Aylo Freesites Ltd et al v. Utah Division of Consumer Protection et al
| Aylo Freesites Ltd and Aylo Group Ltd |
| Utah Division of Consumer Protection, Katie Hass, Utah Department of Commerce and Margaret Busse |
| 2:2026cv00340 |
| April 22, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
| David Barlow |
| Jared C Bennett |
| Constitutional - State Statute |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| None |
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Filing 49
ORDER granting #48 Motion to Stay. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 06/18/2026. (sg)
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| Filing 48 Stipulated MOTION to Stay and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Stipulated Motion to Stay Deadlines Pending Resolution of Motion for Preliminary Injunction) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Jones, Annika) |
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Filing 47
ORDER granting #44 Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 6/9/2026. (alf)
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| Filing 46 Defendants ANSWER to Complaint filed by Margaret Busse, Katie Hass, Utah Department of Commerce, Utah Division of Consumer Protection.(Hoidal, Anikka) |
| Filing 45 **SEALED DOCUMENT** re #44 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File Sealed Document re #43 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion,, filed by Defendants Margaret Busse, Katie Hass, Utah Department of Commerce, Utah Division of Consumer ProtectionNOTE: Filer is instructed to serve the sealed document on all other parties.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit B -1 Appendix - GeoGuard Testing August 2025)(Sorenson, Lance) |
| Filing 44 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File Sealed Document re #43 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion,, filed by Defendants Margaret Busse, Katie Hass, Utah Department of Commerce, Utah Division of Consumer Protection. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Sorenson, Lance) |
| Filing 43 Redacted MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants Margaret Busse, Katie Hass, Utah Department of Commerce, Utah Division of Consumer Protection. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Memorandum Decision and Order in AbbVie v Utah, #2 Exhibit B - Declaration of Chad Kornett Redacted, #3 Exhibit B -1 Appendix - GeoGuard Testing August 2025 Redacted, #4 Exhibit C - Declaration of Tony Allen, #5 Exhibit D - Declaration of Katherine Hass)(Sorenson, Lance) |
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Filing 42
ORDER granting #41 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge David Barlow on 6/5/2026. (alf)
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| Filing 41 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Defendants Margaret Busse, Katie Hass, Utah Department of Commerce, Utah Division of Consumer Protection. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Hoidal, Anikka) |
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Filing 40
ORDER granting #37 Motion for Briefing Schedule. Signed by Judge David Barlow on 5/5/2026. (alf)
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| Filing 39 NOTICE of Appearance by Jorden Truman on behalf of Margaret Busse, Katie Hass, Utah Department of Commerce, Utah Division of Consumer Protection (Truman, Jorden) |
| Filing 38 NOTICE of Appearance by Anikka Hoidal on behalf of Margaret Busse, Katie Hass, Utah Department of Commerce, Utah Division of Consumer Protection (Hoidal, Anikka) |
| Filing 37 Stipulated MOTION for Briefing Schedule filed by Plaintiffs Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Stipulated Motion for Briefing Schedule)(Jones, Annika) |
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Filing 36
ORDER granting #14 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Lindsay C. Harrison for Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 5/1/2026. (alf)
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Filing 35
ORDER granting #13 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Jessica Ring Amunson for Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 5/1/2026. (alf)
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Filing 34
ORDER granting #12 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Daniel Schwei for Aylo Freesites Ltd and Aylo Group Ltd.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 5/1/2026. (alf)
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Filing 33
ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 5/1/2026. (alf)
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Filing 32
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett under 28:636 (b)(1)(A), Magistrate Judge to hear and determine all nondispositive pretrial matters. No attached document. #12 , #13 , and #14 Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett. Signed by Judge David Barlow on 5/1/26. (tjm)
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| Filing 31 NOTICE VACATING MOTION HEARING set for 5/5/2026 at 2:00 p.m. before Judge David Barlow. (tcs) |
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Filing 30
DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting #20 Motion to Strike. The court is in receipt of the parties #20 Joint Stipulation for Nonenforcement and Request to Strike Current Briefing Schedule and Hearing. The Motion is GRANTED. The court's briefing schedule and hearing orders, ECF Nos. 17 and 18 , are VACATED. The parties are ORDERED to file a proposed briefing schedule with the court at their convenience. Signed by Judge David Barlow on 4/27/26. No attached document. (tjm)
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| Filing 29 CLERK'S NOTICE OF ERROR re #20 STIPULATION. Description of error: Because the document is requesting relief (to strike briefing schedule and a hearing), the document should have been filed as a motion and included a proposed order. Please see DUCivR 83-4 regarding the filing of stipulations. The entry has been adjusted: it is converted to a motion to strike. (alf) |
| Filing 28 RETURN OF SERVICE. Executed for Motion for Preliminary Injunction Served on Margaret Busse, in her official capacity as Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce on 04/23/2026. Filed by Plaintiffs Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. (Jones, Annika) |
| Filing 27 RETURN OF SERVICE. Executed for Motion for Preliminary Injunction Served on Katie Hass, in her official capacity as Director of the Utah Division of Consumer Protection on 04/23/2026. Filed by Plaintiffs Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. (Jones, Annika) |
