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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-03-6244 OWW LJO

Plaintiff, ORDER ADOPTING FINDINGS

AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON

vs. DEFAULT JUDGMENT MOTION

(Doc. 51)

ROJELIO ARROYO, et al,

Defendants.

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

judgment against defendant Lawrence Weir (“Weir”), $1,718.55 in attorneys’ fees and costs to be

awarded pursuant to Rule 54. Weir 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). 

On June 23, 2005, the Magistrate Judge filed findings and recommendations that plaintiff be

granted a $10,000 (ten thousand dollar) default judgment, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §2511, $560.00 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 June 23, 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 Lawrence Weir in statutory damages pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §2511, in

the amount of $10,000, 

b. The request for an award of attorneys’ fees in the amount of $560.00, and 

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

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: July 13, 2005 /s/ Oliver W. Wanger 

emm0d6 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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