Bang Bang Merchandise LLP v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

Default Judgment AND Entry of Default

CONSENT JUDGMENT against defendant JAI SREE RAM signed by the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman on 7/19/2026. Emailed notice (cn).

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Motion to approve Consent Judgment against defendant JAI SREE RAM [41] is granted. Enter judgment. Mailed notice (cn).

MOTION by Plaintiff Bang Bang Merchandise LLP to approve consent judgment jointly with Defendant 90. JAI SREE RAM (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Consent Judgment)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Bang Bang Merchandise LLP of Certain Defendants (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: The court has reviewed pro se defendant Jai Sree Ram's memorandum clarifying entity status [35]. The court finds that defendant Jai Sree Ram has shown that he is natural person operating as a sole proprietorship. The court orders the following briefing schedule on defendant Jai Sree Ram's motion for a Court Order authorizing direct debit of settlement funds from restrained Walmart Account [32]: plaintiff's response due July 17; defendant Jai Sree Ram's reply due July 24. Emailed notice (cn).

DEFENDANT'S NOTICE OF FILING CORRECTED EXHIBIT A (In Support of Memorandum Clarifying Entity Status - Dkt. No. [35]) by DefndaGokul Ramu. (Received via pro se online portal on 6/30/26.) (ph, )

DEFICIENCY NOTICE regarding exhibit [36] (cvk, )

EXHIBIT by Defendant Gokul Ramu (Received via pro se online portal on 06/30/2026.) (cvk, )

MEMORANDUM by Gokul Ramu clarifying entity status (Received via pro se online portal on 06/30/2026.) (cvk, )

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: The court has reviewed pro se defendant Jai Sree Ram's motion for a Court Order authorizing direct debit of settlement funds from restrained Walmart Account [32]. The court is unable to grant defendant's motion until defendant confirms that it is either an individual or a sole proprietorshipas opposed to a business entity (like a corporation, LLC, or partnership), which may not litigate pro se. See United States v. Hagerman, 545 F.3d 579, 581 (7th Cir. 2008). The court thus directs defendant Jai Sree Ram to file a memorandum (not to exceed 3 pages) explaining what type of entity it is by July 9, 2026. Emailed notice (cn).

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Bang Bang Merchandise LLP of Certain Defendants (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

MOTION by Defendant JAI SREE RAM for a Court Order authorizing direct debit of settlement funds from restrained Walmart Account. (Received via online pro se portal on 6/23/26). (gcy, )

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Bang Bang Merchandise LLP of Certain Defendants (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Bang Bang Merchandise LLP of Certain Defendants (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

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PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 5/29/2026. Emailed notice (cn).

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall: Plaintiff's Motion for preliminary injunction [26] is granted. Enter order. The Law Firm of Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa is ordered to add ALL defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three 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 The Clerk is directed to unseal Plaintiff's Schedule A [2], Exhibits to the Declaration of Stewart Miller [11], and the TRO [15]. This motion and order was reviewed and approved by Chief Judge Kendall in the court's absence. Emailed notice (cn).

CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Bang Bang Merchandise LLP on May 26, 2026 (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

MOTION by Plaintiff Bang Bang Merchandise LLP for preliminary injunction (Attachments: # (1) Memorandum in Support, # (2) Declaration of Sofia Quezada Hastings)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall: The court understands that defendant Lileinvzhuang is a business entity. But business entities, such as corporations, LLCs, and partnerships may not litigate pro se. See United States v. Hagerman, 545 F.3d 579, 581 (7th Cir. 2008). The court therefore denies Lileinvzhuang's motion to dismiss for misjoinder of parties [22] without prejudice. The court notes, though, that a narrow exception to the above rule is that a sole proprietorship, that is a non-registered, unincorporated business wholly owned by a single individual, can litigate pro se. See id . Thus, if Lileinvzhuang believes that it is in fact a sole proprietorship, it may file a memorandum (not to exceed 3 pages) explaining so by May 28, 2026. Plaintiff's motion to strike defendant's motion to dismiss [23] is stricken as moot. This motion and order have been reviewed and approved by Chief Judge Kendall in the court's absence. Emailed notice (cn).

