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2024-cv-13082

Zhang v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A to Complaint

法院:伊利诺伊州北法院
发案日期:2024-12-19
原告:Sen Zhang
代理律所:Whitewood
诉讼类型:版权
# Date Description
[+] 1 2024-12-19 COMPLAINT filed by Sen Zhang; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22867763.
2 2024-12-19 CIVIL Cover Sheet
3 2024-12-19 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sen Zhang Exhibit 1: Copyright Registration regarding complaint 1
4 2024-12-19 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Sen Zhang Schedule A
5 2024-12-19 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sen Zhang by Abby Marie Neu
6 2024-12-19 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sen Zhang by Shengmao Mu
7 2024-12-19 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sen Zhang by Keaton David Smith
8 2024-12-19 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sen Zhang by Michael Mitchell
[+] 9 2024-12-19 MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for leave to file UNDER SEAL
10 2024-12-23 MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC
11 2024-12-23 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras:Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 9 is granted. Mailed notice
12 2024-12-23 MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for temporary restraining order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
13 2024-12-23 MEMORANDUM by Sen Zhang in support of motion for temporary restraining order 12
14 2024-12-23 DECLARATION of Sen Zhang regarding memorandum in support of motion 13
15 2024-12-23 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sen Zhang Exhibit 1 regarding declaration 14
16 2024-12-23 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sen Zhang Exhibit 2 regarding declaration 14
17 2024-12-23 MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
18 2024-12-23 MEMORANDUM by Sen Zhang in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 17
[+] 19 2024-12-23 DECLARATION of Shengmao Mu regarding motion for miscellaneous relief 17, motion for temporary restraining order 12
20 2024-12-23 NOTICE of Motion by Keaton David Smith for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 17, motion for temporary restraining order 12 before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 1/7/2025 at 09:50 AM.
23 2024-12-27 ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/27/2024: Mailed notice.
21 2024-12-31 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras:Plaintiff's ex parte motion for temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery 12 and Plaintiff's motion for electronic service of process 17 are GRANTED. Presentment hearing noticed for 1/7/2025 is stricken with no appearance necessary. Enter sealed temporary restraining order. Mailed notice
[+] 22 2024-12-31 SEALED Temporary Restraining Order Signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 12/31/2024. Mailed notice
24 2025-01-07 MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order
[+] 25 2025-01-07 MEMORANDUM by Sen Zhang in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 24
26 2025-01-07 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's motion to extend the TRO 24 is granted. The 12/31/2024 TRO 22 is extended to 1/28/2025. Mailed notice.
27 2025-01-10 SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 posted by Sen Zhang. (Document not imaged) (Received at the Intake Counter on 01/10/2025.)
28 2025-01-22 MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for preliminary injunction
29 2025-01-22 EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sen Zhang Exhibit A regarding MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for preliminary injunction [28]
[+] 30 2025-01-22 MEMORANDUM by Sen Zhang in support of motion for preliminary injunction[28]
31 2025-01-22 NOTICE of Motion by Keaton David Smith for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[28] before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 1/28/2025 at 09:50 AM.
[+] 32 2025-01-22 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sen Zhang as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A to Complaint on 1/22/2025, answer due 2/12/2025.
33 2025-01-23 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants ETJOY, Oyisca, MMstyle, Mrmian by Adam Edward Urbanczyk
34 2025-01-24 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction [28] is granted. The Clerk is directed to unseal Exhibit 1 to Plaintiff's Complaint [3], Schedule A to the Complaint [4], and the TRO [22]. Plaintiff is instructed to add all defendant names to the docket within three (3) business days. A status report is due on 2/24/2025. Mailed notice
[+] 35 2025-01-24 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 1/24/2025. Mailed notice
36 2025-01-30 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sen Zhang as to certain Defendants
37 2025-02-03 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff filed a notice of voluntary dismissal [36] as to certain defendants. Accordingly, all claims against the defendants listed in the notice are dismissed without prejudice. Mailed notice
38 2025-02-07 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sen Zhang as to a certain Defendant
39 2025-02-10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: In accordance with Plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal [38], all claims against Defendant No. 11, Dteck Inc, are dismissed without prejudice. Mailed notice
[+] 40 2025-02-11 MOTION by Defendants Oyisca, MMstyle, Mrmian, ETJOY to vacate preliminary injunction[35]
41 2025-02-12 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Defendants Oyisca, MMstyle, Mrmian, and ETJOY's motion to vacate the preliminary injunction [40] is entered and briefed as follows: response is due by 3/5/2025; reply is due by 3/19/2025. Court will rule by mail. Mailed notice.
