2025-cv-00511

COMPLAINT filed by Anna Melis; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22960824.

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SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Anna Melis Schedule A to Complaint 1

CIVIL Cover Sheet

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Anna Melis by Keith A. Vogt

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Anna Melis by Yi Bu

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Anna Melis by Adam Grodman

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Anna Melis by Cameron Eugene Mcintyre

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Anna Melis by Monica Rita Martin

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Anna Melis by Yanling Jiang

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Anna Melis by Christopher Romero

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Andrea R. Wood. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Heather K. McShain. 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 Anna Melis for leave to file under seal

MOTION by Plaintiff Anna Melis 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 Anna Melis

(Exhibit 1, of Anna Melis's declaration)

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Anna Melis Sealed Exhibit 2, Declaration of Anna Melis regarding memorandum in support of motion, 14

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(Exhibit 2-19)

MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC.

(Copyright)

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 1/29/2025 at 10:30 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 (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. 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 1/29/2025. 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 complaint 2, and (2) Sealed Exhibit 2, Declaration of Anna Melis 15. The Temporary Restraining Order shall be maintained under seal until further order of the Court. The Temporary Restraining Order is entered effective 10:30 a.m. on 1/29/2025 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 2/12/2025 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 (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. 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 1/29/2025. Mailed notice

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

INJUNCTION BOND in the amount of $10,000 posted by Anna Melis (Document not scanned).

MOTION by Plaintiff Anna Melis for extension of time for Temporary Restraining Order

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend temporary restraining order 21 is granted. The Court finds good cause to extend the Temporary Restraining Order an additional 14 days until 2/26/2025. Telephonic status hearing set for 2/12/2025 is stricken and reset for 2/26/2025 at 10:30 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 (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. 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 (aw,)

MOTION by Plaintiff Anna Melis for preliminary injunction

MEMORANDUM by Anna Melis in support of motion for preliminary injunction 23

Declaration of Keith A. Vogt

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

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Anna Melis as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 2/10/2025, answer due 3/3/2025.

(Declaration of Service)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 23 will be heard at the telephonic hearing set for 2/26/2025 at 10:30 AM. Any person wishing to be heard on the motion shall file an appearance and 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 (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. 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 2/26/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 23 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. By 3/5/2025, Plaintiff shall file a supplement that identifies the amount of funds that are being restrained for each defendant. Plaintiff is granted leave to file the supplement under seal. The Clerk's Office is directed to unseal: (1) Schedule A to complaint 2, (2) Sealed Exhibit 2, Declaration of Anna Melis 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_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. Telephonic status hearing set for 4/1/2025 at 10:15 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 (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. 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

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 2/26/2025. Mailed notice

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

NEW PARTIES: HAPO, YinheX sports, HUILIFJAN, RightLove, yehewei, DEHaOgz, YYVVWTYSVS, caozhenggang, Duskwhisper, holdridge, wangzeyuanplus, MANLINGYA and CCLLEG-USA Direct added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: AMOMA, YUMMgI88, RILODD, Halloween Costumes 2024 LAYHTKTL, shenzhenshizhongshidadianshangyouxiangongsi, Lightning Deals of Today Prime 2024, Bokeley, YINGMENG-US, Youmymine, XIANCHUANBAIbai, Prime Day Deal of ACCIDENTALLY FOUND, WUAI Warehouse Clearance, ZYJIEGENG, HYYGOCCTV, LVXGRAN-US, nanbeiclo, NIUQI Prime Day Deals Today 2024, Carbeychi, XIAXOGOOL 7-15 days delivery, LSLJS, Yundily, yuhui-e, Yesunpxs, Mailepinke, wanzaifubu, zhaojundedp, Mingyuezhao, INSTAKA, Shuliwen, Brandonz, Kesenlong, Lixianhe, icolorfuled, Gratier, saideli, Gongmu, HUITONG Co.Ltd, Uscallm Flash Deals, Nokiwiqis, Qing Yu Co. LTD, JuGuan, HKWH LLC, Kedery Co., Ltd., Cdzfn Co. Ltd, Louatui, The Cozy Corner and FANTASY and MIRACLE added to case caption.

