2024-cv-00223

COMPLAINT filed by Jeff Bartels; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-21504519.

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

(Exhibit 4)

DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Jeff Bartels Schedule A to Complaint 1 Modified on 2/1/2024.

CIVIL Cover Sheet

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Jeff Bartels by Keith A. Vogt

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Jeff Bartels by Yanling Jiang

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Jeff Bartels by Yi Bu

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Jeff Bartels by Adam Grodman

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Jeff Bartels by Cameron Eugene Mcintyre

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Jeff Bartels by Monica Rita Martin

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Jeff Bartels by Christopher Romero

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable John Robert Blakey. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey Cole. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category Three).

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 Jeff Bartels for leave to file under seal

MOTION by Plaintiff Jeff Bartels for leave to file excess pages

MEMORANDUM in support of 13 Exparte motion

Declaration of Keith A. Vogt

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

Declaration of Jeff Bartels

(Exhibit 1, of Jeff Bartels' declaration)

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Jeff Bartels Sealed Exhibit 2, Declaration of Jeff Bartels regarding memorandum in support of motion, 14 Modified on 2/1/2024.

Exhibit 2-1

Exhibit 2-2

(Exhibit 2-3)

Presentment for Exparte motion 13 and NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for leave to file excess pages 12, motion for leave to file 11 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 1/17/2024 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 11 and motion for leave to file excess pages 12. The Court also grants Plaintiff's ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order 13. Enter sealed temporary restraining order. Absent further order, this TRO will expire on 1/30/24. The 1/17/24 Notice of Motion date is stricken. Mailed notice

Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable John Robert Blakey on 1/16/2024. Mailed notice Modified on 2/1/2024.

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

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 posted by Jeff Bartels. (Document not Imaged)

MOTION by Plaintiff Jeff Bartels for extension of time For Temporary Restraining Order 18

NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of extension of time 19 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 1/31/2024 at 11:00 AM.

MOTION by Plaintiff Jeff Bartels for preliminary injunction

MEMORANDUM by Jeff Bartels 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 1/31/2024 at 11:00 AM.

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jeff Bartels as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 1/26/2024, answer due 2/16/2024.

(Declaration of Service, Keith A. Vogt)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Motion hearing held on 1/31/2024. No defendant has filed an appearance in this matter 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. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Court denies as moot Plaintiff's motion to extend the TRO 19. 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. By 3/15/24, Plaintiff shall file a status report regarding the status of service of process, settlement discussions, and any further information that Plaintiff wishes to bring to the Court's attention. Mailed notice

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER Signed by the Honorable John Robert Blakey on 1/31/2024. Mailed notice