42 2025-02-12 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Oyisca, MMstyle, Mrmian, ETJOY by Brian Swift
43 2025-02-12 ANSWER to Complaint by Oyisca, MMstyle, Mrmian, ETJOY
44 2025-02-13 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sen Zhang as to certain Defendants
45 2025-02-14 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: In accordance with Plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal [44], all claims against the Defendants listed in the notice, are dismissed without prejudice. Mailed notice.
[+] 46 2025-02-14 MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for default judgment as to all Defendants with the Exception of Certain Defendants
47 2025-02-14 MEMORANDUM by Sen Zhang in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment[46]
48 2025-02-14 DECLARATION of Shengmao Mu regarding memorandum in support of motion[47]
49 2025-02-14 NOTICE of Motion by Keaton David Smith for presentment of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment[46] before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 2/18/2025 at 09:50 AM.
50 2025-02-14 CORRECTED NOTICE of Motion by Keaton David Smith for presentment of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment[46] before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 2/25/2025 at 09:50 AM.
51 2025-02-19 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's motion for default and default judgment [46] is granted. Enter default judgment order. Plaintiff is to file a status report regarding what defendants remain in the case, the status of settlement negotiations, and proposed next steps in the case on 3/21/25. Presentment hearing scheduled on 2/25/2025 is stricken. Mailed notice.
52 2025-02-19 DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER Signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 2/19/2025. Mailed notice.
53 2025-02-20 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sen Zhang as to certain Defendants
54 2025-02-27 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sen Zhang as to certain Defendants
55 2025-02-28 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: In accordance with Plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal [54], all claims against Defendants listed in the notice, are dismissed without prejudice. Mailed notice.
[+] 56 2025-03-05 RESPONSE by Sen Zhangin Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Oyisca, MMstyle, Mrmian, ETJOY to vacate preliminary injunction[35] [40]
57 2025-03-06 FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment as to certain Defendants
58 2025-03-07 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Atufsuat, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, Rouidr, saiersi by Jiyuan Zhang
[+] 59 2025-03-07 MOTION by Defendants Atufsuat, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, Rouidr, saiersi to vacate Default Judgment[52]
60 2025-03-07 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Defendants Atufsuat, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, Rouidr, and saiersi's motion to vacate the default judgment [59] is entered and briefed as follows: response is due by 3/28/2025; reply is due by 4/11/2025. Court will rule by mail. Mailed notice.
61 2025-03-13 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant yuanhuili by Longhao Wang
62 2025-03-13 FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment as to a certain Defendant
63 2025-03-13 MOTION by Defendants ETJOY, MMstyle, Mrmian, Oyisca for extension of time to complete discovery (expedited)
[+] 64 2025-03-13 OBJECTIONS by Sen Zhang to MOTION by Defendants ETJOY, MMstyle, Mrmian, Oyisca for extension of time to complete discovery (expedited) [63]
[+] 65 2025-03-18 MOTION by Defendant yuanhuili to set aside default
66 2025-03-18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Defendant yuanhuili's Motion to Vacate Default Judgment [65] is entered and briefed as follows: response is due by 4/8/2025; reply is due by 4/22/2025. Court will rule by mail. Mailed notice.
67 2025-03-18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Defendants Oyisca, MMstyle, mrmian, and ETJOY's motion for extension of time [63] is granted. Defendants' discovery responses are due by 3/28/2025. Mailed notice.
68 2025-03-19 REPLY by ETJOY, MMstyle, Mrmian, Oyisca to response in opposition to motion, [56]
69 2025-03-21 STATUS Report by Sen Zhang
70 2025-03-25 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: The Court reviewed Plaintiff's status report [69]. An updated report regarding settlement, remaining defendants, and possibility of resolution of any pending motions is due on 5/9/2025. Mailed notice.
71 2025-03-27 MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for extension of time to file response/reply as to motion to vacate[59] Unopposed
72 2025-03-27 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's unopposed motion for extension of time [71] is granted. Plaintiff's response to Defendants' motion to vacate [59] is now due by 4/18/2025, and Defendants' reply is now due 5/2/2025. Mailed notice.
