| 11 | 2026-08-25 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Upon review of Plaintiff's complaint, motion for expedited discovery [9] and the supporting documents, the Court sua sponte raises the issue of whether these defendants can be properly joined in this single action under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20. See Tang v. Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 23 C 4587, 2024 WL 68332, at *3 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 4, 2024); Roadget Bus. Pte. Ltd. v. Individuals, Corps., Ltd. Liab. Companies, Partnerships, & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto, No. 23 C 17036, 2024 WL 1858592, at *6 (N.D. Ill. Apr. 29, 2024); Viking Arm AS v. Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 1:24-cv-1566, 2024 WL 2953105, at *3 (N.D. Ill. June 6, 2024); Anagram Int'l, LLC v. Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 1:24-cv-12194, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 43230, at *9 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 21, 2025). By 9/9/26, Plaintiff must file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder in light of the principles set forth in the above-cited cases and like decisions. In the alternative, Plaintiff has leave to file an amended complaint by 9/9/26 with a smaller subset of defendants, along with a memorandum explaining why that smaller subset of defendants is properly joined. The pending motion for expedited discovery [9] is denied without prejudice. Presentment of motions set for 8/27/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |