MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to approve consent judgment as to a Certain Defendant
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2025/05/29
FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding entered judgment 51 in the amount of $50,000 as to certain defendants
51
2025/05/29
ENTERED JUDGMENT as to certain defendants Signed by the Honorable Lindsay C. Jenkins on 5/29/2025. Mailed notice.
50
2025/05/29
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Lindsay C. Jenkins: The following order does not apply to Defendant The Old Mill. No remaining Defendant has responded to Plaintiff's motion for entry of default judgment. Accordingly, the motion 38 is granted. Based on the evidence previously submitted by Plaintiff and the admission of liability by virtue of the default, Plaintiff has established that a permanent injunction should be entered. The infringement of Plaintiff's marks irreparably harms Plaintiff and confuses the public. This infringement was willful and statutory damages are awarded. The Clerk is directed to return the surety bond posted. Enter Final Judgment Order. Mailed notice.
49
2025/05/29
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Lindsay C. Jenkins: The motion to strike 46 is granted. Defendant The Old Mill filed a motion to set aside entry of default as against it, but the filing was made by a person named Le Hong Ngoc, who is the "Owner of The Old Mill." The Court does not know whether Le Hong Ngoc is a licensed attorney, but a pro se litigant may only represent himself in federal court, not another person or entity. A search of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission website shows that Le Hong Ngoc is not a licensed attorney in Illinois, nor does he appear to be a member of the Court's bar, and he did not file an attorney appearance in this case. The Court provides Defendant The Old Mill until June 12, 2025 to retain US counsel and file an answer to the complaint, or otherwise resolve the matter with Plaintiff. If no answer or responsive pleading is filed by that date, Plaintiff may file the appropriate motion. The motion to set aside 41 is denied without prejudice. Mailed notice.
48
2025/05/22
OBJECTION to Plaintiff's motion for default judgment by Defendant The Old Mill. (Received via Box.com on 05/22/2025)
47
2025/05/22
REQUEST for settlement conference by Defendant The Old Mill. (Received via Box.com on 05/22/2025)
46
2025/05/22
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to strike Response 43, MOTION by Defendant The Old Millto set aside entry of Default Order under FRCP 55(c) by Defendant The Old Mill (PRO SE) 41 or in the alternative, Compel Defendant to Obtain U.S. Counsel
45
2025/05/22
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Lindsay C. Jenkins: Plaintiff's response to the motion by Defendant Old Mill's motion to set aside is due by May 28, 2025. Mailed notice.
44
2025/05/21
CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. regarding order on motion for entry of default, order on motion for default judgment, text entry, [42]
43
2025/05/21
RESPONSE to Plaintiff's motion for final default judgment by Defendant The Old Mill. (Received via Box.com on 05/21/2025)
42
2025/05/21
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Lindsay C. Jenkins: Before the Court is Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against all Defendants. All remaining defendants have failed either to plead or to otherwise appear to defend against this action. Accordingly, default is entered under Rule 55(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Any objections to the motion for entry of default judgment must be filed on or before May 27, 2025. If no objections are filed by that date, the court will consider the motion unopposed. The Court will also rule on the papers unless a hearing is requested by May 23, 2025. A hearing may be requested by filing a Request for Hearing as a separate entry on the docket. Plaintiff must serve this minute order upon all remaining Defendants within one business day of its entry on the docket and must promptly file proof of that service. Mailed notice.
41
2025/05/21
MOTION by Defendant The Old Mill to set aside entry of Default Order under FRCP 55(c) by Defendant Le Hong Ngoc owner of The Old Mill, a Pro Se Defendant. (Received via Box.com on 05/21/2025)
40
2025/05/20
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[39]
39
2025/05/20
MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [38]
38
2025/05/20
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for default judgment as to all Defendants
37
2025/05/20
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. as to certain Defendants
36
2025/05/15
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. as to certain defendant
2025/05/06
NEW PARTIES: Changchun Menglong Auto parts trading Co.,Ltd, Chengdu Yongsheng Denuo Trading Co., Ltd., Dongguan Topway Sportswear Company Limited, Guangzhou Zeshen International Trade Co., Ltd., Huizhou Jufu Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd., Qingdao Yuxin Aerospace Cap Co., Ltd., Taizhou Duke Auto Accessories Co., Ltd., Travelpro Souvenir Products Limited, Wenzhou Jinyufu Crafts Co., Ltd., Yiwu Kenong Daily Commodity Co., Ltd., YIWU STAR PEAK COMMODITY CO.,LTD., Zhongshan Liye Hardware Products Co., Ltd., Zhongshan Zunchi Leather Products Factory, A2W8H0U9QRAJZ8, Brahaty, Charming little shop, Dindin's North Lake, sheshanbaihuoyou, ThreeMileIslandLLC, XingHeHaoHAN, wangcai008, aphrodite-a, ax autoparts7, E BayTransfer Differential Parts, hejunjun2101, jich-207, liuzhongru10, pingdingjianxiangsh-0, The Old Mill, Freewindy, guangzhoushitianhequt, jiatx, mumujiaju, SunHaoPeng and tongyingfushi added to case caption.
