Opinion
CASE NO. 8:10-CIV-1702-T-17-TBM.
February 9, 2011
ORDER GRANTING DEFAULT JUDGMENT
This cause is before the Court on the unopposed motion for default judgment (Doc. 14). The Court finds the motion well-taken. Accordingly, it is
ORDERED that the unopposed motion for default judgment (Doc. 14) be granted, the Clerk is directed to enter Default Judgment against Defendant, awarding Plaintiff: a. A Declaratory Judgment that Defendant's conduct violated the FDCPA and FCCPA, pursuant to F.S.A. § 559.77(2); b. $1,000.00 of statutory damages, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1692k(a)(2)(A); c. $1,000.00 of statutory damages, pursuant to F.S.A. § 559.77(2); d. Punitive damages in the amount of $4,000, pursuant to F.S.A. § 559.77(2); e. Costs of the action, together with a reasonable attorney's fees in an amount to be later determined by this Court, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1692k(a)(3) and F.S.A. § 559.77(2); and f. Post-judgment interest at the rate currently allowable by law. The case is dismissed. The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case.
DONE and ORDERED in Chambers, in Tampa, Florida, this 9th day of February, 2011.