Laurie Snow Hein v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Plaintiff: Laurie Snow Hein
Defendant: The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, Wall Painting Art, Canvas Classic Art, Good merchant F, Good merchant Y, Renaissance Rewind, Wonderful Poster Showcase, Artful Decor Vision, Artful Livin Wall Wonders Aesthetic Haven, Thebester, Beautiful life in dream, A one poster and PosterCraft
Case Number: 1:2025cv12608
Filed: October 15, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Thomas M Durkin
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 26, 2026 Filing 41 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer #40 is granted. Defendants' responsive pleadings to Plaintiff's Complaint are due by 4/24/2026. The 4/1/2026 joint status report deadline is extended to 5/1/2026. The telephone status hearing set for 4/14/2026 at 9:15 a.m. is reset for 5/19/2026 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice. (ecw, )
March 25, 2026 Filing 40 MOTION by Defendants A one poster, Artful Decor Vision, Artful Livin Wall Wonders Aesthetic Haven, Beautiful life in dream, Canvas Classic Art, Good merchant F, Good merchant Y, PosterCraft, Renaissance Rewind, Thebester, Wall Painting Art, Wonderful Poster Showcase for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint #1 , order on motion to dismiss,,,,, telephone conference,,,,, set/reset hearings,,,, #38 (Zhang, Jiyuan)
March 18, 2026 Filing 39 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 03/04/2026 before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin. Telephonic Status. Order Number: 54857. Court Reporter Contact Information: Elia E. Carrion, [email protected], 312.408.7782. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 4/8/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/20/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/16/2026. (Carrion, Elia)
March 4, 2026 Filing 38 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 3/4/2026. The motion to dismiss for misjoinder #29 is denied without prejudice. Remaining defendants are to file their answer by 3/25/2026. By 4/1/2026 the parties are to submit a joint status report with a proposed discovery schedule. A telephone status hearing is set for 4/14/2026 at 9:15 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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. (ecw, )
January 30, 2026 Filing 37 SATISFACTION of Judgment as to defendant no. 8 MountRuby (Vogt, Keith)
January 27, 2026 Filing 36 REPLY by A one poster, Artful Decor Vision, Artful Livin Wall Wonders Aesthetic Haven, Beautiful life in dream, Canvas Classic Art, Good merchant F, Good merchant Y, PosterCraft, Renaissance Rewind, Thebester, Wall Painting Art, Wonderful Poster Showcase to MOTION by Defendants Wall Painting Art, Beautiful life in dream, Thebester, Renaissance Rewind, Good merchant F, Artful Decor Vision, Artful Livin Wall Wonders Aesthetic Haven, Canvas Classic Art, A one poster, Wonderful Poster Showcase, Good merchant Y #29 , response in opposition to motion, #34 (Zhang, Jiyuan)
January 20, 2026 Filing 35 SATISFACTION of Judgment as to defendant no. 27 Orchid Decor (Vogt, Keith)
January 13, 2026 Filing 34 RESPONSE by Laurie Snow Heinin Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Wall Painting Art, Beautiful life in dream, Thebester, Renaissance Rewind, Good merchant F, Artful Decor Vision, Artful Livin Wall Wonders Aesthetic Haven, Canvas Classic Art, A one poster, Wonderful Poster Showcase, Good merchant Y #29 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9)(Vogt, Keith)
January 13, 2026 Filing 33 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The telephone status hearing set for 2/17/2026 at 9:00 a.m. is reset for 3/4/2026 at 9:15 a.m. Mailed notice. (ecw, )
January 7, 2026 Filing 32 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The telephone status hearing set for 1/8/2026 at 9:15 a.m. is reset for 2/17/2026 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice. (ecw, )
December 31, 2025 Filing 31 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. (tg, )
December 16, 2025 Filing 30 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The Court adopts the following agreed briefing schedule as to the motion to dismiss #29 : Plaintiff's response is due by 1/13/2026; Defendants' reply is due by 1/27/2026. Mailed notice. (ecw, )
December 15, 2025 Filing 29 MOTION by Defendants Wall Painting Art, Beautiful life in dream, Thebester, Renaissance Rewind, Good merchant F, Artful Decor Vision, Artful Livin Wall Wonders Aesthetic Haven, Canvas Classic Art, A one poster, Wonderful Poster Showcase, Good merchant Y, PosterCraft to dismiss for misjoinder (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A. Group A Defendants, attached to NTA, #2 Exhibit B. Disclosure)(Zhang, Jiyuan)
December 15, 2025 Filing 28 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants A one poster, Artful Decor Vision, Artful Livin Wall Wonders Aesthetic Haven, Beautiful life in dream, Canvas Classic Art, Good merchant F, Good merchant Y, PosterCraft, Renaissance Rewind, Thebester, Wall Painting Art, Wonderful Poster Showcase by Jiyuan Zhang (Zhang, Jiyuan)
December 5, 2025 Filing 27 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by A one poster, Artful Decor Vision, Artful Livin Wall Wonders Aesthetic Haven, Beautiful life in dream, Canvas Classic Art, Good merchant F, Good merchant Y, PosterCraft, Renaissance Rewind, Thebester, Wall Painting Art, Wonderful Poster Showcase (Zhang, Jiyuan)
December 5, 2025 Filing 26 DEFAULT Final Judgment Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 12/5/2025. Mailed notice. (ecw, )