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall: The court understands that defendant Jai Sree Ram (#90) is a business entity. But business entities, such as corporations, LLCs, and partnerships may not litigate pro se. See United States v. Hagerman, 545 F.3d 579, 581 (7th Cir. 2008). The court therefore denies Jai Sree Ram's motion to extend time [20] without prejudice. The court notes, though, that a narrow exception to the above rule is that a sole proprietorship, that is a non-registered, unincorporated business wholly owned by a single individual, can litigate pro se. See id. Thus, if Jai Sree Ram believes that it is in fact a sole proprietorship, it may file a memorandum (not to exceed 3 pages) explaining so by May 27, 2026. The motion and this order have been reviewed and approved by Chief Judge Kendall in the court's absence. Emailed notice (cn).

MOTION by Plaintiff Bang Bang Merchandise LLP to strike MOTION by Defendant lileinvzhuang to dismiss [22] (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

MOTION by Defendant lileinvzhuang to dismiss for misjoinder of parties. (Received via pro se online portal on 5/19/26.) (ph, )

PRO SE Appearance by Defendant Gokal Ramu. (Received via online pro se portal on 5/18/26). (gcy, )

MOTION by Defendant No. 90 for extension of time to Respond and Notice to the Court. (Received via online pro se portal on 5/18/26). (gcy, )

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall: Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion To Extend The Temporary Restraining Order [18] is granted. The TRO entered on 5/1/2026 [14] is hereby extended to 5/29/2026. This motion and order have been reviewed and approved by Chief Judge Kendall in the court's absence. Emailed notice (cn).

MOTION by Plaintiff Bang Bang Merchandise LLP for extension of time for Temporary Restraining Order (Attachments: # (1) Memorandum in Support, # (2) Declaration of Sofia Quezada Hastings)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (ee, )

SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 5/1/2026. Emailed notice (cn).

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall: Plaintiff has made a prima facie showing of personal jurisdiction over the defendants at this stage of the litigation. Plaintiff's Motion For Electronic Service Of Process [13] and Ex Parte Motion For A Temporary Restraining Order [10] are granted. Enter sealed order. Emailed notice. Chief Judge Kendall reviewed these motions and approved of this entry in the court's absence. Emailed notice (cn).

MOTION by Plaintiff Bang Bang Merchandise LLP for Electronic Service of Process (Attachments: # (1) Memorandum in Support, # (2) Declaration of Sofia Quezada Hastings)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

MEMORANDUM by Bang Bang Merchandise LLP on the Propriety of Personal Jurisdiction (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Bang Bang Merchandise LLP Evidence Exhibits (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit, # (2) Exhibit, # (3) Exhibit, # (4) Exhibit, # (5) Exhibit, # (6) Exhibit, # (7) Exhibit, # (8) Exhibit, # (9) Exhibit, # (10) Exhibit, # (11) Exhibit, # (12) Exhibit, # (13) Exhibit)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

MOTION by Plaintiff Bang Bang Merchandise LLP for temporary restraining order (Attachments: # (1) Memorandum in Support, # (2) Declaration of Andrew Masterson)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: The plaintiff has made a prima facie showing to allow joinder of the defendants at this stage of the litigation. But plaintiff's memorandum [8] fails to demonstrate that this court has personal jurisdiction over each defendant, as required in the court's standing order on Schedule A cases. The court thus directs plaintiff to file a memorandum not to exceed 5 pages that demonstrates that this court has personal jurisdiction over each defendant. See Liu v. Monthly, No. 25-2074, __ F.4th __, 2026 WL 880018, at *2-3 (7th Cir. Mar. 31, 2026) (explaining that "[i]n the context of Schedule A litigation, a defendant's operation of an online store accessible in the forum state, combined with completed sales in the forum state, has been found sufficient to subject that defendant to personal jurisdiction," but that "merely operating a website, even a highly interactive website, that is accessible from, but does not target, the forum state is not enough to sustain jurisdiction," and holding that "the district court clearly erred in finding that sales took place in Illinois, and therefore legally erred in finding that it had personal jurisdiction over the [Schedule A] defendants" (internal quotation and citation omitted))." Emailed notice (cn).

MEMORANDUM by Bang Bang Merchandise LLP on the Propriety of Joinder (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Sofia Quezada Hastings, # (2) Exhibit A)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Motion for leave to file under seal [4] is granted. Please comply with Judge Gettleman's Standing Order for Schedule A cases that can be found on the court's website. Emailed notice (cn).

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials (nsf, )

MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (nsf, )

MOTION by Plaintiff Bang Bang Merchandise LLP to seal Certain Documents (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Bang Bang Merchandise LLP by Sofia Quezada Hastings (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Bang Bang Merchandise LLP Schedule A to Complaint (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

COMPLAINT filed by Bang Bang Merchandise LLP; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24966370. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Civil Cover Sheet)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)