MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Defendant Anshan Alice Trading Firm's second motion for extension of time to answer [124] is granted. Defendant Anshan Alice Trading Firm shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by 8/24/2026. Mailed notice
MOTION by Defendant Anshan Alice Trading Firm for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] (second extension)
CONSENT JUDGMENT ORDER AS TO DEFENDANT 246. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 7/31/2026. Mailed notice.
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 7/29/2026. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's renewed motion for entry of default and default judgment [117] is taken under advisement. Plaintiff's motion for extension of time to file supplement [99] and motion for approval of consent judgment as to Defendant 246 [115] are granted. Enter Order. Defendant Anshan Alice Trading Firm's motion for extension of time to answer [111] is granted as unopposed. Defendant lovelyshoponline's motion to modify the scope of the asset restraint [100] is terminated as moot. Motion to withdraw as counsel [120] is granted. Attorney Gouthami V. Tufts is terminated as counsel of record. Telephonic status hearing set for 8/12/2026 at 9:30 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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.
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendant
MOTION by Attorney Gouthami V. Tufts to withdraw as attorney for Salt City Steel LLC. No party information provided
DECLARATION of Alison K. Carter regarding motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [117]
MEMORANDUM by Salt City Steel LLC in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [117]
MOTION by Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC for entry of default as to the remaining Defendants, MOTION by Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC for default judgment as to the remaining Defendants
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC without prejudice as to a certain defendant
MOTION by Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC to approve consent judgment as to Defendant 246. absolute-beautyy
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendants
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff shall file a response to Defendant Anshan Alice Trading Firm's motion for extension of time to answer by 7/9/2026. Mailed notice
Notice of Settlement as to lovelyshoponline by Salt City Steel LLC
MOTION by Defendant Anshan Alice Trading Firm for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1]
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Anshan Alice Trading Firm by Longhao Wang
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 6/17/2026. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants identified on Schedule A [105] is denied without prejudice. Plaintiff's motion for approval of consent judgment as to certain Defendants [95] is granted. Enter Order. Defendant lovelyshoponline's motion for leave to file answer instanter [102] is granted. Defendant lovelyshoponline's answer [103] is accepted as timely filed. Plaintiff shall file a response to Defendant lovelyshoponline's motion to modify the scope of the asset restraint [100] by 7/1/2026. Telephonic status hearing set for 7/29/2026 at 8:45 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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
CONSENT JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 6/17/2026. Mailed notice
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for extension of time to file supplement [99] is granted. Mailed notice
MEMORANDUM by Salt City Steel LLC in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [105]
MOTION by Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC for entry of default as to certain defendants, MOTION by Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC for default judgment as to certain defendants
SUPPLEMENT to motion to approve consent judgment[95]
ANSWER and defenses of Defendant No. 280 by lovelyshoponline. (Received via online pro se portal on 6/9/26).
MOTION by Defendant lovelyshoponline for leave to file Answer Instanter. (Received via online pro se portal on 6/9/26).
DECLARATION in support of motion to modify the scope of the asset restraint [100]. (Attachments). (Received via online pro se portal on 6/9/26).
MOTION by Defendant lovelyshoponline the scope of the asset restraint. (Received via online pro se portal on 6/9/26)
MOTION by Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC for extension of time to file supplement
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 5/28/2026.No defendants appeared. For reasons stated on the record, Defendants imaginatioy.com and rehearsatl.com's motion to dismiss [80] is terminated as moot. Attorney He Cheng motion to withdraw as counsel [82] is granted; Attorney He Cheng is terminated as counsel. Defense counsel shall obtain a written consent or otherwise make a supplemental filing evidencing Defendant's consent to the entry of the proposed consent judgment [95], to be filed under seal by 6/4/2026. Plaintiff shall file its anticipated motion for default and default judgment in regard to the remaining defendants by 6/11/2026. A telephonic status hearing is set for 6/17/2026 at 9:00 a.m.The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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.
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendants
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendants
MOTION by Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC to approve consent judgment as to certain defendants
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendant
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendant
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 4/8/2026. As stated on the record, Defendants imaginatioy and rehearsatl's oral motion to extend their deadline to reply in support of their motion to dismiss is granted. Defendants imaginatioy and rehearsatl shall file their reply by 4/27/2026. Telephonic status hearing set for 5/28/2026 at 9:30 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendant
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendant
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendants
RESPONSE by Salt City Steel LLCin Opposition to MOTION by Defendants imaginatioy, rehearsatl to dismiss [80]
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendants
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendants
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendants
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendants
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendants
MOTION by Attorney He Cheng to withdraw as attorney for liliZUbu.
