Columbus Life Insurance Company v. Walker-Macklin et al

Filing 25

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION that plaintiff's 9 MOTION for default judgment against defendant Robert Walker be Granted. Plaintiff's 14 MOTION for interpleader, injunction, and dismissal with prejudice be Granted; plaintiff be discharged f rom further liability as to the Policy proceeds; and plaintiff be Dismissed from this matter with prejudice. Plaintiff's 19 MOTION for Attorney fees be Granted and plaintiff be awarded attorney fees and costs in the amount of $9,164.75. Defendant Walker-Macklin's 12 MOTION for release of undisputed interpleaded funds to defendant, Sharon D. Walker-Macklin be Granted in part to the extent defendant seeks the payment of Policy proceeds and interest, less plaintiff's attor ney fees and costs, in the amount of $20,299.77, plus accrued interest. Defendants be permanently Enjoined pursuant to 28 USC 2361 from instituting or prosecuting any proceeding in state or federal court that affects the Policy proceeds involve d in this interpleader action. Objections to R&R due by 8/11/2016. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Litkovitz on 7/25/2016. (art)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)