2024-cv-03757

COMPLAINT filed by Gerald J. Lofaro ; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-21944740.

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

(Exhibit 4)

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Gerald J. Lofaro Schedule A to Complaint 1

CIVIL Cover Sheet

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gerald J. Lofaro by Keith A. Vogt

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gerald J. Lofaro by Yanling Jiang

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gerald J. Lofaro by Yi Bu

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gerald J. Lofaro by Adam Grodman

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gerald J. Lofaro by Cameron Eugene Mcintyre

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gerald J. Lofaro by Monica Rita Martin

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gerald J. Lofaro by Christopher Romero

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Andrea R. Wood. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Maria Valdez. 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.

MOTION by Plaintiff Gerald J. Lofaro for leave to file under seal

MOTION by Plaintiff Gerald J. Lofaro for leave to file excess pages

MEMORANDUM in support of 13 Exparte motion

Declaration of Keith A. Vogt

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

Declaration of Gerald J. Lofaro

(Exhibit 1, of Gerald J. Lofaro's declaration)

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Gerald J. Lofaro Sealed Exhibit 2, Declaration of Gerald J. Lofaro regarding memorandum in support of motion, 14

Exhibit 2-1

Exhibit 2-2

(Exhibit 2-3)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 11, motion to exceed page limitation 12, and ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, expedited discovery, and service of process by email and/or electronic publication 13 are set for a telephonic motion hearing on 5/16/2024 at 10:45 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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 Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic motion hearing held on 5/16/2024. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 11, motion to exceed page limitation 12, and ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, expedited discovery, and service of process by email and/or electronic publication 13 are taken under advisement. Telephonic status hearing set for 5/30/2024 at 9:15 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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 Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 5/30/2024. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 11, motion to exceed page limitation 12, and ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, expedited discovery, and service of process by email and/or electronic publication 13 are granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. The Clerk's Office is directed to maintain the following documents under seal until further order of this Court: (1) Schedule A to the complaint 2, and (2) Sealed Exhibit 2, Declaration of Gerald J. Lofaro 15. The Temporary Restraining Order shall be maintained under seal until further order of the Court. The Temporary Restraining Order is entered effective 9:30 a.m. on 5/30/2024 and shall expire in fourteen (14) days. It is further ordered that Plaintiff shall deposit with the Court ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) as security, determined adequate for the payment of such damages as any person may be entitled to recover as a result of a wrongful restraint hereunder. Telephonic status hearing set for 6/13/2024 at 10:00 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 5/30/2024. Mailed notice

SUMMONS Issued as to Chengduyouarefushiyouxiangongsi and all other Defendants identified in the Complaint

INJUNCTION BOND in the amount of $10,000.00 posted by Gerald J. Lofaro. (Document not scanned).

MOTION by Plaintiff Gerald J. Lofaro for preliminary injunction

MEMORANDUM by Gerald J. Lofaro in support of motion for preliminary injunction 21

Declaration of Keith A. Vogt

(Exhibit 1, of Keith A. Vogt's Declaration)

NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 21 before Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 6/13/2024 at 10:00 AM.

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Gerald J. Lofaro as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 6/10/2024, answer due 7/1/2024.

(Declaration of Service)

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 6/13/2024. Mailed notice. (jn,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 6/13/2024. Only Plaintiff appeared. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 21 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk's Office is directed to unseal: (1) Schedule A to the complaint 2, (2) Sealed Exhibit 2, Declaration of Gerald J. Lofaro 15, and (3) the sealed temporary restraining order 19. Plaintiff's counsel 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 https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Term inate_Instructions.pdf. Telephonic status hearing set for 7/22/2024 at 9:00 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557- 8511 and the access code is 3547847. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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. (jn,)

MAILED Copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC (Main Document 25 replaced on 6/17/2024).

