United States of America v. Pansier et al

Filing 85

DECISION AND ORDER signed by Judge William C Griesbach on 8/20/2021 denying 84 Motion to Alter or Amend the Judgment. (cc:all counsel and mailed to pro se party)(Griesbach, William)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
v.

Case No. 17-C-1740

JOAN R. PANSIER,
Defendant.
DECISION AND ORDER DENYING MOTION TO
ALTER OR AMEND THE JUDGMENT
This matter comes before the Court on Joan Pansier’s motion to alter or amend the
judgment. Rule 59(e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allows a court to alter or amend a
judgment “only if the petitioner can demonstrate a manifest error of law or present newly
discovered evidence.” Obriecht v. Raemisch, 517 F.3d 489, 494 (7th Cir. 2008) (citation omitted).
A manifest error is “wholesale disregard, misapplication, or failure to recognize controlling
precedent.” Oto v. Metro. Life Ins. Co., 224 F.3d 601, 606 (7th Cir. 2000) (citation omitted). The
movant must “clearly establish” that she is entitled to relief under Rule 59(e). Harrington v. City
of Chicago, 433 F.2d 542, 546 (7th Cir. 2006) (citation omitted).
Pansier asserts that the Court’s decision granting the United States’ motion for default
judgment against her and subsequently entering judgment against her in the amount of $127,782.18
in favor of the United States of America was premised on manifest errors of law. After a review
of Pansier’s motion, the Court concludes that there is no basis to alter the July 20, 2021 judgment.
Pansier merely asserts arguments previously presented to the Court. She does not offer any other

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factual or legal argument that convinces the Court that its decision was in error. Accordingly,
Pansier’s motion to alter or amend the judgment (Dkt. No. 84) is DENIED.
SO ORDERED at Green Bay, Wisconsin this 19th day of August, 2021.
s/ William C. Griesbach
William C. Griesbach
United States District Judge

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