Chen v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Pursuant to the stipulation of dismissal as to the remaining defendant Defersit no. 108 161, this case is dismissed with prejudice. Defendants motions to sever 130 and motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim 134 are denied as moot. The telephonic hearing scheduled on 12/18/2025 is stricken with no appearance necessary. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.

STIPULATION of Dismissal of Defendant Defersit

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing. No one appears. Counsel are reminded that they must appear for all hearings. Failure to appear at the next hearing could lead to this case being dismissed for want of prosecution. Plaintiff's Motion Agreed motion for extension of time to respond to Defendant's Motion to dismiss 153 is granted. Plaintiff has filed a response. Defendant's reply shall be filed by 12/17/25. Defendant Lokifui Store-US's Motion to enforce settlement agreement, dismiss claims with prejudice, and for attorneys' fees 151 is denied as moot based on the dismissal of that Defendant. Telephonic status hearing set for 12/18/25 at 9:30 a.m. The parties are directed to file a joint status report by 12/15/25. 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

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Lokifui Store-US

MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Magistrate status hearing held. Syxgo (defendant 124) has settled. Plaintiff has filed a motion for default as to certain defendants [ 139, 143 ], which is pending before the district court. Plaintiff provided status on appearing and non-settled defendants. Counsel Lu has a motion to dismiss 134 and a separate motion for misjoinder 130 pending before the district court. Parties are directed to ECF # 133, which appears to set a briefing schedule as to both motions. If counsel believes further clarification is appropriate, a motion should be filed before the district court. Counsel Chen requests a month to discuss possible settlement with his clients and opposing counsel. Court noted its participation in settlement discussions in these types of cases has historically been unproductive. Status hearing set for 12/3/25 at 9:45 a.m. Joint status report due by noon on 12/2/25 setting forth the status of the pending motions and the various settlement discussions. Plaintiff's counsel may appear via telephone. The conference call-in number is 1-855-244-8681 and the access code is 2316 422 1828##. Members of the public and media who wish to listen to this hearing may call in. 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. Mailed notice. (jn,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Magistrate Status hearing held. Counsel for plaintiff appeared. Other counsel failed to appear. Plaintiff reviewed its plans to address the remaining Schedule A defendants in this matter. For those defendants that plaintiff seeks to proceed with default, default motions must be filed with the district court by 10/31/25 (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE). As to those defendants that plaintiff is seeking to pursue settlement, settlement conversations must be completed promptly. In-person status hearing set for 11/4/25 at 10:00 a.m., with a Joint Status Report to be filed by noon on 10/31/25 updating the information contained in the most recent status report. Mailed notice (ao,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Defendant SIXGO's motion 125 is denied as moot in light of the notice of voluntary dismissal 127. Defendant Defresit's motion for extension of time to answer 131 is granted. Defresit's previous motions for extension 128 129 are denied as moot. Defresit shall file a responsive pleading by 11/3/25. To the extent the responsive pleading is a motion to dismiss, Plaintiff shall respond by 11/24/25. By the same date, Plaintiff shall also respond to Defresit's motion to sever 130. Defresit shall file a combined reply brief by 12/8/25. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Magistrate status hearing held. Certain defense counsel appeared. Defendants' motion to extend time to answer [ 128, 129 ] should be noticed for hearing before the district court. Discussion held as to Plaintiff's status reports 119, 122 ], which, despite specific direction, are not helpful to the Court. By 10/10/25, Plaintiff must file a status report that specifically explains the status of each case and Plaintiff's plan to litigate the case, as discussed in open court. Plaintiff's counsel must appear in person at the next status hearing, and the Court will not tolerate Plaintiff's counsel speaking to the Court or opposing counsel in the tone that was used at today's hearing. In- person status hearing is continued to 10/14/25 at 1:30 p.m. Plaintiff is admonished to promptly dismiss defendants as they settle with Plaintiff. Defense counsel Chen indicated his clients are preparing to reach out directly to Plaintiff to discuss settlement. Plaintiff to serve initial disclosures to all appearing defendants under Rule 26(a)(1) by 10/17/25. Discussion held regarding sealed documents. Plaintiff shall send a copy of the TRO to all served defendants by 10/10/25 unless Plaintiff files a motion seeking relief from this order (with citations to authority) within 7 days. Mailed notice (ao,)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Sixgo (No. 129)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen multiple defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: The parties' joint status report 115 indicates their belief that a settlement conference can resolve the case. Accordingly, the initial status hearing set for 8/27/25 is stricken. The parties are directed to jointly contact Courtroom Deputy Alyssia Owens, Alyssia_Owens@ilnd.uscourts.gov, by 9/3/25 with several proposed agreed dates and times for a settlement conference. Judge Weisman generally conducts settlement conferences Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at either 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Other dates and times may be available as required by the Court or the parties. The parties shall also indicate in their joint email whether they are seeking a video or in- person settlement conference. Status hearing for 9/10/25 at 9:15 a.m. If a settlement conference date has been set, the Court will strike the status hearing. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: In light of plaintiff's voluntary dismissal of defendant JZDN 110, the Court strikes as moot JZDN's motion to enforce settlement 109. Mailed notice. (jn,)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of US CMFY (No. 96)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Defendant's pro se motion to enforce settlement agreement and for emergency relief 109 is entered and briefed as follows: Response due 8/18/25; No reply. Ruling on motion hearing set for 9/2/25 at 9:15 a.m. Parties may appear in person or dial in using the Court's conference call-in number. The conference call-in number is 1-855-244-8681 and the access code is 2316 422 1828##. 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. Mailed notice (ao,)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of JZDN (No. 110)

