCUGI, Baby Photo, SKY365789 and Honest Duvet Cover added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: gaoyaqing, Elbe Store, Shining Only, WangDengWeng, zhijiangshizhuanshuncangshangmaoyouxiangongsi, YangSH Sign Decor, Rougui Trading, Zheng7364Li Hong, MAO SIGN, DreamGo, lixinxiaohubaihuoxiaoshouyouxiangongsi, ZIMING SHOP, LOPRGJO-US, Xuwimaw-US, Heergiu55, Lisandrou, dream family china, ZHENDIY, WannaSong, QDICA, zhiyanclothes, xiangchengshinuotairiyongbaihuodian, fujianlonghushan, JUNYANSTORE, Jndtueit Store, panjinbin54, PZZ, bigcardesigns, tiandengshunchengtongxundian, KUIFORTI, RONGDIY, quanzhouzhuotairongshuoxinxikejiyouxiangongsi, yangongfa, ROODTONG, FEASRT, MERHE, hezhiwei789, Best Daily Shop, YOUMENG OFFICIAL SHOP, Enzenon, lglai, startfa-US, Wostidbik-US, Cxfutai-US, A-yixian, Tyenaza, Vastings, Xiecaiboe-US, Black Strawberry Auto Parts House, YZYAYTSIGN, LVeShop, luofenbaihuo, wuhunihuiqishangmaoyouxiangongsi1, mengrenyutinsign, ZhouKongRangKeJi and sheerue771 added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: The home of the creative, LonED, long red, foshanshizhiqijiashangmaoyouxiangongsi, nuanbaihuo, qianxiangriyongbaihuodian, hechunxianghaibao, chengdouduohoufamaoyi, YISHIFZU-US, Rusofie-US, xianshibeilinqufanyichenshangmaodian, HBJHJ, Fusurire, AKACU FASHION, TheEa, YMXPC, LiMin., bao feng art poster, ppphaibaihuo, ugffhk, Odile Store, jiujiangjiekasishangmao, Barnett Art, ALLEYYSTORE, zuojin23, CIMIN STORE, SSJ-ARTGIFT, Little Star Gift Store, THE HOUSE OF GREEN, jiujiangzhixiangyuanshangmao, ChinhVTStore, QualitySStore, wuzhouhao544, urvwen, chun369, SKETVNHR, zhan yi, LiuXiangJiaQinWen, wenzhoushixueximaoyiyouxiangongsi, KEVNHSRT, CHENJUNJIAN, wuhuqinoyoushangmaoyouxiangongsi, myPrecious, ZHENGHENPP, Fashion Anime, quanzhoushikaichi, CRIOEVN-US, fddsfw, jinleero and XUEQIN STORE added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: taiyuanyixin, Dengkun1314, DEYIDIY, quanzhoushikehuanwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, DZYUTING, KAIMEIKEJI, ZOUTAIRONG, ZPINXIGN, hejinshiyanchumaoyiyouxiangongsi, RUORAN, Lyibao, OnlineGo, shangqingcommerce, hfx-poster, xiaozhenyinghaibao, cold master DIY lab, linpingpinghaibao, zhijiangshiqiyingdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, LONGJINGGE, wanguoming, Voarch-US and ZY ART added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: Snick Store, Tangying Store, NETILGEN, YISU Home, Xuhangla, Hengxinshuo, Jinafashion, Zero Store, FAGINEY STORE, Lanshengkai, Yarong Store, Gogomarket, Yinuoxi Store, Mingjingbo, kaixianghui, jinghappy, Krisimil Grocery, Daily department store, Mintai Commerce Shop, Suzhong store, Sunshine Market, visit our art gallery, PC power, PeanutsPaint Company, Z'yazhiguo Co.ltd, Toy bar LLC, Hubei xinmu industry co., ltd, Beutyone Official Store and FKELYI added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: Dependant 164 added to case caption.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants A-yixian, Cxfutai-US, FAGINEY STORE, Gogomarket, Heergiu55, Hengxinshuo, Jinafashion, Lanshengkai, Lisandrou, Mingjingbo, TuAnn, Tyenaza, Vastings, Wostidbik-US, Xiecaiboe-US, Xuhangla, Yinuoxi Store, ZY ART, Zero Store, jinghappy, kaixianghui, startfa-US by Timothy Tiewei Wang

Exhibit A - List of Represented defendants

MOTION by Defendants A-yixian, Cxfutai-US, FAGINEY STORE, Gogomarket, Heergiu55, Hengxinshuo, Jinafashion, Lanshengkai, Lisandrou, Mingjingbo, TuAnn, Tyenaza, Vastings, Wostidbik-US, Xiecaiboe-US, Xuhangla, Yinuoxi Store, ZY ART, Zero Store, jinghappy, kaixianghui, startfa-US for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1]

NOTICE of Motion by Timothy Tiewei Wang for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer, [34] before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 2/21/2024 at 11:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Defendants A-yixian, Cxfutai-US, FAGINEY STORE, Gogomarket, Heergiu55, Hengxinshuo, Jinafashion, Lanshengkai, Lisandrou, Mingjingbo, TuAnn, Tyenaza, Vastings, Wostidbik-US, Xiecaiboe-US, Xuhangla, Yinuoxi Store, ZY ART, Zero Store, jinghappy, kaixianghui, startfa-US motion for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint [34] is granted and any answer shall be filed on or before 3/5/2024. Motion hearing set for 2/21/2024 is stricken. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to [Certain] defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notice of dismissal 37, this case is dismissed without prejudice as to the Defendants listed on this document. Mailed notice

