ORDER that, in light of [25] Notice of Voluntary Dismissal filed by OLGA DROZDOVA, this case is hereby dismissed without prejudice. Clerk is to mark CASE CLOSED. Signed by Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand on 7/28/2025. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter.
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant zanlin by OLGA DROZDOVA
COPYRIGHT DOCUMENTS ISSUED. Emailed copy of Transmittal Letter, AO 121 Form, Complaint, Exhibits and Docket Sheet to the Register of Copyrights.
AO 121 NOTICE by OLGA DROZDOVA
Summons Issued as to zanlin
PRAECIPE to Issue Summons by OLGA DROZDOVA
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re 2 Complaint. Attorney to submit AO 121 Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action or appeal Regarding a Copyright. Attorney advised to file the Notice within 7 days. The link to the report can be found under Other Forms at: http://www.uscourts.gov/FormsAndFees/Forms/CourtFormsByCategory.aspx
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re [2] Complaint. Attorney to submit AO 121 Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action or appeal Regarding a Copyright. Attorney advised to file the Notice within 7 days. The link to the report can be found under Other Forms at: http://www.uscourts.gov/FormsAndFees/Forms/CourtFormsByCategory.aspx
ORDER DENYING 1 Motion to Seal Case and 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Plaintiff OLGA DROZDOVA. This is Ms. Drozdova's second case involving Defendant zanlin that is pending before the undersigned. The first case is Drozdova v. 80SDESIGN, No. 25-cv-656 ("Drozdova I"). In that case, Ms. Drozdova asserted copyright infringement claims against 600 defendants, including zanlin. See Drozdova I, ECF No. 2. In Drozdova I, the Court granted Ms. Drozdova's Motion to Seal the case, and Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, which also included a motion to restrain assets and merchant storefronts, a motion for expedited discovery, and a motion for an order to show cause why a preliminary injunction should not issue against the defendants. See Drozdova I, ECF Nos. 14, 17. Ultimately, the Court declined to issue a preliminary injunction as against every defendant in Drozdova I except for one because the Court concluded that the 600 defendants in that case had been misjoined. Drozdova I, ECF No. 32. Thus, the Court subsequently dismissed without prejudice all but one defendant in Drozdova I. Drozdova I, ECF No. 48. zanlin was among the dismissed defendants. Id. In the instant case, Ms. Drozdova has re-filed the same copyright infringement claim she asserted in Drozdova I against zanlin only. See ECF No. 2. She has also filed a Motion to Seal this case and a Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order which are substantially identical to those she filed in Drozdova I. ECF Nos. 1, 3, 4. Because the rationale for sealing this case and issuing an ex parte temporary restraining order against zanlin has lost its force, the Court declines to grant the 1 and 3 Motions. Specifically, the 3 Ex Parte Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order is premised on the fear that "[i]n the absence of a TRO without notice, [zanlin] can and likely will register new ecommerce stores under new aliases and move any assets to offshore bank accounts outside the jurisdiction of this Court." ECF No. 4 at 6. Similarly, the 1 Motion to Seal contemplates that unless the Court seals this case until a temporary restraining order issues, zanlin "will undoubtedly transfer and/or hide their assets rather than maintain them for discovery and recovery." In sum, the relief sought in the 1 and 3 Motions is based on the belief that swift action must be taken before zanlin receives notice of these proceedings or else zanlin will move its assets and cover its tracks. But zanlin undoubtedly already knows of Ms. Drozova's claims and intention to pursue them because it was subjected to the temporary restraining order issued in Drozdova I, provided with notice in that case, and that case was later unsealed. See Drozdova I, ECF Nos. 17, 27, 33. Indeed, counsel for zanlin appeared in Drozdova I, and zanlin filed an Answer. Drozdova I, ECF Nos. 34, 35, 38. The Court therefore sees no reason why this case should be sealed, or why a temporary restraining order should issue on an ex parte basis. Moreover, Ms. Drozdova's request for expedited discovery that is included in her 3 Motion is similarly unwarranted given that Ms. Drozdova already had the opportunity to conduct expedited discovery against zanlin in Drozdova I for the same claims asserted here. See Drozdova I, ECF No. 17. Finally, the Court declines to order zanlin to show cause why a preliminary injunction should not issue given that the basis for the 3 Motion is undermined by zanlin having notice of Ms. Drozdova's claims. Accordingly, for all of the foregoing reasons, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 1 and 3 Motions are DENIED. The denial is without prejudice to Ms. Drozdova filing an appropriate motion for a preliminary injunction, with supporting materials, to the extent she believes specific injunctive relief is still warranted notwithstanding the fact that zanlin has notice of her claims. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to unseal this case. Signed by Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand on 7/10/2025. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter.
ORDER granting in part and denying in part 5 Motion for Alternative Service. Signed by Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand on 7/10/2025.
ORDER granting 9 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand on 7/10/2025.
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ORDER re Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b) Motions to Dismiss as more fully stated in said order. Signed by Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand on 7/08/2025.
NOTICE that instant civil action has been designated for placement into the United States District Court's Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Parties are directed to fully complete the required 26(f) report, which includes the stipulation of selecting an ADR process. Counsel for plaintiff shall make service of the notice on all parties.
NOTICE of Related Cases by OLGA DROZDOVA
NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan E. Carreon on behalf of OLGA DROZDOVA.
NOTICE of Appearance by Keaton David Smith on behalf of OLGA DROZDOVA.
NOTICE of Appearance by Abby Marie Neu on behalf of OLGA DROZDOVA.
NOTICE of Appearance by Shengmao Mu on behalf of OLGA DROZDOVA.
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by OLGA DROZDOVA.
DECLARATION of Michael Mitchell by OLGA DROZDOVA.
DECLARATION by OLGA DROZDOVA.
BRIEF in Support re 5 Motion for Alternative Service filed by OLGA DROZDOVA.
MOTION for Alternative Service by OLGA DROZDOVA.
BRIEF in Support re 3 Motion for TRO, Motion to Expedite Discovery filed by OLGA DROZDOVA.
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION to Expedite Discovery by OLGA DROZDOVA.
COMPLAINT against DOES 1-25 INCLUSIVE, zanlin (Filing fee, including Administrative fee, $405, receipt number 200014960), filed by OLGA DROZDOVA.
MOTION to Seal Case by OLGA DROZDOVA.
Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand added.