Mackenzie

I. BACKGROUND

25 26 A. This Lawsuit Plaintiff filed this lawsuit on March 10, 2025. ECF No. 1. The Complaint alleges as 27 follows. 28 Defendant Ian Robert Mackenzie is a resident and citizen of the United Kingdom. ECF No. 1 ¶ 3. Plaintiff Prime Capital HR is a corporation organized under the laws of California, and with a principal place of business in Escondido, California. Id. ¶¶ 2, 6. At an unspecified time, Plaintiff orally agreed to loan Defendant $125,000. Id. ¶10. Defendant agreed to repay the principal amount within six months. Id. ¶ 11. Thereafter, Plaintiff sent Defendant loan disbursements on June 12, 2024, July 9, 2024, and July 26, 2024 in the amounts of $40,000, $40,000, and $45,000, respectively. Id. ¶ 10, Ex. A. After receiving the loan disbursements, Defendant failed to repay the loan, and ceased communication with Plaintiff regarding payment of the loan. Id. ¶ 14. The Complaint alleges three causes of action: (1) breach of contract; (2) fraudulent misrepresentation; (3) and unjust enrichment. Id. ¶¶ 16–29. Plaintiff seeks money damages and attorney’s fees. Id. at 5. The Complaint…