| Filing 26 RETURN OF SERVICE. Executed for Motion for Preliminary Injunction Served on Utah Division of Consumer Protection on 04/23/2026. Filed by Plaintiffs Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. (Jones, Annika) |
| Filing 25 RETURN OF SERVICE. Executed for Motion for Preliminary Injunction Served on Utah Department of Commerce on 04/23/2026. Filed by Plaintiffs Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. (Jones, Annika) |
| Filing 24 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. Summons as to Margaret Busse. (Jones, Annika) |
| Filing 23 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. Summons as to Utah Division of Consumer Protection. (Jones, Annika) |
| Filing 22 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. Summons as to Katie Hass. (Jones, Annika) |
| Filing 21 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. Summons as to Utah Department of Commerce. (Jones, Annika) |
| Filing 20 STIPULATION re for Non-Enforcement, MOTION to Strike briefing schedule set forth in Docket Text Order 17 and Motion Hearing referenced in Notice of Hearing 18 by Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. (Jones, Annika) Modified on 4/27/2026 - document should have been filed as a motion (alf). |
| Filing 19 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. For the benefit of the public and the bar, the District of Utah offers judicial settlement conference as an alternative for dispute resolution assistance in all civil cases and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. The court offers this alternative because, when compared with litigation, it can resolve a dispute faster, at less expense, and with solutions that are better able to meet the parties' needs and interests. Parties may file a stipulated motion for judicial settlement conference. A form #motion is available on the court's website. Notice e-mailed or mailed to Plaintiffs Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd, Defendants Margaret Busse, Katie Hass, Utah Department of Commerce, Utah Division of Consumer Protection. (alf) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION re: #3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support: Motion Hearing set for 5/5/2026 at 02:00 PM in Rm 8.100 before Judge David Barlow. (tcs) |
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Filing 17
DOCKET TEXT ORDER. The court is in receipt of #3 Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The court orders an expedited briefing schedule as follows: Defendants' opposition is due by noon on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Plaintiffs' reply, if any, is due by noon on Friday, May 1, 2026. The court will set a hearing on this motion for Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Signed by Judge David Barlow on 4/24/2026. (tcs)
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| Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Lance F. Sorenson on behalf of Margaret Busse, Katie Hass, Utah Department of Commerce, Utah Division of Consumer Protection (Sorenson, Lance) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by David N. Wolf on behalf of Margaret Busse, Katie Hass, Utah Department of Commerce, Utah Division of Consumer Protection (Wolf, David) |
| Filing 14 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Lindsay C. Harrison , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5769176,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Exhibit Granting Pro Hac Vice Admission of David G. Barker)(Jones, Annika) |
| Filing 13 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jessica Ring Amunson , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5769162,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Text of Proposed Order Granting Pro Hac Vice Admission of David G. Barker)(Jones, Annika) |
| Filing 12 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Daniel Schwei , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5769114,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Text of Proposed Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission)(Jones, Annika) |
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Filing 11
ORDER OF RECUSAL Judge Ted Stewart recused. Case reassigned to Judge David Barlow for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Ted Stewart on 4/24/2026. (mh)
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Filing 10
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Pursuant to DUCivR 83-2(a), this case is reassigned for the efficient administration of justice. Case reassigned to Judge Ted Stewart for all further proceedings. Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr on 4/24/2026. (jwt)
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| Filing 9 Modification of Docket: Error: Clerk issued summons and attached the wrong Defendant to the issued summons. Correction: Clerk has replaced the summons with the correct party attached. re #7 Summons Issued Electronically. (kop) |
| Filing 8 Summons Issued Electronically as to Katie Hass. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kop) |
| Filing 7 Summons Issued Electronically as to Utah Division of Consumer Protection. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kop) (Main Document 7 replaced on 4/23/2026) (kop). |
| Filing 6 Summons Issued Electronically as to Utah Department of Commerce. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kop) |
| Filing 5 Summons Issued Electronically as to Margaret Busse. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kop) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice emailed to attorney Lindsay C. Harrison, Jessica Ring Amunson and Daniel Schwei for Aylo Freesites Ltd, and Aylo Group Ltd. (kop) |
| Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr added. Case number will now read 2:26-cv-00340-HCN. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (kop) |
| Filing 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Text of Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Preliminary Injunction Motion)(Jones, Annika) |
| Filing 2 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under FRCP 7.1 filed by Plaintiffs Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. (Jones, Annika) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5766894) filed by Aylo Freesites Ltd, Aylo Group Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet ) (Jones, Annika) |
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