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2026-06-17 |
COMPLAINT filed by RIVERS CUOMO; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25263102. |
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Exhibit 1 |
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Exhibit 2 |
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Exhibit 3 |
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Exhibit 4 |
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2026-06-17 |
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff RIVERS CUOMO Schedule A regarding complaint[1] |
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2026-06-17 |
MOTION by Plaintiff RIVERS CUOMO for Leave to File CertainDocuments Under Seal |
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2026-06-17 |
CIVIL Cover Sheet |
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2026-06-17 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff RIVERS CUOMO by Martin Francis Trainor |
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2026-06-17 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff RIVERS CUOMO by Alexander Whang |
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2026-06-17 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff RIVERS CUOMO by Victor Benjamin Chahin, Jr |
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CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). |
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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. |
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2026-06-18 |
MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA |
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2026-06-18 |
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials |
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2026-06-30 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Rivers Cuomo for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, including a Temporary Injunction, and a Temporary Asset Restraint as to Certain Defendants |
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2026-06-30 |
MEMORANDUM by Rivers Cuomo in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[10] |
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Declaration of Martin F. Trainor |
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Exhibit 1 |
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2026-06-30 |
DECLARATION of Robert Johns regarding memorandum in support of motion[11] |
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Exhibit 1 |
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2026-06-30 |
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Rivers Cuomo Exhibit 2, Parts 1-13 regarding declaration[12] |
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Exhibit 2, Part 1 |
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Exhibit 2, Part 2 |
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Exhibit 2, Part 3 |
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Exhibit 2, Part 4 |
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Exhibit 2, Part 5 |
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Exhibit 2, Part 6 |
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Exhibit 2, Part 7 |
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Exhibit 2, Part 8 |
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Exhibit 2, Part 9 |
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Exhibit 2, Part 10 |
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Exhibit 2, Part 11 |
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Exhibit 2, Part 12 |
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(Exhibit 2, Part 13) |
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2026-06-30 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Rivers Cuomo for Authorization to Provide Electronic Notice of Any Forthcoming Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction |
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2026-06-30 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Rivers Cuomo for Expedited Discovery |
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Exhibit 1 |
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2026-06-30 |
NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[14], motion for miscellaneous relief[10], motion for miscellaneous relief[3], motion for miscellaneous relief[15] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 7/7/2026 at 09:30 AM. |
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2026-07-02 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Upon an initial review of Plaintiff's complaint, motion for temporary restraining order, and supporting documents, the Court sua sponte raises the issue of whether these 97 defendants can be properly joined in this single action under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20. See Tang v. Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 23 C 4587, 2024 WL 68332, at *3 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 4, 2024); Roadget Bus. Pte. Ltd. v. Individuals, Corps., Ltd. Liab. Companies, Partnerships, & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto, No. 23 C 17036, 2024 WL 1858592, at *6 (N.D. Ill. Apr. 29, 2024); Viking Arm AS v. Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 24 C 1566, 2024 WL 2953105, at *3 (N.D. Ill. June 6, 2024). In particular, the Court is concerned about the wide variation among the products Defendants are alleged to have sold. See Anagram Int'l, LLC v. P'ships & Unincorporated Ass'ns Identified on Schedule A, No. 24 CV 12194, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 43230, at *9 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 21, 2025). By 7/22/26, Plaintiff must file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder in light of the principles set forth in the above-cited cases, especially Anagram International, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 43230, at *9, and like decisions. In the alternative, Plaintiff has leave to file an amended complaint by 7/22/26 with a smaller subset of defendants, along with a memorandum explaining why that smaller subset of defendants is properly joined. The pending motions [3] [10] [14] [15] are entered and continued. The motion hearing noticed for 7/7/26 is stricken and re-set for telephonic hearing on 7/29/26 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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2026-07-22 |
MEMORANDUM by Rivers Cuomo Establishing that Joinder is Proper |
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Declaration of Martin F. Trainor |
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Exhibit 1 |
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Exhibit 2 |
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2026-07-28 |
ORDER: Plaintiff's motions [3] [10] [14] [15] are denied. For the reasons stated herein, the Court concludes that the 97 defendants in this case are misjoined. Plaintiff's complaint [1] is dismissed without prejudice. Plaintiff may file an amended complaint consistent with this Order by 8/20/26. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 7/28/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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NEW PARTIES: pha-1348 added to case caption. Terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A |
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2026-08-12 |
AMENDED complaint by Rivers Cuomo against pha-1348 |
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Exhibit 1 |
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Exhibit 2 |
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Exhibit 3 |
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Exhibit 4 |
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Schedule A |
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2026-08-27 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: The Court sets a telephonic status hearing for 10/20/26 at 9:30 a.m. By 10/14/26, the parties shall file a joint initial status report. A template for the Initial Status Report, setting forth the information required, may be found at http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Judges.aspx by clicking on Judge Alonso's name and then again on the link entitled 'Initial Status Hearings.' If defendants have not entered appearances or been served, plaintiff must file a status report advising the court of the status of service of process or any communication with defendants. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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2026-09-18 |
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Rivers Cuomo as to a certain defendant |
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2026-09-21 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: A notice of voluntary dismissal has been filed. This case is dismissed without prejudice. Status hearing previously set for 10/20/26 is stricken. Civil case terminated. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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2026-09-22 |
MAILED Trademark report with certified copy of minute order dated 9/21/26 to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA |
