Cheng v. Zuo et al
Plaintiff: Aijun Cheng
Defendant: Haijun Zuo, Sano Yo, Jin Ren and Sanoshoten Co Ltd
Case Number: 3:2025cv02459
Filed: September 10, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Karen Gren Scholer
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
Cause of Action: 18 U.S.C. ยง 1962 Racketeering (RICO) Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: Plaintiff moved for an extension of time, which the Court granted, extending the service deadline to and including 2/23/2026. This deadline has passed, and there is still no return of service in the record for Defendants. If such service is not accomplished by 3/13/2026, the claims against Defendants will be subject to dismissal without prejudice and without further notice, absent good cause shown. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 2/27/2026) (ykp)
January 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ELECTRONIC ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that #8 Plaintiff Aijun Cheng's Motion to Extend Time for Service of Process Under Hague Convention, to and including February 23, 2026, is GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 1/13/2026) (chmb)
January 12, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION to Extend Time Time to Permit Process of Service Under Hague Convention and Motion to Retain Case on Docket filed by Aijun Cheng with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A, #2 Exhibit(s) B, #3 Exhibit(s) C) (Chu, William)
December 15, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: The Court's records reflect that Plaintiff filed this lawsuit on 9/10/2025, but service of summons and complaint has not yet been made on Defendants as there are no returns of service in the record. If such service is not accomplished by 1/12/2026, the claims against Defendants will be subject to dismissal without prejudice and without further notice, absent good cause shown. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 12/15/2025) (ykp)
September 23, 2025 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Jin Ren, Sanoshoten Co Ltd, Haijun Zuo. (knb)
September 23, 2025 Filing 5 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Aijun Cheng. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 1, #2 Exhibit(s) 2, #3 Exhibit(s) 3) (Chu, William) (Attachment 1, 2, 3 replaced to flatten on 9/23/2025) (knb).
September 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ELECTRONIC STANDING ORDER: Counsel are required to review and comply with the Court's Judge Specific Requirements, which can be found here: # Judge Requirements . The Court updates its Requirements periodically. Also, counsel are required to review and comply with the Northern District of Texas's Local Civil Rules, which can be found here: # Civil Rules . In particular, the Court directs counsel to review Rules 3.1, 7.4, and 81.2, regarding certificates of interested persons, and Rule 83.10, regarding local counsel. Counsel are expected to review the Requirements and Local Rules before contacting the Court with questions. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 9/10/2025) (ykp)
September 10, 2025 Filing 3 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Aijun Cheng. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (ykp)
September 10, 2025 Filing 2 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Rutherford). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (ykp)
September 10, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Aijun Cheng. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-15827852) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, #3 Cover Sheet, #4 Cover Sheet Certificate of Interested Persons) (Chu, William) (Attachment 3 replaced on 9/11/2025) (ykp). (Attachment 4 replaced on 9/11/2025) (ykp).

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