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: The Court sets the following briefing schedule on Defendants' motion to dismiss [80]: Plaintiff shall respond by 3/30/2026 and Defendants shall reply by 4/13/2026. Mailed notice
MOTION by Defendants imaginatioy, rehearsatl to dismiss
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 3/4/2026. Mailed notice
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 3/4/2026. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [37] is granted. With respect to Defendant lovelyshoponline (David Jinawan), the Court notes that their opposition to the preliminary injunction is based on the fact that the only sales activity to Illinois consudmers was "a single test purchase executed by Plaintiff's own counsel to an Illinois address." Accordingly, they argue that they made no "bona fide sales" of the accused product to Illinois consumers. Contrary to Defendant lovelyshoponline's assertions, however, the Seventh Circuit previously has held that a federal court in Illinois can properly exercise personal jurisdiction over a foreign defendant that "established an online store, using a third-party retailer," "unequivocally asserted a willingness to ship goods to Illinois and established the capacity to do so," and fulfilled a test order by "shipping an infringing product to" Illinois. NBA Properties, Inc. v. HANWJH, 46 F.4th 614, 620 (7th Cir. 2022). In finding minimum contacts with the forum state, the Seventh Circuit rejected the defendant's contention that "a single transaction cannot be sufficient to establish jurisdiction," noting that such a "rigid numerical line" would flout the Supreme Court's warning against "[t]alismanic jurisdictional formulas." Id. at 62425 (quoting Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz, 471 U.S. 462, 485 (1985)). For this reason, Plaintiff has made a sufficient showing of personal jurisdiction over Defendant lovelyshoponline and the single test purchase is sufficient to support a preliminary injunction. Nonetheless, the preliminary injunctive relief should be tailored to the alleged conduct in this case and the equitable relief Plaintiff is entitled to seek. Thus, Defendant lovelyshoponline (David Jinawan) may file a motion to modify the scope of the asset restraint and other preliminary injunctive relief so that it is limited to sales related to the allegedly infringing image(s). Plaintiff shall submit an updated proposed order to chambers. Defendant lovelyshoponline's motion to dissolve the temporary restraining order [47] is denied. Defendant CYHDDDR's emergency motion to dissolve temporary restraining order [65] is terminated as moot in light of settlement. Telephonic status hearing set for 4/8/2026 at 9:45 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to a certain Defendant
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC as to a certain Defendant
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendants
REPLY by Salt City Steel LLC to MOTION by Defendant lovelyshoponlineto dissolve Temporary Restraining Order [47]
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendants
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Defendants Lukalula and kinginin's first motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead [68] is granted. Defendants Lukalula and kinginin shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by 3/12/2026. Mailed notice
NOTICE by liliZUbu, renrending of Settlement
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Salt City Steel LLC with prejudice as to certain Defendants
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 2/18/2026. Defendant's motions for extension of time [52], [54], [56], [60],[62], [66] are granted. Defendants Defendants Holiday & Party Supplies Store, Household Storage And Col lection Appliances Store, Kitchenware Department Store, nanaya Store, Kee-jerk Industry Store, DD Electronics, E-COM CO.LTD, Hkibbfh Life, LLXPAM, LLatonia, ONTOMATO, Cyhdddr, imaginatioy.com, rehearsatl.com, Raysdex, and OTEB-US all shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by 3/31/2026. Plaintiffs' reply in support of its motion for a preliminary injunction remains due 3/2/2026. Telephonic status hearing set for 3/4/2026 at 8:45 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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.
MOTION by Defendants Lukalula, kinginin for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] (UNKNOWN IF OPPOSED)
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants kinginin, Lukalula by Christopher Paul Keleher
MOTION by Defendant OTEB-US for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1]
MOTION by Defendant Cyhdddr to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order
RESPONSE by Cyhdddrin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC for preliminary injunction [37]
ANSWER to Complaint by 323 Raysdex. (Received online pro se portal on 2/16/26).
MOTION by Defendant 323 Raysdex for leave to file Answer instanter and for extension of time to answer or otherwise respond. (Receive via online pro se portal on 2/16/26).
OPPOSITION by 323 Raysdex to Plainitff's motion for preliminary injunction[37]. (Received via online pro se portal on 2/16/26).
MOTION by Defendants imaginatioy, rehearsatl for extension of time (Unopposed)
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants rehearsatl, imaginatioy by Jacob Yiping Chen
STIPULATION regarding summons returned executed, 34 for Extension of time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants HengYuCai, nanchangqianyafushi, Youngy, JIAQWew, ZUI-R, MCH-HSY, Shunzhongyong, QInyhd, JYYJGJJ, lpookj, JIayng23 by David Silver
MOTION by Defendant Cyhdddr for extension of time to file answer (unopposed)
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Cyhdddr
MOTION by Defendants Hkibbfh Life, LLXPAM, LLatonia, ONTOMATO for extension of time to file answer to the Complaint
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Hkibbfh Life, LLXPAM, LLatonia, ONTOMATO by Paul Joseph Kossof
NEW PARTIES: Hkibbfh Life, LLXPAM, LLatonia and ONTOMATO added to case caption.
