(PS) Claire v. County of Sutter

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 9 ROUBLE P. CLAIRE, No. 2:22-cv-0780 TLN AC Plaintiff, v. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS SARA M. HOLLIS, Defendant. 15 This case is before the court on plaintiff’s motion for damages following entry of default judgment (ECF No. 54) in his favor. ECF No. 56. Defendant Sara M. Hollis appeared in pro se prior to her default. The motion was referred to the undersigned pursuant to E.D. Cal. R. 302(c)(21). The motion for damages was filed on November 17, 2024. Defendant did not file an opposition. On February 26, 2025, the court conducted an evidentiary hearing on the issue of compensatory damages. ECF No. 61. For the reasons set forth below, the undersigned recommends the motion be GRANTED, though in a reduced amount. I. Relevant Background This case was initiated against multiple defendants, including pro se defendant Sara M. Hollis. ECF No. 1 (initial complaint); ECF No. 4 (amended…