NEW PARTIES: LCOZX, KOSTIANTYN VOLKOV, XUEQIN STORE, wuzhouhaoAAA, LICHENGLI, Aoopistc, Friendsdecor, POPPE STORE, Jethro T Baths, panjinbin54, WYTong 7-14 Days Delivery, idosigner, Stravel Outdoor, DINGKAI, XibeiTrading, MIAN Toys, xuhongshop, VANCROWN, AHCUTE, LIOLEO, FloorDesignCo., JiNanBanFengDianZiShangWuYouXianGongSi, Wenchang Yiran Kaka Trading Co., Ltd., YFJBHDIAN and YHome Decoration added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: sssergth, LE MINH HUYNH3, HOME live, Pangoo Art, MH Home Pearl, boboCO, Xinhui, Adworidcat, Smeyta, PNJGoldent, Megasiam products, Womola, Gale Abeop, BigC SHOP, yunyangquyaodanyongbaihuodian, YuYunBao, Spring Warner, HYMBAZOSD, Infinidesign, LifeGenius, ki_liee, Narumard and Maryia added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: Spickex-AB, GIKOP, SUNGTUK, MINHCHEN, ShenCengES, WLGDDPUS, Kudo Yusaku, Flagman warehouse, Z D Stickers, ZHUhuijiedianpu888, WONBURY US, NGUYENTHIHONG141414, Universe Gifts, yunxiaoxianhougubaihuodian, Printdraws and Jiying added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: Jingyisun, hufsyy, Daffortory, URSOQGUY, Kadpokie, Fusurire, SUSKY STORE, matao0223, NamAnhshop, Yazzy Store, JFXONE, kouningningshangmaoyouxiangongsi, zhaokang003, zhangyiming310, Jscarlife, ALLFUNNY, Jndtueit Store, EINKI, Quinn OL Kellogg, Byrid, pengchengwanlistore, shenyangshisujiatunquhuoxubaihuodian, HuaoGTPET, lingongjian, hushangmaoyingzequ, JUBHHBNJNJJN, QuXiangShuiX, Zihuan Commercial Trade, nameroiu, yangquanhuanyashangmaoyouxiangongsi, xiong shao, VUATUS, Camii Mia, Zhengyuan Co., Ltd, SAGEKING GROUP, yufengwanjucheng, xiangchengshimingwusibaihuolingshoushanghang, Arvin Tides, xuyanSHOP, WangKuiXianWangKeBaiHuoShangDian, Ainin Inc, YXJSHOP, DYDOO, yangchengxianfengchengjuanjuanbaihuodian, ppphaibaihuo, Yunjiang Department, UJSISUF, melon lovely, LavetoniA and Minquan County Lianhong Trading Co., Ltd. added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: RainforestShoo, LEAFICS, EKH-JP, Minquan County Lianhong Trading Co., Ltd., Snowwicase, Billionn US Store, Zhao Yong, Gewipiar, ZacharyMarcus, HFTNSM, Chuupa, Mary Kiss, Angelcityus, JGLRFJG, xiangchengshilangteshangmaoyouxiangongsi, YQCi, CCB-LIVE and szvivid added to case caption.

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NEW PARTIES: CCB-LIVE, szvivid, SZVIVID, WKBH, fangqiaoqiao123, ESSTORE, FRT Tech, FRT Tech, PVATBL_Store, Desoon, XXX Mall and Meredithstore added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: yangsyang from US., Xin'an County Minfeng Trading Co., Ltd., Xin Xiu Lai, M/X, Qianguoerluosimengguzuzizhixian veterans store, youmaou, yuchongqin098, Heetcer, DOULM, Marrykun, Aismile, duxuanhome, Chen bi hang ArtStore, YCXYFWB, artbaby, NhungDoThiStore, Mehmet Saip Ozpinci MO, Aspirant baby, kako star123, wangyanlixinbaihuoyidian, dakshfbvhka, LJX Store1, DOU SHOP, KUYUC-USSHOP, TeoYes, LiFaQianXIoadianm, Shenzhen HengMingXing Co.,Ltd and jiarongmaoyishanghang added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: More discount store, chengmaixianlaochengzhibopifachaoshi, ISHIKA-ENTERPRISES, zhaowenfeishangmao Co. ltd, HappyMart, Ningfa Fitting, KUNMINGLITINGXIANGDIANZISHANGWUYOUXIANGONGS I, Tkkie, NAYI, RuiDA, Deapert, Yiting, EverAct, Chengdu Hongjinshi Trading Co., LTD, piquzhuoxi (186) and Wanghero added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: Defendant 35, Defendant 39, Defendant 86, Defendant 92, Defendant 99, Defendant 111, Defendant 114, Defendant 118, Defendant 160 and Defendant 163 added to case caption.

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Camii Mia

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Camii Mia by Pete Scott Wolfgram

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Camii Mia by Xiyan Zhang

MOTION by Defendant Camii Mia TO DISSOLVE, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE TO MODIFY, THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION

Exhibit A

(Exhibit B)

NOTICE of Motion by Xiyan Zhang for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 31 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 2/14/2024 at 11:00 AM.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant RuiDA by Michael Thomas Stanley

MOTION by Defendant RuiDA for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

NOTICE of Motion by Michael Thomas Stanley 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: Defendant Camii Mia (No. 102) has moved, in docket entry 31, to dissolve or modify the Court's preliminary injunction order, 27. The Court strikes the 2/14/24 Notice of Motion date (which fails to comply with this Court's standing order) and orders Plaintiff to respond to the motion by 2/21/24; Defendant Camii Mia shall file any reply by 2/26/24. The Court also grants the motion to extend time filed by Defendant RuiDA (No. 190) 34 and strikes the 2/21/24 Notice of Motion date; Defendant shall respond to the complaint by 3/8/24. Mailed notice

MOTION by Plaintiff Jeff Bartels for default judgment as to The Defendants Identified In First Amended Schedule A

(Exhibit 1)

MEMORANDUM by Jeff Bartels in support of motion for default judgment 37

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

(Declaration of Keith A. Vogt)

NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for default judgment 37 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 2/28/2024 at 11:00 AM.

