What is Case 26-cv-6364?
Case 26-cv-6364 is a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) lawsuit filed in the Northern District of Illinois by Deckers Outdoor Corporation, the owner of the UGG trademark, through the law firm GBC International. This is a Schedule A case targeting multiple online sellers simultaneously.
What Happens When You Are Named in This TRO
When a TRO is issued in case 26-cv-6364, the following typically occurs:
- Asset freeze — Your Amazon seller account funds are frozen immediately
- Account suspension — Your selling privileges may be suspended
- 14-day deadline — You have approximately 14 days from service to respond to the court
- Default judgment risk — Failure to respond can result in a default judgment of $50,000–$2,000,000 per defendant
How GBC International Operates
GBC International is one of the most prolific TRO filers in the Northern District of Illinois. They typically:
- File Schedule A lawsuits naming 50–200+ defendants at once
- Obtain ex parte TROs before defendants are notified
- Seek statutory damages under the Lanham Act
- Target sellers on Amazon, eBay, Walmart, and other platforms
Your Defense Options
If you have been named in case 26-cv-6364, you have several defense options:
- Motion to Dismiss — If you can show you are not the correct defendant or the court lacks jurisdiction
- Settlement — Negotiate a reduced settlement amount with the plaintiff
- Default avoidance — File an answer to prevent a default judgment
- Challenge the TRO — Argue the TRO was improperly obtained