Joe Hand Promotions Inc v. Jimmagan's Inlet Inc et al

Filing 18

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 10 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Jimmagan's Inlet, Inc., d/b/a Little River Par 5 Sports Bar (f/k/a Varsity Sports Bar), and Steve J. Sheedy by Joe Hand Promotions Inc. Court recommends default judgment be en tered against Defendants and that they be found liable for willful violation of 47 U.S.C. § 605. As a result of each violation, Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. should be awarded judgment against Jimmagan's and Sheedy, which should include the aw ard of $597.19 in costs and $2,323.31 in attorneys' fees pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 495(e)(3)(B)(iii) and $15,000 in statutory and enchanced damages pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 605(e)(3)(C). Thus, the total recommended monetar y award is $17,920.50 ($15,000 damages, plus $2920.50 costs and fees), barring supplementation by counsel. Defendants Jimmagan's and Sheedy should be found jointly and severally responsible for these damages awards. Objections to R&R due by 10/18/2010. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 10/1/2010. (Attachments: # 1 Notice)(prou, )