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

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to defendant no. 53 OHYONJON

MOTION by Plaintiff Anna Melis for default judgment as to the Defendants Identified in First Amended Schedule A

MEMORANDUM by Anna Melis in support of motion for default judgment 32

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

(Declaration of Keith A. Vogt)

NEW PARTIES: shanghaiweiyoucaimaoyiyouxiangongsi, wulihuasongli, duogegebaihuo, DingJianHui, Sulgyt, HOXINE, CWCWFHZH, GNFQXSS, Dadatutu, OWNSHOW, Senew, Viwoeim, Mozhitti, Ratoop, DDgui, Ikohbadg, potrochi, YueJiHao, Fyhuzp, SPOORYYO Essentials and Panoegsn Clearance added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: RKZDSR, Fanshiluo, JIbyfbs, YUNAFFT, Qwtwty, Livrdious, chunls, daxiba, Gyedtr, JUSHnsxcm, LIG87, aipeikedian, Jwputqe Home Clearance, Avdolw, Yonrjhukm, Sea Ying, Inerposs, PeiBaiShun, Defendant 8, Defendant 57, Defendant 79, Defendant 81, Defendant 94, Defendant 106 and Defendant 105 added to case caption.

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Anna Melis Statement regarding Defendants' account balance information

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant HUITONG Co.Ltd by He Cheng

MOTION by Defendant HUITONG Co.Ltd to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction

Exhibit Ex. 1 - Infringing Evidence Provided by Plaintiff

Exhibit Ex. 2 - Declaration of Ronghuai Zhao

(Exhibit Ex. 3 - Judge Jenkin's Decision February 25, 2025)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs [CORRECTED] Notice of Dismissal 30 as to certain defendants

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 32 will be heard at the telephonic hearing set for 4/1/2025 at 10:15 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 (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. 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

Motion by Anna Melis to Require Compliance with Local Rule 3.2

MOTION by Plaintiff Anna Melis to stay regarding MOTION by Defendant HUITONG Co.Ltd to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction 36 and Request for Leave to Conduct Jurisdictional Discovery

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NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by HUITONG Co.Ltd

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

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

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

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs [CORRECTED] Notice of Dismissal 44 as to [certain] defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic motion hearing held on 4/1/2025. As stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion to stay defendant's motion [36] and request for leave to conduct jurisdiction discovery [40] is granted. Plaintiff is granted leave to conduct limited discovery regarding personal jurisdiction prior to responding to Defendant Huitong Co., Ltd.'s motion to dismiss. The limited jurisdictional discovery shall be completed by 6/16/2025. The case is referred to the magistrate judge for discovery supervision and for a settlement conference. Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [23] is terminated as previously granted. Telephonic status hearing set for 6/4/2025 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 (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. 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.

Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Heather K. McShain for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: discovery supervision and settlement conference. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge McShain for discovery supervision and settlement purposes [46, 47]. Judge Wood granted plaintiff leave to conduct limited discovery regarding personal jurisdiction and ordered that this discovery shall be completed by 06/16/2025 46. Should a dispute arise during discovery, parties are directed to review Magistrate Judge McShain's requirements for discovery motions (available on the Court's website by selecting the link for Magistrate Judge McShain and then the link for "Discovery Motion Requirements") in advance of the filing of any discovery motion. Joint status report due 05/19/2025 to update the Court on the progress of limited jurisdictional discovery and any other matters the parties believe should be brought to the Court's attention. The parties may contact chambers at any time (by email to Chambers_McShain@ilnd.uscourts.gov) if they would like the Court's assistance with settlement. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to defendant no. 51 hanyuan Jewelry and defendant no. 83 DEHaOgz

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to defendant no. 87 holdridge

STATUS Report Pursuant to Minute Entry Order 48 by Anna Melis Presented before Magistrate Judge

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report 51, which reports that the parties have reached a settlement agreement and will file a stipulation of dismissal once settlement terms are fully executed. Joint status report due 07/03/2025 to update the Court on the progress of filing for dismissal. Should the parties file a stipulation to dismiss before then, the Court will strike the JSR deadline. The parties may contact chambers at any time (by email to Chambers_McShain@ilnd.uscourts.gov) should they need assistance with finalizing the settlement. Mailed notice.

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 32 is granted. Enter Default Judgment Order. Telephonic status hearing set for 6/18/2025 is stricken. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice

DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 6/5/2025. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain: The District Court having terminated this case 56, the referral in this case is hereby closed. Mailed notice.