MOTION by Defendant JZDN to enforce settlement agreement and for emergency relief (Exhibits). (Received via pro se portal on 07/30/25) Presented before Magistrate Judge

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen DHSGBH (No. 120) JUNPUXING (No. 142) (No. 22)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen SLXHDZKJ (No. 102)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen TTY-Zmiao

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of GETIHUUS (Def. No. 49)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of zhiyixiahe (#70)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of SEPGLITTE (LEARNBEAUTY STORE) #87

MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Weisman for the purposes of all Discovery Motions, Discovery Supervision, Discovery Conference under Rule 26(f), and Settlement Conference. Initial status hearing scheduled for 8/27/25 at 9:15 a.m. with a joint status report filed by noon on 8/21/25. Prior to the status hearing, the Court specifically requests that counsel consult the Court's standing order. If the parties believe the case is ready for a settlement conference, counsel should have available dates for a settlement conference for all necessary parties in advance of the status hearing, and to the extent possible, consult with opposing counsel in an attempt to identify mutually convenient and feasible dates for the settlement conference. Judge Weisman generally conducts settlement conferences Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at either 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Other dates and times may be available as required by the Court or the parties. If the parties do not wish to set a settlement conference at this time, the parties should be prepared to discuss discovery scheduling and related issues. Parties may appear in person or dial in using the Court's conference call-in number. The conference call-in number is 1-855-244-8681 and the access code is 2316 422 1828##. 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. Mailed notice (ao,)

MINUTE entry before the Executive Committee: Case referred to the Honorable M. David Weisman for all further proceedings All Discovery Motions, Discovery Supervision, Discovery Conference under Rule 26(f), Settlement Conference. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Vintage Outlets (No. 30)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Eksict (No. 97)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen Nos. 57, 70, 73, 75, 83, 84, 85, 86, 103

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of DHSGBHD (No. 120) and JUNPUXING (No. 142)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of WMQL (No. 45)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen XCXHS (No. 97)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report 92. In accord with the parties' proposals, the Court sets the following deadlines: 7/9/25, for exchange of initial disclosures; 7/16/25 for issuance of written discovery; 10/1/25 for amendment of pleadings and joinder of parties; 10/17/25 for completion of fact discovery; 12/16/25 for completion of expert discovery; and 1/31/26 for dispositive motions. The case is referred to the magistrate judge for supervision of discovery and settlement, with authority to set, stay, alter, and extend deadlines. Plaintiff shall file a motion for default against any non-appearing defendants by 7/24/25; Plaintiff is warned that failure to meet this deadline may result in dismissal of all claims against non-appearing defendants for want of prosecution. The status hearing set for 6/25/25 is stricken. The Court will monitor the docket and set further hearings as needed. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

REQUEST for Early Settlement Conference by Plaintiff Xueyuan Chen

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Eksict (No. 95)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Yinmachen (Def No 47) and LCOCWMY (No 89)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Heyai (No. 91)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of BGGV US Fire (Def No 98)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen Bremorou, Chujia, Railing

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of YIKANGHENG (Def. No. 104)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Sarmyarc (Def. No. 140)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Zengup (Def. No 59)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of ranrandhop (ranranshop) (Def. No 21)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Happypeng (Def. No 59)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of henghang (Def. No 39)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Framendino (Def. No 144)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Fish One (Def. No 49)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Finder Treasure (Def. No 42)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Tanzitao (Def. No. 139)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of L-YIXING Store (Def. No. 122)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Defs No 23-28, 61, 68, 71, 74, 76, and 1143

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of ciluco (Def No 29)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of WHTAERCFA (No. 36)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of MEILONG Inc (No. 125)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Banderoller (No. 124)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of XCXHS (Def No. 97)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Defs Nos 51, 63, and 89

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Defs Nos 15, 28, and 58

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of JENNIY (No. 114)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of limveso (No. 32)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of SPRIETIM-US (SPRIETIM) (No. 27)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Xiao-bingn (No. 55)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of yangdandi (No. 23)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of shenzhenshishuchuangdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi (No. 12)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of FaceRain (No. 69)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of shuluo-usa (No. 32)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen JASEN Number (No. 101)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of SOFAFA (No. 112)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Yinmanchen (No. 47) and LCOCWMY (No. 89)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of LiuYuShop (No. 53)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of jincul (No. 72)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Beiruosang (No. 93)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Quanzhou Yingmi Information Technology Co., Ltd. (No. 77)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Amadeo City (No. 142)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of VZZNN (No. 7)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of Conchem Direct (No. 60)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of SANZE LL (kekeman) (No. 130)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Xueyuan Chen of afage (No. 110)