Filing 29

ORDER adopting 27 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 26 MOTION for default judgment against any and all potential claimants filed by Wild Florida Airboats, LLC. The Clerk is directed to return the bond and thereafter close the case. Signed by Judge Gregory A. Presnell on 9/5/2017. Copies mailed. (LAM)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
ORLANDO DIVISION
In Re: In the Matter of the Complaint of
Wild Florida Airboats, LLC, as the Owner
of the M/V Cypress II and the M/V
Cypress IV, for Exoneration from or
Limitation of Liability
Case No: 6:16-cv-2207-Orl-31GJK

ORDER
This cause comes before the Court on the Motion for Final Judgment (Doc. 26), filed by
Wild Florida Airboats, LLC (“Limitation Plaintiff”) on July 7, 2017.
On August 29, 2017, the United States Magistrate Judge issued a report (Doc. 27)
recommending that the motion be granted. Limitation Plaintiff filed a Notice of Non-Objection to
Report and Recommendation (Doc. 28). Therefore, it is
ORDERED and ADJUDGED as follows:
1.

The Report and Recommendation is CONFIRMED and ADOPTED as part of this
Order.

2.

The Motion for Final Judgment is GRANTED.

3.

With the exception of the claims identified in the Court's June 27, 2017 Order
entering Stipulation to Vacate Default and for Dismissal with Prejudice (Doc. 25),
any claims made after April 6, 2017, are forever barred.

4.

Limitation Plaintiff is hereby forever exempted and discharged from any and all other
losses, damages, injuries and destruction arising out of, occasioned by or occurring
from voyages of the M/V CYPRESS II and the M/V CYPRESS IV on or about June
25, 2016, that began and ended near Kenansville, Florida;

5.

The Clerk shall release and return the bond deposited in the Court's registry, and
thereafter close this case.

DONE and ORDERED in Chambers, Orlando, Florida on September 5, 2017.

Copies furnished to:
Counsel of Record
Unrepresented Party

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