2024-cv-08484

COMPLAINT filed by JM; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22482422.

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff JM Complaint, Ex. 1, and Schedule A

Exhibit Exhibit 1

(Appendix Schedule A)

CIVIL Cover Sheet

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff JM by David Lee Gulbransen, Jr

MOTION by Plaintiff JM to seal document sealed document 2

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3). (qrtr,)

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. (qrtr,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: For the following reasons, the Court grants in part and denies in part Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Leave to Temporarily Seal Documents and Temporarily Proceed Pseudonymously [5]. The Seventh Circuit has "repeatedly voiced [its] disfavor of parties proceeding anonymously, as anonymous litigation runs contrary to the rights of the public to have open judicial proceedings and to know who is using court facilities and procedures funded by public taxes. To proceed anonymously, a party must demonstrate 'exceptional circumstances' that outweigh both the public policy in favor of identified parties and the prejudice to the opposing party that would result from anonymity." Doe v. Vill. of Deerfield, 819 F.3d 372, 37677 (7th Cir. 2016) (citation omitted); see also Doe v. Smith, 429 F.3d 706, 710 (7th Cir. 2005) ("[T]his circuit's decisions. disfavor anonymous litigation."); Doe v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield United of Wis., 112 F.3d 869, 872 (7th Cir. 1997) ("Identifying the parties to the proceeding is an important dimension of publicness. The people have a right to know who is using their courts."). The Court cannot see how this Schedule A plaintiff meets the "exceptional circumstances" requirement as outlined by the Seventh Circuit. Even so, "[t]o permit pseudonymity/anonymity here, while many other Schedule A plaintiffs proceed under their actual names, would threaten to allow the exception of 'exceptional circumstances' to swallow the general rule barring pseudonymity." XYZ Corp. v. Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, 2022 WL 180151, at *2 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 20, 2022). The presently sealed documents [2] will, however, remain under provisional seal until further order to permit Plaintiff the opportunity to decide how it wishes to proceed with this case. On or before 09/24/2024, Plaintiff must either file an amended complaint that lists Plaintiff's true name or file a stipulation of dismissal. Mailed notice.

NEW PARTIES: Jose Martin added to case caption. Terminating JM

AMENDED complaint by Jose Martin against Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Exhibit Exhibit 1

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Jose Martin Schedule A to Amended Complaint

MOTION by Plaintiffs JM, Jose Martin for temporary restraining order

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs JM, Jose Martin

Declaration Declaration of David Gulbransen

Declaration Declaration of Plaintiff

Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Plaintiff

Exhibit Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Plaintiff (1 of 2)

(Exhibit Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Plaintiff (2 of 2))

MOTION by Plaintiffs JM, Jose Martin for leave to file excess pages

MOTION by Plaintiffs JM, Jose Martin to seal document sealed document, [10]

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: For the reasons stated in the motions, the Court grants Plaintiff's ex parte motion for a temporary restraining order [9], motion for leave to file excess pages [11], and motion for leave to seal [12]. Provided that Plaintiff provides the security described in paragraph 10 of the temporary restraining order, the temporary restraining order shall become effective on 10/15/2024 at 6:00 p.m. and shall expire in fourteen (14) days from the effective date. The Court finds that joinder of the "Schedule A" Defendants is proper at this preliminary stage. Fed. R. Civ. P. 20(a)(2)(A). The Court notes that no Defendants are prejudiced by permitting joinder at this juncture. See Bose Corp. v. Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule "A", 334 F.R.D. 511, 517 (N.D. Ill. 2020). To the extent any defendant appears and objects to joinder, the Court will revisit the issue and is free to sever certain defendants from the case under Rule 21 at that time. Mailed notice.

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

SURETY BOND in the amount of $10,000.00 posted by Jose Martin. (jn,)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs of Certain Doe Defendants

MOTION by Plaintiffs JM, Jose Martin for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: The Court hereby grants Plaintiff's Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order [17]. The Temporary Restraining Order [14] shall now expire on 11/12/2024 at 6:00 p.m. Mailed notice.

