Landstar Ranger, Inc. v. PARTH ENTERPRISES, INC.

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT

On February 27, 2009, plaintiff Landstar Ranger Inc., filed this breach of contract action against defendants Parth Enterprises, Inc., USA Logistics, LLC, and certain fictitious defendants, alleging breach of interstate transportation contracts. The clerk entered the default of Parth Enterprises, Inc. on August 20, 2009. Subse quently, the court dismissed plaintiffs claim against defendant USA Logistics, LLC without prejudice for lack of prosecution. Plaintiff now seeks to have the court enter default judgment against Parth Enterprises, Inc. in the principal sum of $243,817.34 and to award prejudgment interest under California Civil Code § 3289. Landstar also requests the opportunity to submit a bill of costs following entry of the default judgment.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Plaintiff Landstar Ranger Inc., a Florida corporation with its principal place of business in Jacksonville, Florida, is a federally licensed motor carrier engaged in the business of interstate carriage for hire. Defendant Parth Enterprises Inc., a California corporation with its principal place of business in City of Industry, California,…