73 2025-03-27 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by ETJOY, MMstyle, Mrmian, Oyisca
74 2025-03-27 STIPULATION of Dismissal Joint Stipulation of Dismissal as to Defendant yuanhuili (Def. #43)
75 2025-03-27 FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment as to a certain Defendant
76 2025-04-08 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Defendants Oyisca, MMstyle, mrmian, and ETJOY's Motion to Vacate the Preliminary Injunction [40] is denied without prejudice. An updated joint status report regarding the progress of discovery and settlement negotiations, remaining defendants, and possibility of resolution of any pending motions remains due on 5/9/2025. See Statement for details. Mailed notice.
77 2025-04-08 ORDER Signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 4/8/2025. Mailed notice.
78 2025-04-15 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: In light of the stipulation of dismissal as to Defendant yuanhuili [74], Defendant yuanhuili's motion to vacate [65] is terminated as moot. Mailed notice.
79 2025-04-16 MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for extension of time to file response/reply as to motion to vacate[59] Joint
80 2025-04-17 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Joint motion for extension of time [79] is granted. Plaintiff's response to Defendants' motion to vacate [59] is now due 5/9/2025; Defendants' reply in support is now due 5/23/2025. Mailed notice.
81 2025-05-09 RESPONSE by Sen Zhangin Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Atufsuat, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, Rouidr, saiersi to vacate Default Judgment[52] [59]
[+] 82 2025-05-09 DECLARATION of Keaton Smith regarding response in opposition to motion[81]
83 2025-05-14 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: A status report was not filed on 5/9/2025, as previously ordered [76]. The status report is now due by 5/19/2025. Mailed notice.
84 2025-05-19 STATUS Report by Sen Zhang
85 2025-05-19 STIPULATION of Dismissal Joint as to certain defendants
86 2025-05-20 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: In accordance with the Joint Stipulation of Dismissal [85], all claims against Defendants ETJOY (Def. #12), MMstyle (Def. #28), mrmian (Def. #29), and Oyisca (Def. #33) are dismissed with prejudice. Mailed notice.
87 2025-05-23 REPLY by Atufsuat, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, Rouidr, saiersi to response in opposition to motion[81]
88 2025-06-10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Defendants Atufsuat, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, Rouidr, and saiersi's Motion to Vacate the Default Judgment 59 is denied. See Statement for details. Mailed notice.
89 2025-06-10 ORDER Signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 6/10/2025. Mailed notice.
90 2025-07-08 MOTION by Defendants Atufsuat, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, Rouidr, saiersi for reconsideration regarding order[89]
[+] 91 2025-07-08 DECLARATION of Haisen Zeng regarding motion for reconsideration[90]
[+] 92 2025-07-08 DECLARATION of Jianguo Dai regarding motion for reconsideration[90]
[+] 93 2025-07-08 DECLARATION of Jiyuan Zhang regarding motion for reconsideration[90]
94 2025-07-09 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Motion by Defendants Atufsuat, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, Rouidr, and saiersi for Reconsideration [90] is entered and briefed as follows: response is due by 7/30/2025; reply is due by 8/13/2025. Court will rule by mail. Mailed notice.
95 2025-07-18 FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding Default Judgment[52] in the amount of $50,000 as to certain Defendant
[+] 96 2025-07-30 RESPONSE by Sen Zhangin Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Atufsuat, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, Rouidr, saiersi for reconsideration regarding order[89] [90]
[+] 97 2025-08-13 REPLY by Defendants Atufsuat, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, Rouidr, saiersi to motion for reconsideration[90]
98 2025-08-17 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Atufsuat, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, Rouidr, saiersi
[+] 99 2025-08-18 SUPPLEMENT to motion for reconsideration[90] New Order from 25-cv-02937 (N.D.I.L.) (Dkt. 22)
100 2025-08-18 MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for leave to file surreply to Dkt. Nos. 97 and 98
101 2025-08-18 MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for leave to file surreply to Dkt. Nos. 97 and 99
102 2025-08-18 SUR-REPLY by Plaintiff Sen Zhang to supplement[99], reply[97]
103 2025-08-18 MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang to strike MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for leave to file surreply to Dkt. Nos. 97 and 98 [100]
104 2025-08-20 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's motion to strike its first-filed motion to strike [103] is granted. The first-filed motion to strike [100] is stricken. Mailed notice.
