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2025-06-02 |
COMPLAINT for Copyright Infringement filed by Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23563634. |
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Exhibit 1 to the Complaint |
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Exhibit 2 to the Complaint |
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Exhibit 3 to the Complaint |
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2025-06-02 |
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited Complaint for Copyright Infringement regarding complaint, [1] |
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Exhibit 1 to the Complaint |
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Exhibit 2 to the Complaint |
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(Exhibit 3 to the Complaint) |
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2025-06-02 |
CIVIL Cover Sheet |
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2025-06-02 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited to seal |
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Declaration of Katherine M. Kuhn in Support of Motion for Leave to File Under Se |
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Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of K. Kuhn |
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Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of K. Kuhn |
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2025-06-02 |
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of K. Kuhn regarding MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited to seal [4] |
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(Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of K. Kuhn) |
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2025-06-02 |
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited |
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2025-06-02 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited by Katherine Marilyn Kuhn |
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2025-06-02 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited by Joseph Wendell Droter |
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2025-06-02 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited by Nihat Deniz Bayramoglu |
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2025-06-02 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited by Gokalp Bayramoglu |
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CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3). |
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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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2025-06-03 |
MAILED Copyright Request letter to Plaintiff's counsel of record. |
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2025-06-04 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Plaintiff's Motion for leave to file under seal [4] is granted. Mailed notice |
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2025-06-04 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited for service by publication and Electronic Service |
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Exhibit Memorandum in Support of Motion for Electronic Service |
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Declaration of Katherine M. Kuhn in Support of Motion for Electronic Service |
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2025-06-04 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited for leave to file excess pages for Temporary Restraining Order |
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2025-06-04 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited for temporary restraining order |
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Exhibit Memorandum in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order |
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Declaration of Katherine M. Kuhn in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining |
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Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of K. Kuhn |
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Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of K. Kuhn |
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Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of K. Kuhn |
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Exhibit 4 to the Declaration of K. Kuhn |
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Exhibit 5 to the Declaration of K. Kuhn |
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Declaration of Liangjie Li in Support of Temporary Restraining Order |
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2025-06-04 |
Plaintiff's NOTICE of Motion by Katherine Marilyn Kuhn for presentment of motion for leave to file excess pages[14], motion for service by publication, [13], motion for temporary restraining order, [15] before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 6/12/2025 at 09:30 AM. |
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2025-06-06 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. On the Court's own Motion due to a Jury Trial proceeding, Motion hearing set for 6/12/2025 is reset for 9:00 AM (PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY).Mailed notice |
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2025-06-10 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. On the Court's own Motion, Motion hearing set for 6/12/2025 is reset for 12:30 PM (PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY). Mailed notice |
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2025-06-12 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion hearing held on 6/12/2025. Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [15] is granted. Order to follow. Temporary Restraining Order shall remain in effect up to and including 6/26/2025. Status hearing set for 6/26/2025 at 9:30 AM. Plaintiff's Motion for leave to file excess pages [14] and Motion for electronic service of process [13] are granted. Mailed notice |
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2025-06-12 |
TEMPORARY Restraining Order signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 6/12/2025. Mailed notice |
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2025-06-23 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited for extension of time to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order |
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Exhibit Memorandum in Support of First Motion to Extend Temporary Restraining Or |
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Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of First Motion to Extend Temporary R |
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2025-06-23 |
Plaintiff's NOTICE of Motion by Katherine Marilyn Kuhn for presentment of extension of time, [21] before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 6/26/2025 at 09:30 AM. |
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2025-06-24 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Plaintiff's Motion to extend Temporary Restraining Order [21] is granted. Temporary Restraining Order shall remain in effect up to and including 7/10/2025. Status hearing set for 7/10/2025 at 9:30 AM. Motion and Status hearing set for 6/26/2025 are stricken. Mailed notice |
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2025-06-24 |
SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 5,000.00 posted by Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited |
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2025-07-07 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. On the Court's own Motion, Status hearing set for 7/10/2025 is reset for 7/9/2025 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice. |
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2025-07-07 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited for extension of time SECOND Extension of the Temporary Restraining Order |
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Exhibit Memorandum in Support of Second Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraini |
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Declaration of Katherine M. Kuhn. in Support of Second Motion to Extend the Temp |
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Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of K. Kuhn |
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2025-07-07 |
Plaintiff's NOTICE of Motion by Joseph Wendell Droter for presentment of extension of time, [26] before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 7/9/2025 at 09:30 AM. |
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2025-07-09 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Status and Motion hearing held on 7/9/2025. Plaintiff's Motion for extension of Temporary Restraining Order [26] is granted. Order to follow. Status hearing set for 7/23/2025 at 9:00 AM (Please note time change). Mailed notice |
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2025-07-09 |
