Green v. Akonik Label Group LLC

Background

The matter was referred to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang for an inquest after Defendant Akonik Label Group LLC defaulted. An inquest is a proceeding to determine damages or other relief after a default. The opinion does not identify Plaintiff Justin Green’s underlying claims or state the damages he seeks.

Required submissions

By March 13, 2020, Green must serve Akonik and file:

- proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law; - an inquest memorandum providing proof of damages; - documentary evidence or one or more affidavits from a person with personal knowledge supporting the proposed damages; and - documentation supporting any request for attorney’s fees and costs.

The proposed findings and conclusions must explain how the proposed damages relate to the legal claims and how the court has jurisdiction over the matter and the defendants. Green must also serve Akonik with a copy of the order and file proof of service on the docket.

Akonik’s opposition papers are due April 10, 2020.

Hearing and disposition

The court notified the parties that it may conduct the damages inquest solely through written submissions. Any party seeking an evidentiary hearing must request one in its papers, explain why a hearing is necessary, and describe the additional evidence that would be presented.

Judge Ona T. Wang entered this order on February 27, 2020. The order sets procedures and deadlines for determining damages; it does not state an amount of damages or enter a damages award.