Robles v. Lambsbreath LLC

Background

The caption identifies the plaintiff as Primitivo Robles and the defendant as Lambsbreath LLC, doing business as Lamb’s Bread Dispensary. On April 18, 2025, Judge Jennifer L. Rochon referred the case to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn to conduct an inquest—an inquiry—and submit a report and recommendation concerning the plaintiff’s damages.

Order

The court ordered the plaintiff to file proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law describing all claimed damages and other requested monetary relief within 30 days after the order’s entry. The plaintiff must support each proposed factual finding with affidavits or other documentary evidence and cite the supporting evidence. The plaintiff must file the materials electronically, mail complete copies of the filing and order to the defendant’s last known address, and file a certificate of service.

The defendant may file a response within 30 days after service. The defendant must respond to each proposed finding and conclusion and may also submit counter-findings and counter-conclusions. The defendant must support its proposed factual findings with affidavits or other documentary evidence and cite the supporting evidence.

Potential Hearing and Disposition

The court stated that it may conduct the damages inquiry based solely on the parties’ written submissions. A party seeking an evidentiary hearing must explain why the inquiry should not proceed on written submissions alone and describe the witnesses and evidence it would present. The order sets procedures for the damages inquiry; it does not determine the amount of damages or enter a final damages ruling. Judge Sarah Netburn also required courtesy copies of filings as provided by her individual practices.