August Image, LLC v. Holistic Heights, LLC et al.

Background

The matter was referred to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang for an inquest following a default by the defendants. An inquest is a proceeding to determine the amount of damages and any related fees or costs after a defendant has defaulted. The opinion does not describe August Image’s underlying claims or state that the court had entered a final damages judgment.

Court’s instructions

The court ordered August Image to file, by December 19, 2025:

- proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law; and - an inquest memorandum explaining and supporting its damages request.

The proposed damages figures had to be supported by documents and/or one or more affidavits. August Image also had to provide documentation supporting its requested attorney’s fees and costs.

August Image was required to serve these materials on the defaulting defendants and file proof of service on the docket by December 21, 2025. The opinion states that any opposition papers from the defendants were due January 9, 2025.

Hearing and disposition

The court notified the parties that it might conduct the damages inquest solely through written submissions. A party seeking an evidentiary hearing had to request one in its papers, explain why the hearing was necessary, and identify the additional evidence that would be presented.

Judge Wang therefore set procedures for determining damages, fees, and costs after the default. The order did not determine the amount owed and did not state that a hearing would occur.