🧠 Learn More About SAD Lawsuits
What They Are, How They Work, and Why You’re Probably Not the Criminal They Want You to Think You Are
What Is a SAD Lawsuit?
SAD Lawsuit stands for Schedule A Defendant Lawsuit—a mass trademark infringement lawsuit filed by big-name brands and their lawyers. These lawsuits are filed in U.S. Federal Courts and often include dozens to hundreds of defendants, all listed anonymously on a document called “Schedule A.”
You don’t receive a personalized letter.
You’re not served by a sheriff.
You just suddenly get an email from a lawyer or a notification from eBay, Amazon, Etsy, Walmart, Shopify, or Facebook saying you’ve been sued.
And most sellers don’t even know what a SAD lawsuit is—until it’s too late.
Why Are These Lawsuits So Common?
Because they’re cheap, fast, and profitable for the lawyers filing them.
Here's how it works:
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The brand’s lawyer files a single lawsuit with dozens and even hundreds of anonymous defendants.
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The court often approves temporary restraining orders (TROs) right away.
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These TROs give lawyers the power to freeze your seller account and seize any unpaid sales revenue.
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Then, they contact you with a “settlement offer.” Usually $5,000 to $25,000. Pay now—or face even worse.
And guess what?
They do this knowing that most small sellers are too scared, confused, or broke to fight back.
I Only Made a Few Sales—Can I Still Be Sued?
Absolutely. These lawsuits don’t care if you made:
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Zero sales
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One sale
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$5 in profit
You can still be sued, even if:
✅ You had no idea the product was trademarked
✅ You listed a dropshipping item copied from AliExpress
✅ You immediately removed the listing after being contacted
That’s what makes these lawsuits so abusive.
And that’s why we built Seller Lawsuit Shield—to help innocent sellers push back.
What Happens If I Ignore the Lawsuit?
If you ignore the lawsuit or don’t file a proper response, the court may enter a default judgment against you. That means:
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🔒 Your account can be frozen
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💸 Your funds can be seized
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🧑⚖️ The lawyers can demand full payment—no negotiation
Some sellers have lost $10,000, $20,000, even more simply because they didn’t know how to respond.
Why Most Sellers Don’t Deserve to Be Sued
The Lanham Act (the U.S. trademark law used in these cases) requires proof of:
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Intentional infringement
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Significant sales
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Actual damages
If you made a handful of sales (or none at all), and didn’t knowingly infringe on a brand’s trademark—you probably don’t belong in this lawsuit. But the only way to make that argument is to file a proper legal response with the court.
How We Help Sellers Like You
We’ve been through these lawsuits ourselves. We know the stress. We know the fear.
And we know exactly how to respond to get you released—without paying the lawyer a dime.
At Seller Lawsuit Shield:
✅ We handle all paperwork
✅ We file your court response properly and on time
✅ We keep your account safe
✅ We make the lawyers back off
All for one flat fee—no law firm pricing, no hourly billing, and a 100% money-back guarantee if we don’t get you released.
Don’t Panic. Don’t Pay. Don’t Ignore It.
If you've been named in a SAD lawsuit, time is running out.
You don’t need to freak out, go into debt, or try to become a legal expert overnight.
Let us help you beat this.