December 5, 2025 Filing 25 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion hearing held on 12/5/2025. No one appeared on behalf of defendants. For the reasons stated on the record, the motion for default judgment #21 is granted. Enter order. The motion for extension of time #24 is granted. Defendants Wall Painting Art, Canvas Classic Art, Good merchant F, Good merchant Y, Renaissance Rewind, Wonderful Poster Showcase, Artful Decor Vision, Artful Livin Wall Wonders Aesthetic Haven, Thebester, Beautiful life in dream, A one poster and PosterCraft are to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint by 1/5/2026. A telephone status hearing is set for 1/8/2026 at 9:15 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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. (ecw, )
December 4, 2025 Filing 24 MOTION by Defendants Wall Painting Art, Canvas Classic Art, Good merchant F, Good merchant Y, Renaissance Rewind, Wonderful Poster Showcase, Artful Decor Vision, Artful Livin Wall Wonders Aesthetic Haven, Thebester, Beautiful life in dream, A one poster, PosterCraft for extension of time to file answer (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A. Group A Defendants)(Zhang, Jiyuan)
November 18, 2025 Filing 23 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: A telephone hearing as to the motion for default judgment #21 is set for 12/5/2025 at 9:15 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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. (ecw, )
November 18, 2025 Filing 22 MEMORANDUM by Laurie Snow Hein in support of motion for default judgment #21 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Declaration of Keith A. Vogt, #4 Declaration of Laurie Snow Hein)(Vogt, Keith)
November 18, 2025 Filing 21 MOTION by Plaintiff Laurie Snow Hein for default judgment as to The Defendants Identified in First Amended Schedule A (Vogt, Keith)
November 17, 2025 Filing 20 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to defendant no. 43 xi UWJDHDGB (Vogt, Keith)
October 27, 2025 Filing 19 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Laurie Snow Hein as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 10/27/2025, answer due 11/17/2025. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Service, Keith A. Vogt)(Vogt, Keith)
October 20, 2025 Filing 18 SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (axk, )
October 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER for Leave to Conduct Expedited Discovery and Service of Process by E-Mail and/or Electronic Publication. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 10/17/2025. Mailed notice. (ecw, )
October 17, 2025 Filing 15 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Ex parte motion for leave to conduct expedited discovery and electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) 13 is granted. Mailed notice. (ecw, )
October 17, 2025 Filing 14 MEMORANDUM in support of 13 Exparte motion (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Declaration of Keith A. Vogt, #3 Exhibit 1-2, of Keith A. Vogt's declaration)(Vogt, Keith)
October 16, 2025 Filing 12 MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC (qrtr, )
October 16, 2025 Filing 11 MAILED Copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC. (jh, )
October 16, 2025 CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3). (gmc, )
October 16, 2025 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. (gmc, )
October 15, 2025 Filing 10 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Laurie Snow Hein by Adam Grodman (Grodman, Adam)
October 15, 2025 Filing 9 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Laurie Snow Hein by Cameron Eugene Mcintyre (Mcintyre, Cameron)
October 15, 2025 Filing 8 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Laurie Snow Hein by Christopher Romero (Romero, Christopher)
October 15, 2025 Filing 7 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Laurie Snow Hein by Monica Rita Martin (Martin, Monica)
October 15, 2025 Filing 6 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Laurie Snow Hein by Yi Bu (Bu, Yi)
October 15, 2025 Filing 5 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Laurie Snow Hein by Yanling Jiang (Jiang, Yanling)
October 15, 2025 Filing 4 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Laurie Snow Hein by Keith A. Vogt (Vogt, Keith)
October 15, 2025 Filing 3 CIVIL Cover Sheet (Vogt, Keith)
October 15, 2025 Filing 2 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Laurie Snow Hein Schedule A to Complaint #1 (Vogt, Keith)
October 15, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Laurie Snow Hein; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24203785. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Vogt, Keith)

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Plaintiff: Laurie Snow Hein
Represented By: Keith A. Vogt
Represented By: Yi Bu
Represented By: Monica Rita Martin
Represented By: Christopher Romero
Represented By: Cameron Eugene Mcintyre
Represented By: Adam Grodman
Represented By: Yanling Jiang
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Defendant: The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
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Defendant: Wall Painting Art
Represented By: Jiyuan Zhang
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Defendant: Canvas Classic Art
Represented By: Jiyuan Zhang
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Defendant: Good merchant F
Represented By: Jiyuan Zhang
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Defendant: Good merchant Y
Represented By: Jiyuan Zhang
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Defendant: Renaissance Rewind
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Defendant: Wonderful Poster Showcase
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Defendant: Artful Decor Vision
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Defendant: Artful Livin Wall Wonders Aesthetic Haven
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Defendant: Thebester
Represented By: Jiyuan Zhang
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Defendant: Beautiful life in dream
Represented By: Jiyuan Zhang
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Defendant: A one poster
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Defendant: PosterCraft
Represented By: Jiyuan Zhang
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