105 2025-08-20 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Surreply re Docket No. 97 and Motion to Strike Docket No. 99 [101] is granted in part. The Court will consider Plaintiff's surreply [102] in assessing Defendants' motion to reconsider [90]. No further briefing from any of the parties will be permitted. However, although it was improperly filed with leave of Court, the Court will not strike Defendants' "supplement" to their reply [99] at this time, given that the Court is already aware of Judge Kness's recent order. Mailed notice.
106 2025-09-02 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Defendants Atufsuat, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, Rouidr, and saiersi's Motion to Reconsider [90] is granted. The Default Judgment [52] entered against Defendants is VACATED. Defendants shall answer Plaintiff's complaint by 9/24/2025. This matter is hereby referred to the Magistrate Judge for discovery supervision and a settlement conference. See Statement for details. Mailed notice.
107 2025-09-02 ORDER Signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 9/2/2025. Mailed notice.
108 2025-09-02 Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: discovery supervision and settlement conference, if needed. Mailed notice.
109 2025-09-04 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling: This matter has been referred to Judge Holleb Hotaling for discovery management and settlement. Since the parties' last status report was filed in May [Dkt. 84], the parties are to file an updated status report on 9/10/2025 including a general status of any discovery engaged in to date, proposing a fact discovery schedule, including a general status of the remaining parties' settlement discussions to date, and indicate each party's willingness to engage in a settlement conference at this juncture.
110 2025-09-22 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling: The parties failed to file their 9/10/2025 joint status report as ordered [Dkt. 109]. The parties shall file that report by 9/23/2025 with an explanation for its tardiness.
111 2025-09-22 STATUS Report Joint by Sen Zhang Presented before Magistrate Judge
112 2025-09-23 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling: The parties' joint status report [Dkt. 111] (which does not include an explanation for its tardiness, as ordered [Dkt. 110]), appears to indicate that discovery has been stalled in this case for 2 months. That report also indicates the parties "have begun to engage in settlement discussions but have yet to exchange initial offers" which is perplexing to the Court as it cannot understand how any settlement discussions are under way without any initial demand/offer. The Court hereby sets a telephonic status on this matter on 10/7/2025 at 11:00 a.m. CT. The call in information is 855-244-8681, and the participant access code is 2315 0911 461#.
113 2025-09-24 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM filed by Atufsuat, Rouidr, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, saiersi against Sen Zhang. by Atufsuat, Rouidr, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, saiersi
114 2025-10-07 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling: Defendants' counsel failed to appear at the telephonic status hearing scheduled for 10/7/2025 and could not be reached. The telephonic status hearing set for 10/7/2025 is hereby stricken and reset to 11/4/2025 at 10:30 a.m. At least one counsel for each party who has an appearance on file on the docket is REQUIRED to appear telephonically for this hearing. Court may schedule future hearings in person if parties continue to fail to appear for telephonic hearings. The call in information is 855-244-8681, and the participant access code is 2315 0911 461#.
115 2025-10-15 MOTION by Defendants Atufsuat, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, Rouidr, saiersi to vacate preliminary injunction[35] Presented before District Judge
116 2025-10-15 DECLARATION of Zeng regarding motion to vacate[115]
117 2025-10-17 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Defendants' motion to vacate the preliminary injunction [115] is not a motion submitted by counsel but a declaration of Haisen Zeng. The Court presumes this declaration was intended to be an exhibit to Defendants' motion, not the motion itself. Defendants are instructed to re-file their motion to vacate with the proper documents. Mailed notice.
118 2025-10-17 MOTION by Defendants Atufsuat, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, Rouidr, saiersi to vacate order on motion to vacate, text entry, [117] revised MTD Presented before District Judge
119 2025-10-17 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Defendants Atufsuat, Auhoahsil Direct, DAPESUOM Direct, Niniubye, Nipichsha, Rouidr, and saiersi's Motion to Vacate or Modify the Preliminary Injunction [118] is entered and will be briefed as follows: response is due by 10/31/2025; reply is due by 11/7/2025. The Court will rule by mail. Mailed notice.