Opinion
22-CV-05308 (PGG)(SN)
09-02-2022
JOSE MEJIA, Plaintiff, v. THEDROP.COM LLC, Defendant.
ORDER
SARAH NETBURN, MAGISTRATE JUDGE
On August 12, 2022, Plaintiff obtained a Certificate of Default. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall file a motion for default pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(b)(2) and Local Civil Rule 55.2(b). The motion shall be filed by September 16, 2022, and must be supported by the following:
1. an attorney's affidavit or declaration setting forth:
a. the basis for entering a default judgment, including a description of the method and date of service of the summons and complaint;
b. the procedural history beyond service of the summons and complaint, if any; and c. to the extent the Plaintiff believes an inquest into damages is unnecessary,
i. the legal authority for why an inquest into damages would be unnecessary; and ii. the proposed damages and the basis for each element of damages, including interest, attorney's fees, and costs.
2. a proposed default judgment.
A hearing will be held on September 22, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 219, Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, New York. The parties are required to comply with the Court's most recent COVID-19 safety guidance, including courtroom and entry protocols. Information about the Court's protocols is available at:
https://nysd.uscourts.gov/covid-19-coronavirus. The parties should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes in advance to complete the entry screening process. If this date is unavailable for any party, they must contact Courtroom Deputy Rachel Slusher immediately at (212) 805-0286.
Plaintiff is further ORDERED to immediately serve a copy of this order upon Defendant, and to thereafter serve a copy of Plaintiff's motion for default.
SO ORDERED.