Irone

I. Introduction

Before the Court is the Motion for Default Judgment Under LBR 7055-1 (the “Motion for Default Judgment”) filed by Munni Alva Irone, dba Art 4 Peace Awards (“Plaintiff”).1 Plaintiff was not represented by counsel at the time she filed the underlying complaint (the “Complaint”). After the Court entered Defendant’s default and fixed a deadline for Plaintiff to file a motion for entry of default judgment, Plaintiff retained counsel. The Complaint asserts a non-dischargeability claim under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(2)(A) (the “Non-dischargeability Claim”), as well as claims for (1) trademark infringement, contributory trademark infringement, vicarious trademark infringement, and trademark dilution under 15 U.S.C. §§ 1114 and 1125 and (2) unfair competition and false advertising under 15 U.S.C.

1 Pursuant to Civil Rule 78(b) and Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013-1(j)(3), the Court finds this matter to be suitable for disposition without oral argument. § 1125(a) and Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 17200 and 17500 (collectively, the “Trademark Claims”). The Court finds that Plaintiff is entitled to the entry of default judgment on the Non- dischargeability Claim in the amount of $71,187.48.…