Universal Truckload, Inc. v. Gella Star Transport, LLC

Filing 25

ORDER directing Clerk to enter judgment against Third Party Defendant White Star Transport, LLC; re Third Party Plaintiff Gella Star Transport, LLC's 22 Second Motion for Default Judgment, by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (SWT)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

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UNIVERSAL TRUCKLOAD, INC.,

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Plaintiff,
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GELLA STAR TRANSPORT, LLC,
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WHITE STAR TRANSPORT, LLC,
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Third Party Defendant.
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Case No. C16-1280RSL
ORDER DIRECTING CLERK
TO ENTER JUDGMENT
AGAINST THIRD PARTY
DEFENDANT WHITE STAR
TRANSPORT, LLC

This matter comes before the Court on third party plaintiff Gella Star Transport, LLC’s

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“Second Motion for Entry of Default Judgment.” Dkt. # 22. Having reviewed the motion, the

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supporting materials, and the remainder of the record, the Court finds as follows:

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The default entered in the above-captioned matter has established the well-pleaded

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allegations pertaining to liability, and Gella Star has now presented evidence regarding its

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underlying liability and damages in this matter. The Court finds that third party defendant White

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Star Transport, LLC, is liable for the amounts Gella Star paid to defend and settle the claims

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asserted against it.

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ORDER DIRECTING CLERK TO
ENTER JUDGMENT

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The Clerk of Court is therefore directed to enter judgment in favor of Gella Star

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Transport, LLC, and against White Star Transport, LLC, in the amount of $45,887.00, including

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$40,000.00 in principal liability, $5,757.50 in attorney’s fees, and $129.50 in costs. Post-

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judgment interests shall accrue as provided by 28 U.S.C. § 1961 on outstanding amounts until

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the judgment is satisfied.

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DATED this 24th day of May, 2017.

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Robert S. Lasnik

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United States District Judge

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ORDER DIRECTING CLERK TO
ENTER JUDGMENT

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