2025-cv-13507

COMPLAINT for Copyright Infringement filed by Wumei Lin; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24301110.

Exhibit 1 to the Complaint

Exhibit 2 to the Complaint

Exhibit 3 to the Complaint

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Wumei Lin Exhibit 1 to the Complaint regarding complaint, [1]

CIVIL Cover Sheet

MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin to seal

Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Motion for Leave to File Under Se

Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of J. Droter

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Wumei Lin Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of J. Droter regarding MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin to seal [4]

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Wumei Lin

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Joseph Wendell Droter

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,)

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Heather K. McShain. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3). (qrtr,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel: The plaintiff's motion to seal [4] is denied. "The court may for good cause shown enter an order directing that one or more documents be filed under seal." L.R. 26.2(b). "[A] district court must be sensitive to the rights of the public in determining whether any particular document, or class of documents, is appropriately filed under seal." United States v. Corbitt, 879 F.2d 224, 228 (7th Cir. 1989). Here, the plaintiff has not shown good cause exists. The plaintiff argues, "If the portions requested were not sealed, then Defendants may take the following actions: (1) closing the e-commerce stores; (2) transferring the money/assets out; (3) opening new stores to continue the infringing activities. Even worse, these defendants may disclose and spread information to other stores that sell infringing products, leaving Plaintiff no way to recover the economic loss." The plaintiff presents no evidence in support of these claims. The plaintiff's conclusory and speculative statements alone do not establish good cause. For instance, the plaintiff presents no evidence that the defendants named in this case subscribe to the website identified by the plaintiff and no evidence that the defendants would take the actions the plaintiff suggests if the defendants were to learn of this lawsuit. Further, the plaintiff references a motion for a temporary restraining order that has not been filed. The plaintiff shall file an unredacted complaint and attachments on or before November 12, 2025. Mailed notice.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Nihat Deniz Bayramoglu

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Nazly Aileen Bayramoglu

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Katherine Marilyn Kuhn