35
2025/05/02
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order Signed by the Honorable Lindsay C. Jenkins on 5/2/2025. Mailed notice.
34
2025/05/02
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Lindsay C. Jenkins: By May 22, 2025, Plaintiff shall file a status report regarding next steps in this case. If Plaintiff intends to file a motion for default judgment, it should be filed by that date, and if Plaintiff moves for default judgment as to all Defendants, no status report need be filed. Mailed notice.
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2025/05/02
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Lindsay C. Jenkins: Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction [27] is granted. Plaintiff's filings establish that it has acted expeditiously to protect its interests and that there remains a significant risk Defendants will transfer relevant assets beyond the Court's reach. For these reasons, as well as the reasons provided in the whole of Plaintiff's filings and as stated by the Court in connection with entry of the TRO, the Court is persuaded that Plaintiff has satisfied the requirements for a preliminary injunction. In addition, the Court finds that the balance of harms favors Plaintiff and that a preliminary injunction serves the public interest by, among other things, protecting consumers from the marketing of counterfeit goods. Plaintiff has also certified and established [32] that it provided electronic notice to defendants of the pendency of this case and provided a link to a website containing relevant case documents, but no objection to the motion for a preliminary injunction has been filed on behalf of any defendant. Enter preliminary injunction order. The Clerk shall unseal any documents that are sealed. The Law Firm of Greer, Burns & Crain Ltd., is ordered to add ALL defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within five business days, instructions can be found on the Court's website at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. Mailed notice.
32
2025/04/28
CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. regarding order on motion for preliminary injunction, text entry, [31]
31
2025/04/28
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Lindsay C. Jenkins: Before the Court is Plaintiff's motion [27] for entry of a preliminary injunction. In connection with that motion, Plaintiff must serve all remaining Defendants with the following statement: "The Court has taken the motion for a preliminary injunction under advisement and will consider the motion unopposed if no Defendant appears and objects by May 1, 2025." If no objections are filed by that date, the Court will consider the motion unopposed. Plaintiff must serve this minute order upon all remaining Defendants within one business day of its entry on the docket and must promptly file proof of that service. For the reasons stated in the Court's orders entering the TRO, the TRO is extended until the Court adjudicates the motion for a preliminary injunction. See H-D Mich., LLC v. Hellenic Duty Free Shops S.A., 694 F.3d 827, 843-45 (7th Cir. 2012). Because this extension exceeds the maximum duration for a TRO under FRCP 65(b), this extension "becomes in effect a preliminary injunction that is appealable, but the order remains effective." Id. at 844. Mailed notice.
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2025/04/25
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 4/25/2025, answer due 5/16/2025.
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2025/04/25
DECLARATION of Jennifer V. Nacht regarding memorandum in support of motion[28]
28
2025/04/25
MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction[27]
27
2025/04/25
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for preliminary injunction
26
2025/04/21
INJUNCTION BOND in the amount of $10,000 posted by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25
2025/04/16
SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
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2025/04/16
SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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2025/04/16
Registry Deposit Information Form by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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2025/04/15
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Schedule A Template per [11]
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2025/04/15
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[18]
18
2025/04/15
MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[17]
17
2025/04/15
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
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2025/04/15
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Exhibit 2 regarding declaration[15]
15
2025/04/15
DECLARATION of Dana A. Cizmadia regarding memorandum in support of motion[13]
14
2025/04/15
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[13]
13
2025/04/15
MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for temporary restraining order[12]
12
2025/04/15
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
11
2025/04/09
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Lindsay C. Jenkins: Plaintiff should review the Court's standing order on "Schedule A" Cases, available at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?IuUaWzNcEoPr4PHl9tvcGaMUezk8AnJ1 under the "Case Procedures" tab. As explained there, Plaintiff must complete and file the template linked on that page before the Court will consider granting any motion for preliminary injunctive relief. The submission must also provide a listing of all prior Schedule A cases filed in any court in the United States in which Plaintiff was a plaintiff, and a listing of any of the defendants included in the Schedule A in this case that Plaintiff has previously named as a defendant in any prior complaint or Schedule A case. Finally, by filing the template, Plaintiff certifies that Plaintiff has not used any of the screenshot evidence supplied in support of a motion for a TRO in this case in any prior proceeding. If the template is not completed by April 16, 2025, the Court may dismiss this matter for failure to prosecute. Mailed notice.
2025/04/08
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.
2025/04/08
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Lindsay C. Jenkins. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Daniel P. McLaughlin. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).
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2025/04/08
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Thomas Joseph Juettner
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2025/04/08
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Jennifer Van Nacht
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2025/04/08
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler
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2025/04/08
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio
6
2025/04/08
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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2025/04/08
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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2025/04/08
CIVIL Cover Sheet
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2025/04/08
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for leave to file under seal
2
2025/04/08
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
1
2025/04/08
COMPLAINT filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23317508.