United States of America v. Estate of Dennis J. Johnson et al

Filing 27

ORDER granting the United States' 25 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (PM) Modified on 7/22/2021: cc to Jody Ann Fitts via USPS (PM).

Case 2:18-cv-00045-RSM Document 27 Filed 07/22/21 Page 1 of 2

Honorable Ricardo S. Martinez

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

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Plaintiff,
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ESTATE OF DENNIS J. JOHNSON;
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and JODY ANN FITTS, as Personal
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Representative of the Estate of
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Dennis J. Johnson,
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Defendant.
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Case No. 2:18-cv-00045-RSM
ORDER GRANTING UNITED
STATES’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY
JUDGMENT

Upon consideration of the United States’ Motion for Summary Judgment, and any

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response and reply thereto, the Court finds that for reasons stated in the United States’ Motion,

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there is no genuine dispute of material fact, and the United States is entitled to judgment as a

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matter of law. Accordingly, the United States’ Motion is hereby GRANTED.

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The Clerk of the Court is directed to enter judgment against the Estate of Dennis J.

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Johnson and Jody Ann Fitts, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Dennis J. Johnson, as

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follows:

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Judgment is hereby entered in favor of the United States and against the Estate of Dennis

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J. Johnson and Jody Ann Fitts, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Dennis J. Johnson, for

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Order Granting U.S. Motion for Summary
Judgment
(Case No. 2:18-cv-00045-RSM)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Tax Division, Western Region
P.O. Box 683
Washington, D.C. 20044
Telephone: [phone]

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unpaid federal income tax liabilities for the years 2008 through 2012 in the amount of

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$498,706.40, plus interest and other statutory additions accruing from June 18, 2021 as provided

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by law under 28 U.S.C. § 1961(c) and 26 U.S.C. §§ 6601, 6621, and 6622.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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DATED this 22nd day of July, 2021.

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RICARDO S. MARTINEZ
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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Presented by:

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DAVID A. HUBBERT
Acting Assistant Attorney General

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/s/ Jennifer Y. Golden
JENNIFER Y. GOLDEN
Trial Attorney, Tax Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 683, Ben Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
Attorneys for the United States of America

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Order Granting U.S. Motion for Summary
Judgment
(Case No. 2:18-cv-00045-RSM)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Tax Division, Western Region
P.O. Box 683
Washington, D.C. 20044
Telephone: [phone]