26-cv-13088 | Toyota Files Again: Auto Accessory Sellers Should Check
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. filed a Schedule A case in the Northern District of Illinois on October 23, 2026.
| Case No. | 26-cv-13088 |
|---|---|
| Plaintiff / Brand | Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. |
| Plaintiff's Counsel | To be updated |
| Court | N.D. Illinois |
| Filed | October 23, 2026 |
| Status | Filed |
| IP Type | To be updated (complaint not yet public) |
Case overview
- Plaintiff: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toyota’s U.S. sales company)
- Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Judge Edmond E-Min Chang
- Filed: October 23, 2026
- Status: Filed.
This is Toyota’s 6th Schedule A case in the Northern District of Illinois this month, after 26-cv-12374, 26-cv-12797, 26-cv-12892, 26-cv-12966, and 26-cv-13023.
The complaint and Schedule A defendant list are not yet public; the rights and products at issue will be updated.
What may happen next
Schedule A plaintiffs usually move for a TRO within days of filing. Once granted, marketplaces freeze defendants’ funds.
Seller checklist
- Check titles, keywords, and images for Toyota, Lexus, or related names and logos
- Make clear that “for [model]” parts are compatible aftermarket items, not genuine or licensed
- Check for stickers, keychains, floor mats, steering-wheel covers, and apparel bearing the logo
Already frozen?
Keep the platform notice, emails from plaintiff’s counsel, affected listings, and sales records. Hold off on replying to the plaintiff or signing anything, and have counsel review the case. See: Store Frozen by a TRO: The First 72 Hours.
Sources
This alert is compiled from public court records for general information only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Case status may have changed; refer to the official court record.
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