Content IQ, LLC v. Earth.com

Background

On November 7, 2024, the court granted Content IQ, LLC's motion for default judgment and referred the case to Magistrate Judge Netburn for an inquest, meaning a proceeding to determine the judgment amount. Magistrate Judge Netburn later recommended an award of $373,455.84 in damages, nine percent annual prejudgment interest on those damages from April 15, 2022, post-judgment interest consistent with 28 U.S.C. § 1961, and $402 in filing-fee costs.

Objections and Review

The parties had fourteen days to object to the Report and Recommendation, but neither Content IQ, LLC nor Earth.com, Inc. filed objections or requested more time. The court therefore stated that the parties waived their right to object to the recommendation or obtain appellate review. Because there were no objections, the court reviewed the recommendation for clear error on the face of the record and found it well reasoned and supported by the facts and law.

Ruling

Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke adopted the Report and Recommendation in its entirety. The Clerk of Court was directed to enter default judgment against Earth.com, Inc., awarding Content IQ, LLC the specified damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, and filing-fee costs. The Clerk was also directed to close the case.