MOTION by Plaintiff Howard Robinson for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against the Defendants Identified in First Amended Schedule A

(Exhibit 1)

MEMORANDUM by Howard Robinson in support of motion for default judgment, 39

Errata 1

Exhibit 2

(Declaration of Keith A. Vogt)

NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for default judgment, 39 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 2/28/2024 at 11:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon Plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal [37], this case is dismissed without prejudice as to the following Defendants: 25 zhengqingshan1973; 36 waerte; 51 Rougui Trading; 115 TheEa; 33 Xichang Trading; 147 CRIOEVN-US; 18 AgedsignDirect; 19 TinAccents; 20 oumate; 125 zuojin23; 102 LonED; 54 DreamGo; 73 tiandengshunchengtongxundian; 176 NETILGEN; 202 FKELYI; 56 ZIMING SHOP; 62 ZHENDIY; 65 zhiyanclothes; 68 JUNYANSTORE; 69 Jndtueit Store; 71 PZZ; 72 bigcardesigns; 74 KUIFORTI; 75 RONGDIY; 76 quanzhouzhuotairongshuoxinxikejiyouxiangongsi; 83 YOUMENG OFFICIAL SHOP; 144 ZHENGHENPP; 146 quanzhoushikaichi; 149 jinleero; 150 XUEQIN STORE; 151 taiyuanyixin; 153 DEYIDIY; 154 quanzhoushikehuanwangluokejiyouxiangongsi; 155 DZYUTING; 156 KAIMEIKEJI; 157 ZOUTAIRONG; 158 ZPINXIGN; 160 RUORAN; 161 Lyibao; 162 OnlineGo; 113 Fusurire; 107 hechunxianghaibao; 168 linpingpinghaibao; 192 Mintai Commerce Shop; 79 FEASRT; 2 TANGTANGTING; 15 yuanzhououmoyingbaihuodian; 66 xiangchengshinuotairiyongbaihuodian; 117 LiMin.; 143 myPrecious; 200 Hubei xinmu industry co., ltd; 201 Beutyone Official Store; 120 ugffhk; 134 urvwen; and 41 WOWCUGI. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to [Certain] defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Motion hearing held on 2/28/2024. Defendant failed to appear and failed to notify Chambers of any scheduling conflicts. Plaintiff's motion for default judgment [39] is denied without prejudice for the reasons stated in court. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal 43, the defendants listed on this document are dismissed without prejudice. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to [Certain] defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal 46, this case is dismissed as to the following Defendants: 86 startfa-US; 88 Cxfutai-US; 92 Xiecaiboe-US; 6 xiuyuquliuwenjunbaihuoshanghang; and 173 ZY ART. Absent reinstatement by 7/31/24, this dismissal shall automatically convert to a dismissal with prejudice as to all dismissed Defendants. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal 46, this case is dismissed as to the following Defendants: 86 startfa-US; 88 Cxfutai-US; 92 Xiecaiboe-US; 6 xiuyuquliuwenjunbaihuoshanghang; and 173 ZY ART. Absent reinstatement by 7/31/24, this dismissal shall automatically convert to a dismissal with prejudice as to all dismissed Defendants. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to [Certain] defendants

MOTION by Plaintiff Howard Robinson for default judgment as to Against the Defendants Identified in First Amended Schedule A

(Exhibit 1)

MEMORANDUM by Howard Robinson in support of motion for default judgment 50

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

(Declaration of Keith A. Vogt)

NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for default judgment 50 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 5/1/2024 at 11:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal [49], this case is dismissed as to the following Defendants: 17 TuAnn; 53 MAO SIGN; and 87 Wostidbik-US. Absent reinstatement by 7/31/24, this dismissal shall automatically convert to a dismissal with prejudice as to all dismissed Defendants. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to Defendant no. 84 Enzenon

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Motion hearing held on Plaintiff's motion for default judgment 50. No defendant having appeared to object to the motion or otherwise, and for the reasons explained in the accompanying order, the Court grants Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment as to the Defendants identified in the accompanying Amended Schedule A 50. Enter Default Judgment Order. Based upon the notice of voluntary dismissal 54, this case is dismissed without prejudice as to Defendant Enzenon (No. 84), and absent reinstatement by 7/31/24, this dismissal shall automatically convert to a dismissal with prejudice. All matters in dispute now having been resolved, the case is closed. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.

DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable John Robert Blakey on 5/1/2024. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to Defendant no. 77 yangongfa

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to Defendant no. 131 ChinhVTStore and no. 132 QualitySStore

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notices of voluntary dismissal [57] and [57], Defendants yangongfa, ChinhVTStore and QualitySStore are dismissed without prejudice. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to Defendant no. 126 CIMIN STORE

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal [60], this case is dismissed without prejudice as to Defendant CIMIN STORE. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to Defendant no. 110 Rusofie-US

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to Defendant no. 110 Rusofie-US

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notices of voluntary dismissal [62] and [63], this case is dismissed without prejudice as to Defendants Beiwei, JenniferLiz and Rusofie-US. Mailed notice