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jose Martin as to Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 11/18/2024, answer due 12/9/2024.

MOTION by Plaintiff Jose Martin for preliminary injunction

MEMORANDUM by Jose Martin in support of motion for preliminary injunction[20]

Declaration Declaration of David Gulbransen

Exhibit Exhibit to Declaration of David Gulbransen

CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Jose Martin regarding MOTION by Plaintiff Jose Martin for preliminary injunction [20], amended complaint[7], order on motion for temporary restraining order, order on motion for leave to file excess pages, order on motion to seal document, text entry, [13], sealed document[8]

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Jose Martin of Certain Doe Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: Before the Court is Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [20]. The Court has taken the motion for a preliminary injunction under advisement and will consider the motion unopposed if no defendant appears and objects by or before 12/10/2024. If no objections are filed by that date, the Court will consider the motion unopposed. Plaintiff is directed to file a status report on 12/11/2024 as to whether the preliminary injunction is opposed or not. Plaintiff must serve this minute order upon all Defendants within one business day of its entry on the docket and must file proof of that service within two business days after service. Mailed notice.

CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Jose Martin regarding set deadlines, [24]

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs of Certain Doe Defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Jose Martin of Certain Doe Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: On 11/19/2024, the Court took Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction under advisement and stated that it would consider the motion unopposed if no defendant appears and objects by or before 12/10/2024 [24]. The Court also directed Plaintiff to file a status report on 12/11/2024 as to whether the preliminary injunction is opposed or not. To date, Plaintiff has not filed a status report. Although the motion appears to be unopposed given no defendant appearances or objections have been filed on the docket, to be sure, the Court directs Plaintiff to file the status report on or before 12/16/2024. Plaintiff is reminded that it must comply with all Court Orders and deadlines. Mailed notice.

STATUS Report by Jose Martin

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: On the grounds set forth in the motion and with no objections from any Defendants, Plaintiff's motion for an entry of a preliminary injunction [20] is granted. The following documents are to be unsealed: (1) the Complaint, Exhibit 1, and Schedule A to the Complaint [2]; (2) Schedule A to the Amended Complaint [8]; (3) Declaration of David Gulbransen and Declaration of Plaintiff [10]; and (4) the TRO [14]. Counsel for Plaintiff is ordered to add ALL Defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. Mailed notice.

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER: Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 12/16/2024. Mailed notice.

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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs of Certain Doe Defendants

MOTION by Plaintiff Jose Martin for default judgment as to all remaining defendants

MEMORANDUM by Jose Martin in support of motion for default judgment[33]

Declaration Declaration of David Gulbransen

Exhibit Exhibit 1

Exhibit Exhibit 2

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment against the Remaining Defendants [33] is granted. Enter Final Judgment Order. The ten thousand dollar ($10,000.00) surety bond posted by Plaintiff, including any interest minus the registry fee, is hereby released to David Lee Gulbransen, Jr. of Law Office Of David Gulbransen. The Clerk of the Court is directed to return the surety bond previously deposited with the Clerk of the Court to David Lee Gulbransen, Jr. of Law Office Of David Gulbransen at 805 Lake Street, Suite 172, Oak Park, IL 60301 via certified mail. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.

FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER: Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 1/24/2025. Mailed notice.

MAILED Original Ten-Thousand-Dollar ($10,000) surety bond [15] posted by Plaintiff's Attorney at the law firm David Lee Gulbransen, Jr. Law Office Of David Gulbransen 805 Lake Street, Suite 172, Oak Park, IL 60301 via certified mail # 9589 0710 5270 0579 7799 77.

SATISFACTION of Judgment of Certain Doe Defendants

RETURN of U.S. Post Office receipt, Article No. 9589 0710 5270 0579 7799 77.

SATISFACTION of Judgment of Certain Doe Defendants