Northwest Carpenters Health and Security Trust et al v. Marin Bros Inc et al

Filing 17

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S 14 MOTION FOR ENTRY OF A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. Defendant Marin Bros., Inc., was properly served with a summons and theComplaint and has failed appear, answer, or otherwise defend itself against theclaims asserted. Defaul t has been entered against defendant Marin Bros., Inc. Plaintiffs are entitled to entry of a default judgment against defendant Marin Bros., Inc., for the following amounts: a. $2,098.67 in liquidated damages as allowed under 29 U.S.C. §133 2(g)(2)(C)(ii) for the period January 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023; and b. $29,747.34 in accrued prejudgment interest at the rates specified in the applicable trust agreements as allowed under 29 U.S.C §1332(g)(2). Plaintiffs are awarded $8,384.50 in reasonable attorney fees as allowed under the written terms of the applicable trust agreements and as allowed under 29 U.S.C. §1332(g)(2)(D); Plaintiffs are awarded $898.50 in costs; Post-judgment interest shall bear inte rest at the 12% rate specified in the applicable trust agreements, as allowed under 29 U.S.C. §1332(g)(2). The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment consistent with this order and closethe case. Signed by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (MJV)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON AT SEATTLE

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NORTHWEST CARPENTERS HEALTH AND
SECURITY TRUST; NORTHWEST
CARPENTERS RETIREMENT TRUST;
NORTHWEST CARPENTERS VACATION
TRUST; and CARPENTERS-EMPLOYERS
APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING TRUST
FUND OF WASHINGTON-IDAHO,

Case No. 2:23-cv-00979-RSL
ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR
ENTRY OF A DEFAULT JUDGMENT

Plaintiffs,

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v.
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MARIN BROS., INC., an Illinois corporation;
ABEL MARIN, an individual, and JENNIFER
GARCIA, an individual,

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Defendants.
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This matter is before the Court on plaintiffs’ “Motion for Entry of Default Judgment
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Against Defendant Marin Bros., Inc.” Dkt. # 14. The Court has reviewed plaintiffs’ motion and
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supporting papers, as well as the pleadings, files, and court records in this matter.
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Being otherwise fully advised the Court ORDERS:
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The Plaintiffs’ motion is GRANTED;

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Defendant Marin Bros., Inc., was properly served with a summons and the
Complaint and has failed appear, answer, or otherwise defend itself against the
claims asserted.

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Default has been entered against defendant Marin Bros., Inc.

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ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR ENTRY OF A DEFAULT
JUDGMENT – 1
2:23-cv-00979-RSL

BARLOW COUGHRAN
MORALES & JOSEPHSON, P.S.
1325 FOURTH AVENUE, SUITE 910
SEATTLE, WA 98101
[phone]

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Plaintiffs are entitled to entry of a default judgment against defendant Marin Bros.,
Inc., for the following amounts:
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$2,098.67 in liquidated damages as allowed under 29 U.S.C.
§1332(g)(2)(C)(ii) for the period January 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023;
and

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$29,747.34 in accrued prejudgment interest at the rates specified in the
applicable trust agreements as allowed under 29 U.S.C §1332(g)(2).

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Plaintiffs are awarded $8,384.50 in reasonable attorney fees as allowed under the
written terms of the applicable trust agreements and as allowed under 29 U.S.C.
§1332(g)(2)(D);

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Plaintiffs are awarded $898.50 in costs;

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Post-judgment interest shall bear interest at the 12% rate specified in the applicable
trust agreements, as allowed under 29 U.S.C. §1332(g)(2); and

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The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment consistent with this order and close
the case.

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Dated this 5th day of February, 2024.

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Robert S. Lasnik
United States District Judge

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ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR ENTRY OF A DEFAULT
JUDGMENT – 2
2:23-cv-00979-RSL

BARLOW COUGHRAN
MORALES & JOSEPHSON, P.S.
1325 FOURTH AVENUE, SUITE 910
SEATTLE, WA 98101
[phone]