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

ORDER: For the foregoing reasons, the Court finds that Defendants in this case are not properly joined. Therefore, the complaint is dismissed without prejudice. By July 1, 2026, Plaintiff is directed to amend its complaint to eliminate all improperly joined defendants. If the amended complaint names more than one defendant, Plaintiff must simultaneously file a memorandum explaining why joinder of those defendants is proper. Plaintiff's motion to seal [5] is denied as moot. Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 5/7/2026. Mailed notice.

COMPLAINT filed by Ping Chen; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25053805.