MOTION by Defendant Holiday & Party Supplies Store for extension of time to file answer and by defendant stores Household Storage And Col-lection Appliances Store, Kitchenware Department Store, nanaya Store, Kee-jerk Industry Store, and DD Electronics, E-COM CO.LTD
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Holiday & Party Supplies Store by Depeng Bi and defendant stores Household Storage And Col-lection Appliances Store, Kitchenware Department Store, nanaya Store, Kee-jerk Industry Store, and DD Electronics, E-COM CO.LTD
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Cyhdddr by Mingbo Ye
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant OTEB-US by Longhao Wang
WRITTEN STATEMENT by Raysdex. (Received via online pro se portal on 2/4/26.
MOTION to dissolve Temporary Restraining Order by David Jinawan. (Received via online pro se portal 2/4/26).
WRITTEN Statement by Crownlight. (Received via online pro se portal on 2/2/26).
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 2/2/2026. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 37 is taken under advisement. Defendants LiliZUbu and Renrending request 14 days to file a written response to the motion. Accordingly, any opposition to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction shall be filed by 2/17/2026. Plaintiff shall file a reply by 3/2/2026. The Temporary Restraining Order shall remain in place pending resolution of the preliminary injunction motion as to all Defendants with the exception of Defendant Acssart (No. 321). Given the parties agreement-in-principle to settle, the Temporary Restraining Order will expire on 2/2/2026 as to Defendant Acssart (No. 321) only; Defendant Acssart (No. 321) will then no longer be subject to any temporary or preliminary injunction or restraint in this matter. Any other party that remains subject to the Temporary Restraining Order may petition the Court for reliefon an expedited basis. Telephonic status hearing set for 2/18/2026 at 9:45 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Defendant lovelyshoponline's motion to appear remotely 41 is granted. Mailed notice
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants liliZUbu, renrending by He Cheng
PRO SE Appearance by Defendant David Jnawan. (Received via online pro se portal on 1/29/26).
MOTION by Unknown David Jnawan to appear remotely. (Received via online pro se portal on 1/29/26). (Received by Clerk's Office Mail Room on 1/29/26).
REGISTRY Deposit Information Form by Salt City Steel LLC. (Received by Intake Counter on 1/29/26).
Declaration of Service by Salt City Steel LLC
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Salt City Steel LLC as to The Partnerships Identified on Schedule A on 1/29/2026, answer due 2/19/2026.
MOTION by Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC for preliminary injunction
Cashier Check BOND in the amount of $ 50,000 posted by Sullivan & Carter LLP for Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC. Receipt #100029003
ORDER TO MODIFY THE ASSET RESTRAINT IN THE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AS TO DEFENDANT ACSSART (NO. 321) AND TO INCREASE PLAINTIFF'S BOND. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 1/23/2026. Mailed notice (aw,)
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Extension of Time
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff's motion for leave to file certain documents under seal [6], ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [9], and motion for electronic service of process [12]. Having reviewed the motion and supporting documentation in chambers, the Court grants Plaintiff's motion for leave to file certain documents under seal [6], ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [9], and motion for electronic service of process [12]. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. The Temporary Restraining Order shall be maintained under seal until further order of the Court. The Temporary Restraining Order is entered effective 1:00 p.m. on 1/5/2026 and shall expire in fourteen (14) days. It is further ordered that Plaintiff shall deposit with the Court fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) as security, determined adequate for the payment of such damages as any person may be entitled to recover as a result of a wrongful restraint hereunder. Plaintiff shall note that the bond amount differs from the proposed amount in Plaintiff's motion, which the Court found insufficient. Also, Plaintiff is advised that the Temporary Restraining Order requires service of documents by emailing copies of the documents to Defendants in addition to posting the documents on a website. Telephonic status hearing set for 1/6/2026 is stricken and reset for 1/20/2026 at 10:15 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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
ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/31/2025: Mailed notice.
Order on Motion for TRO
MOTION by Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC for electronic service of process
MOTION by Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC for temporary restraining order
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Salt City Steel LLC
MOTION by Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC for leave to file Certain Documents under Seal
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC by John Joseph Mariane, IV
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC by Alison K Carter
CIVIL Cover Sheet
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Salt City Steel LLC Exhibit 2 - Schedule A
COMPLAINT filed by Salt City Steel LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24214067.
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.
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Andrea R. Wood. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Maria Valdez. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category Three).