Munson

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 JASON MUNSON, No. 2:21-cv-0418-KJM-CKD Plaintiff, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

v. (ECF No. 23) 1979 26 CAL SAILBOAT, Defendant. 16 On March 9, 2021, plaintiff Jason Munson (“limitation plaintiff”) filed a complaint under the Limitation of Liability Act, 46 U.S.C. Section 30501 et seq., claiming the right to exoneration from liability, or limitation thereof, for all claims arising out of a water vessel crash that occurred on or about September 8, 2020. (ECF. No. 1.) Plaintiff’s motion for default judgment against “all claimants who have not filed and served a claim” is before the court. (ECF No. 23.) For the reasons set forth below, the undersigned recommends the court grant the motion for default judgment. I. BACKGROUND At approximately 2:00 p.m. on September 8, 2020, the 1979 26’ Cal Sailboat bearing Hull Identification Number CABAO138M781 (“the Vessel”) came loose from its moorings at Camp Richardson Marina on Lake…