Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A
MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Plaintiff names 3 Defendants in this case. However, after reviewing the complaint [1] and other filings, the Court questions whether Plaintiff has established sufficient grounds for joinder of all Defendants. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 20(a)(2); Viking Arm AS v. Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 24 C 1566, 2024 WL 2953105 (N.D. Ill. June 6, 2024). By 6/30/25, Plaintiff must either (a) file a supplemental memorandum that refers to specific facts alleged in its filings and provides citations to specific screenshots associated with each Schedule A Defendant to demonstrate that joinder is proper; or (b) file an amended schedule A with a subset of Defendants, along with an amended declaration that explains how each of these defendants is properly joined with each other and includes labeled exhibits that contain screenshots or other information specific to Defendants listed on amended Schedule A only. In addition, Plaintiff's motion to seal [4] was not noticed for presentment in accordance with this Court's case management procedures. All counsel is reminded to review and comply with all court procedures. For future reference, non-compliant motions may be summarily stricken. Nonetheless, the Court denies the motion [4]. Plaintiff has not established exceptional circumstances that would provide any basis for sealing the names of associated defendants listed in its complaint and schedule A [2] or filed a temporary restraining order as indicated in its motion to seal [4]. See Union Oil Co. of Cal. v. Leavell, 220 F.3d 562, 567-68 (7th Cir. 2000) ("Many a litigant would prefer that the subject matter of a case. be kept from the curious (including its business rivals and customers), but the tradition that litigation is open to the public is of very long standing."). Thus, the request to seal Plaintiff's schedule A [2] is denied. The Clerk of Court is directed, forthwith, to unseal Plaintiff's schedule A [2] and the exhibits to its motion to seal [5]. Finally, Plaintiff's motion for electronic service and expedited discovery [12] is denied without prejudice to renewal once the joinder issue is resolved. The motion hearing set for 6/19/25 [13] is hereby stricken. Mailed notice (gel,)
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2025/06/13
Plaintiff's NOTICE of Motion by Katherine Marilyn Kuhn for presentment of motion for service by publication, [12] before Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt on 6/19/2025 at 10:00 AM.
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2025/06/13
MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited for service by publication Electronic Service and Expedited Discovery
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2025/06/10
MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC.
2025/06/09
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.
2025/06/09
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3).
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2025/06/09
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited by Gokalp Bayramoglu
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2025/06/09
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited by Nihat Deniz Bayramoglu
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2025/06/09
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited by Joseph Wendell Droter
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2025/06/09
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited by Katherine Marilyn Kuhn
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2025/06/09
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited
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2025/06/09
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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2025/06/09
MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited to seal
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2025/06/09
CIVIL Cover Sheet
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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited Exhibit 1 to the Complaint regarding complaint, [1]
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2025/06/09
COMPLAINT for Copyright Infringement filed by Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23594928.