NEW PARTIES: Chengduyouarefushiyouxiangongsi, CUERO URNS, Premium Decor LLC, onemind, xiang art shop, yang zeng zhi22, GuangZhouHuaLiuShangMaoYouXianGongSi, Defendant No. 8, RunXiBaiHuo, ZYJIEGENG, Defendant No. 11, zhang dai xiang, SAIHONG, ma po, Fashion-Serakura, kunmingshubingshangmaoyouxiangongsi, Defendant No. 17, SunHongYanShangDian, hefeiliaomeiqidianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, GuangZhouYiShouMaoYiYouXianGongSicdfg, Defendant No. 21, li jiao22, Hellove, STSDX, Tvoip -us, TAKUSHI HF, CHEN CHEN BEAUTY, Obacle, OUYZY, top classical, Talent intelligence, Defendant No. 32, BONG VU SHOP, chengduyakeweidianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, jacket li, suitable opportunity, Pupuko, LIWEIGUO, Jia-art, LIIYHSDA, CUBICER, ZOOPAA, kunmingtanghuwangluokeji, yu jia heng, guangzhougongxiangchongmaoyi, Wenpeefus, INESVER- big deals clearance, US Lover, YIBZEE and chen lin shang wu added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: chuzhouyuanwendianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, Hersing, Goodlucky Store, Yhmwl, Defendant No. 55, Qytown, lgh326, YETOONE, mhweekend, QUANMINSHANGMAO, XUANKYHY, 4829160010941865, Chen Jingyu Art, yongquanniceartpup, wanghuiyan123, waynlong, ywziqiang, YzGhF, huozhoushisujiaomaoyishi, wow cool13, tiepixingbaihuodian, New World Department Store, FanChoice, YISU Home, nictimeid, LiLuLu18, schuierden, limengru668, wenfhtg, emigrate, Amazing Material, fjxxyouth0128, Union Fashion, Jinhuibao Shoes, tangpei5309, Ounereny Baby's, Nine strange International, yongyongyuanyuan, n2n2n2, shantou hongxinyuan clothing.,LTD, CHNDKL, Glenn2019, KXHSNK, snusn, Lungee, yuanhaya, drwur5shop, Yueyouhe, zhangweinashop, xuchengbin99966600, xudeyang9125, chencaizhongshop, SC2585, wuxuan5723, Qijianyun, DUAN-peitian, AMY111, zhouping fashion, zhouyang0324 and xiaohanrong056982 added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: tiansasongji, vitjflshop, Master ZHANG, Chenlin8335, yangwenhai025621, Ailvidong Bags, qqnlv1shop, caixiaoyingshop, YANGXUAN, FIYO DIAMOND SHOP H, chychenhaiyan, Meichaoxian, GUOQINGJINGSS, baokuangde changp, pengyiwen3164, maminghua98ou, eruycre, FIYO DIY ART, FIYO Shop, yanping369, Mantuoyi, clowonali, Allen's home in China, dilingduchu, greatworks, NIKEgggg, yaoyingshopr, rekjhshop, FIYO ART C97 Q, Konghouyin, hejiaao1746, xiaoduo5607, Theyony, Nello Tec, GanJieWanLe, HAOWASAI, QIAORUIC, DATOU Mens Tshirt, Boys Global fashion, fcj, Kaalixto, LCSD, SSsight, WGFamily, Danduoduo, SuperHawk kids, keketongzhuang, David Aloha, Nicai Craftsmanship, Yanzi Process Production Facto, chunshop, Stateless childrens clothing, Funny cabin, Hottest, YAMEN, NEW YORK kids clothing, EpicKids Couture, MiniChic, E kids fashion, sunlighta, Di ball department, YahahaHome, Baby friendly Beibei and Prisca Department added to case caption.

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

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

MOTION by Plaintiff Gerald J. Lofaro for default judgment as to Against the Defendants Identified in First Amended Schedule A

MEMORANDUM by Gerald J. Lofaro in support of motion for default judgment 30

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

(Declaration of Keith A. Vogt)

NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for default judgment 30 before Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 7/22/2024 at 09:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants identified in First Amended Schedule A 30 will be heard at the telephonic hearing set for 7/22/2024 at 9:00 AM. Any party wishing to be heard on the motion shall contact the courtroom deputy (laritza_arcos@ilnd.uscourts.gov) for instructions on how to join the call. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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

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

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status and motion hearing held on 7/22/2024. Only Plaintiff appeared. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants identified in First Amended Schedule A 30 is granted. Enter Default Judgment Order. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice

DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 7/23/2024. Mailed notice

SATISFACTION of Judgment as to defendant no. 174 Prisca Department

SATISFACTION of Judgment as to defendant no. 34 chengduyakeweidianzishangwuyouxiangongsi

SATISFACTION of Judgment as to defendant no. 151 Kaalixto

SATISFACTION of Judgment as to defendant no. 124 baokuangde changp and defendant no. 171 Di ball department