26-cv-12377 | FCA (Jeep / Dodge / Ram) Files Two Cases in Two Days: Auto Parts Sellers Take Note
FCA US LLC, a Stellantis company, filed a Schedule A case in the Northern District of Illinois on October 8, 2026; a TRO entry appears on the docket on October 13.
| Case No. | 26-cv-12377 |
|---|---|
| Plaintiff / Brand | FCA US LLC |
| Plaintiff's Counsel | To be updated |
| Court | N.D. Illinois |
| Filed | October 8, 2026 |
| Status | TRO |
| IP Type | To be updated (complaint not yet public) |
Case overview
- Plaintiff: FCA US LLC (Stellantis’ U.S. company; brands include Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler)
- Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Filed: October 8, 2026
- Status: The public docket shows a “Temporary Restraining Order” entry on October 13.
FCA US LLC also filed another Schedule A case in the same court the day before (26-cv-12316). Back-to-back filings usually signal a wider enforcement push, so sellers in related categories should be alert.
The complaint and the Schedule A defendant list are not yet public. The specific marks and products at issue will be updated.
Seller checklist
- Check titles, keywords, and images for Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, Mopar, and related logos
- Pay particular attention to off-road parts, emblem decals, grilles, wheel caps, and keychains
- Make clear that “fits / for [model]” parts are compatible aftermarket items, not genuine parts
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If your store has been frozen in this case, keep the platform notice, any emails from plaintiff’s counsel, the affected listings, and your sales records. Hold off on replying to the plaintiff or signing anything, and have counsel review the case and your settlement or defense options promptly.
Source
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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