Zurich American Ins. Co. v. Blu Homes, Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE No. 2:21-cv-01543 KJM AC
COMPANY,
12 Plaintiff, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS v.
BLU HOMES, INC.,
15 Defendant.
17 This matter is before the court on plaintiff’s motion for default judgment. ECF No. 10. The motion was referred to the undersigned pursuant to E.D. Cal. R. 302(c)(19), and was set for hearing on the papers February 9, 2022. ECF No. 11. Defendant did not appear or file an opposition. For the reasons set forth below, the undersigned recommends plaintiff’s motion be GRANTED, and that judgment be entered in favor of plaintiff. I. Relevant Background Plaintiff Zurich American Insurance Company (“ZAIC”) brought its complaint on August 27, 2021, alleging breach of contract and asserting that defendant owes $328,833.20 in unpaid policy premiums for a workers compensation policy renewal. ECF No. 1 at 3-6. Plaintiff alleges it is a New York corporation engaged in the insurance business with…