Duquette

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SITTING IN ADMIRALTY 11 Inthe matter of the Complaint of No. 2:20-CV-02037-KJM-KJN Michael John Duquette as the alleged owner of ORDER a certain 1987 Centurion “Barefoot Warrior Style” Ski Boat bearing hull identification number CF19042JK and her engines, tackle, appurtenances, etc., 16 For exoneration from, or limitation of, liability. V7 In admiralty. 18 Plaintiff-in-limitation Michael John Duquette brings this action to limit his liability for a boat crash. At this stage, Duquette seeks default judgment against anyone who has not filed a claim against him with this court. The magistrate judge recommends this court grant Duquette’s motion for default judgment. One such potential claimant, Rodney W. Blake, moves to vacate the 23 entry of default against him so he may file a claim and answer. The court adopts the findings and recommendations in part and grants Blake’s motion. 25 I. BACKGROUND Kameron Duquette,…