Sanchez v. Arsh Landmark General Construction, Corp.

Background

On June 9, 2025, Plaintiff Miguel Zepeda Sanchez filed a motion seeking a default judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(b)(2) and Local Civil Rule 55.2(b). A default judgment is a judgment that may be entered when a party fails to defend the case, but this order did not decide whether such a judgment should be entered.

Orders

The court ordered Defendants Arsh Landmark General Construction, Corp. and Garib Taneja to file any opposition to the motion by June 23, 2025. It also ordered Defendants to appear and explain on June 24, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., why the court should not grant default judgment against them. The order stated that the conference would be held remotely by telephone unless the court ordered otherwise.

The court further ordered Plaintiff to serve Defendants, by overnight courier and within one business day of filing each document, with a copy of the default-judgment motion and supporting papers and a copy of the order. Plaintiff must file proof of each service on the docket within two business days after service.

Corporate representation

The court cautioned that corporate entities may appear in federal court only through licensed counsel. It cited decisions stating that a default judgment may be entered against a corporate entity that repeatedly fails to appear through counsel.

Disposition

Judge Dale E. Ho issued scheduling, notice, and appearance directives concerning the pending motion. The order did not grant or deny the motion for default judgment.