RESPONSE by Jeff Bartelsin Opposition to MOTION by Defendant Camii Mia TO DISSOLVE, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE TO MODIFY, THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 31

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Declaration of Jeff Bartels

Exhibit 1-2, Declaration of Jeff Bartels

Declaration of Xiaoqi Chen

(Exhibit 1-3, Declaration of Xiaoqi Chen)

CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Jeff Bartels regarding response in opposition to motion, 40

REPLY by Defendant Camii Mia to response in opposition to motion, 40

(Declaration Declaration of Pete S. Wolfgram)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Snowwicase by Hua Chen

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant VANCROWN by Adam Edward Urbanczyk

MOTION by Defendant VANCROWN for extension of time

NOTICE of Motion by Adam Edward Urbanczyk for presentment of extension of time[45] before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 2/28/2024 at 11:00 AM.

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

MOTION by Defendant Snowwicase for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] Unopposed

NOTICE of Motion by Hua Chen for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer[48] before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 3/6/2024 at 11:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Motion hearing held on 2/28/2024. Defendant's motion to dissolve or in the alternative to modify the preliminary injunction [31] is denied without prejudice. Plaintiff's motion for default judgment [37] is also denied without prejudice as stated in court. Defendant VANCROWN's motion for extension of time [45] is granted and any answer shall be filed on or before 3/19/2024. Defendant Snowwicase's motion for extension of time to file answer [48] is also granted answer shall be filed on or before 4/12/2024. Telephonic status hearing set for 5/2/2024 at 11:00 a.m. Counsel shall call into 877-402-9753 and use participant code 9955840. 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. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal [47], the defendants listed on this document are dismissed without prejudice. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs CORRECTED Notice of Dismissal [47] as to certain defendants

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

MOTION by Defendant RuiDA for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint

NOTICE of Motion by Michael Thomas Stanley for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer[54] before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 3/20/2024 at 11:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Defendant RuiDA's motion for extension of time to file answer [54] is granted and any answer shall be filed on or before 3/29/2024. Motion hearing set for 3/20/2024 is stricken. Based upon the filing of the notices of voluntary dismissal [52] and [53], the defendants listed on these documents are dismissed without prejudice. Mailed notice

STATUS Report Pursuant to [26] by Jeff Bartels

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Plaintiff shall file an updated status report (or an appropriate dispositive motion) by 4/30/24. 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 [59], this case is dismissed without prejudice as to Defendants 96 Zihuan Commercial Trade, 161 Marrykun, 68 hufsyy, 29 Pangoo Art, 20 LIOLEO, 129 Snowwicase, 46 Infinidesign, 155 Qianguoerluosimengguzuzizhixian veterans store, 182 chengmaixianlaochengzhibopifachaoshi, 18 VANCROWN, 73 SUSKY STORE, 19 AHCUTE and 190 RuiDA. Mailed notice

MOTION by Plaintiff Jeff Bartels for default judgment as to Against the Defendants Identified in First Amended Schedule A.

MEMORANDUM by Jeff Bartels in support of motion for default judgment[61]

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Declaration of Keith A. Vogt

NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for default judgment[61] before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 5/1/2024 at 11:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: In light of the 5/1/24 motion hearing, the Court strikes the 5/2/24 telephonic status hearing. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Motion hearing held on Plaintiff's motion for default judgment [61]. 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 [61]. Enter Default Judgment Order. 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.

SATISFACTION of Judgment as to Defendant no. 162 Aismile

SATISFACTION of Judgment as to Defendant no. 37 Megasiam products and no. 167artbaby

SATISFACTION of Judgment as to Defendant no. 66 Jiying