TRO Case
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-05400
Filing Date
5/11/2026
Plaintiff
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Court
Illinois Northern District Court
5/26/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal [15] is acknowledged. Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, this case is dismissed without prejudice. Any or all previously set deadlines/hearings to be struck. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice. (jcc,)
5/22/2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. as to more shopping
5/14/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: Plaintiff's motion to file under seal [4] is denied as moot, in light of Plaintiff's withdrawal of the motion [13]. Accordingly, the Clerk of Court is directed to unseal docket entries [2] and [3]. It appearing that the case filed is a "Schedule A" case, Plaintiff is directed to the Court's standing order on its website directing the filing of the Court's Schedule A Template within 14 days. To the extent Plaintiff intends to file a request for service via electronic means, that motion must be filed by 6/2/2026. Mailed notice. (jcc,)
5/13/2026
AMENDED complaint by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. against more shopping and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
5/13/2026
Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
5/11/2026
COMPLAINT filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25097472.
5/11/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Jennifer Van Nacht
5/11/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Exhibit 2 - Parts 1-2 regarding complaint[1]
5/11/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio
5/11/2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
5/11/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for leave to file under seal
5/11/2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable April M. Perry. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).
5/11/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Hannah Alexa Abes
5/11/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler
5/11/2026
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
5/11/2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
5/11/2026