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Nature of Suit Code: 890
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: Civil Miscellaneous Case

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

DIRECTV, INC., CASE NO. CV-F-03-6247 AWI LJO

Plaintiff, ORDER ADOPTING FINDINGS

AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON

vs. DEFAULT JUDGMENT MOTION

(Doc. 63)

DANA CHARETTE, et al,

Defendants.

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In this satellite piracy action, plaintiff DIRECTV, Inc. (“DIRECTV”) seeks a $20,000 default

judgment against defendant Dana Charette (“Charette”). Charette has neither made an appearance nor

filed papers in this action. The matter was referred to a United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to 28

U.S.C. §636(b)(1)(B) and Local Rule 72-302(c)(19). However, the defaulting defendant did not execute

a consent. Therefore, the Magistrate Judge found it prudent to issue the decision through findings and

recommendations.

On May 25, 2005, the Magistrate Judge filed findings and recommendations that plaintiff be

granted a $4,000 (four thousand dollar) default judgment, pursuant to 47 U.S.C. §605(a), $1,317.50 in

attorneys’ fees, and costs pursuant to Rule 54. The findings and recommendations were served on

Plaintiff and contained notice that any objections to the findings and recommendations were to be filed

within ten (10) days. See Rules 5(a) and 55(b)(2), Federal Rules of Civil Procedures. No objections

have been filed.

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In accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. §636(b)(1)(C) and Local Rule 73-305, the Court

has carefully reviewed the entire file. The Court finds the findings and recommendations to be

supported by the record and by proper analysis.

Accordingly, it is HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. The findings and recommendations issued by the Magistrate Judge on May 25, 2005 are

ADOPTED in full.

2. This Court GRANTS the following:

a. The motion for default judgment in favor of DIRECTV, Inc. and against

defendant Dana Charette in the amount of $4,000 in statutory damages pursuant

to 47 U.S.C. §605(a), 

b. The request for attorneys’ fees in the amount of $1,317.50, and

c. The request for costs to be awarded pursuant to Rule 54. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: June 17, 2005 /s/ Anthony W. Ishii 

0m8i78 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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