EXTENDED Temporary Restraining Order signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 7/9/2025. Mailed notice |
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2025-07-21 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited to compel third-party platform TikTok |
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Exhibit A to the Motion to Compel |
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Exhibit B to the Motion to Compel |
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Exhibit C to the Motion to Compel |
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Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Motion to Compel |
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Declaration of Heather M. Ikerd in Support of Motion to Compel |
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2025-07-21 |
Plaintiff's NOTICE of Motion by Joseph Wendell Droter for presentment of motion to compel, [30] before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 7/30/2025 at 09:30 AM. |
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2025-07-22 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited for extension of time for Temporary Restraining Order Third Request |
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Exhibit Memorandum in Support of Third Motion to Extend Temporary Restraining Or |
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Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Third Motion to Extend Temporary R |
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Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of J. Droter |
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2025-07-22 |
Plaintiff's NOTICE of Motion by Joseph Wendell Droter for presentment of extension of time, [32] before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 7/30/2025 at 09:30 AM. |
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2025-07-29 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. On the Court's own Motion, Motion hearings set for 7/30/2025 are reset for 10:00 AM (PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY). Mailed notice |
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2025-07-30 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion hearing held on 7/30/2025. Plaintiff's Counsel advised that Tik Tok has failed to respond to Motion to Compel [30]. Rule to Show Cause hearing is set for 8/20/2025 at 9:30 AM. Third Party Platform Tik Tok is Ordered to appear for Rule to Show Cause hearing set for 8/20/2025 at 9:30 AM as to why they should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with Subpoena. If you need to appear virtually, send the attached form to Judge Kendall's courtroom deputy. The courtroom deputy will inform you as to whether your request has been approved. Motion to Compel [30] is entered and continued. Plaintiff's Motion to extend the Temporary Restraining Order [32] is granted. Order to follow. Mailed notice |
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2025-07-30 |
ORDER Extending Temporary Restraining Order Converting to Preliminary Injunction signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 7/30/2025. Mailed notice |
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2025-07-30 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited by Nazly Aileen Bayramoglu |
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2025-08-12 |
TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 07/30/2025 before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion Hearing. Order Number: 52707. Court Reporter Contact Information: Gayle A. McGuigan, CSR, RMR, CRR, Gayle_McGuigan@ilnd.uscourts.gov. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 9/2/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/12/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/10/2025. |
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2025-08-14 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Respondent TikTok Inc. by Douglas Lawrence Sawyer |
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2025-08-14 |
RESPONSE by Respondent TikTok Inc. to order on motion to compel, order on motion for extension of time, motion hearing, terminate deadlines and hearings, set/reset hearings, [35] and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Compel (Dkt. 30) |
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Declaration of Jaime M. Crowe |
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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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Exhibit 5 |
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2025-08-18 |
NOTICE by Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited re order on motion to compel, order on motion for extension of time, motion hearing, terminate deadlines and hearings, set/reset hearings, [35], Response, [40] of Withdraw Motion to Compel TikTok Inc. |
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2025-08-19 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Pursuant to Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiff's Motion to Compel [41], Rule to Show Cause hearing set for 8/20/2025 is stricken due to Tik Tok's compliance. Mailed notice |
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2025-08-19 |
SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited |
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2025-08-20 |
SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A |
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2025-08-20 |
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A on 8/20/2025, answer due 9/10/2025. |
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2025-08-20 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited for preliminary injunction |
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Exhibit Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction |
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Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction |
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Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of J. Droter |
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2025-08-20 |
Plaintiff's NOTICE of Motion by Joseph Wendell Droter for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction, [46] before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 8/26/2025 at 09:30 AM. |
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2025-08-25 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. On the Court's own Motion, Motion hearing set for 8/26/2025 is reset for 9/3/2025 at 10:00 AM and will proceed via Webex. Prior to the hearing, you are directed to cut and paste this hyper link into a browser: https://us-courts.webex.com/join/virginia_kendallilnd.uscourts.gov You can use the dial in option ONLY if you do not have access to a device with video capability: (650)-479-3207, the access code is: 180 698 4009. Mailed notice |
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2025-09-03 |
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited ONLY as to Defendants 10 and 26 without prejudice |
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2025-09-03 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion hearing held on 9/3/2025. Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction [46] is granted. Order to follow. Status hearing set for 9/23/2025 at 9:30 AM which will proceed in person unless requested otherwise. Mailed notice |
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2025-09-03 |
PRELIMINARY Injunction Order signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 9/3/2025. Mailed notice |
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2025-09-12 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited for default judgment as to 26 Defaulted Defendants |
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Exhibit Memorandum in Support of Motion for Default and DefaultJudgment |
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Declaration of Katherine M. Kuhn in Support of Motion for Default and Default Ju |
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Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of K. Kuhn |
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Declaration of Liangjie Li in Support of Motion for Default and Default Judgment |
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2025-09-12 |
Plaintiff's NOTICE of Motion by Joseph Wendell Droter for presentment of motion for default judgment, [52] before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 9/23/2025 at 09:30 AM. |
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2025-09-23 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion hearing held on 9/23/2025. Plaintiff's Motion for entry of Default and Default Judgment [52] is granted. Enter Order of Default as to Defendants as identified in Schedule A. Default Judgment Order to enter. Mailed notice |
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2025-09-23 |
DEFAULT Judgment Order signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 9/23/2025. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice |
