Barred Rock Hen Copyright Lawsuit: Carolyn Betty-Loes Guske Schedule A Case No. 1:26-cv-11384

Carolyn Betty-Loes Guske Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Filed September 17, 2026, in the Northern District of Illinois – Barred Rock Hen Artwork Claims, Case Details, and Docket Updates
Carolyn Betty-Loes Guske filed a federal copyright infringement lawsuit on September 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The case reportedly concerns alleged unauthorized reproduction and commercial use of her artwork Barred Rock Hen, featuring an illustration of a black-and-white barred chicken.
The lawsuit was filed against defendants identified through Schedule A, a format commonly used in intellectual property enforcement actions involving online sellers and e-commerce businesses.
Case Information
Plaintiff: Carolyn Betty-Loes Guske
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Case No.: 1:26-cv-11384
Date Filed: September 17, 2026
Presiding Judge: Hon. Mary M. Rowland
Nature of Action: Copyright Infringement – 17 U.S.C. § 101 (Copyright Act)
Artwork at Issue: Barred Rock Hen (as identified in secondary case reporting)
Case Update: On September 17, 2026, the plaintiff filed her complaint, Schedule A, and supporting exhibits. She also requested permission to file certain documents under seal and sought a temporary restraining order.
About the Plaintiff
Carolyn Betty-Loes Guske is an American artist and illustrator with a background in animation and visual design. Her artwork includes detailed animal illustrations, particularly representations of traditional farm animals and poultry.
Her illustration Barred Rock Hen has been identified in reporting about the lawsuit and is associated with her collection of farm animal illustrations.
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Public case information for Carolyn Betty-Loes Guske v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, Case No. 1:26-cv-11384, is available through PacerMonitor.
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