Williams v. Takhar Collection Services LTD., et al
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AMENDED ORDER Granting 23 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Takhar Collection Services LTD. and re: 27 Order on Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify, filed by Norman Williams. By Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 03/08/13. (alvsl)
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Honorable R. Brooke Jackson
Civil Action No. 12-cv-02327-RBJ
NORMAN WILLIAMS,
Plaintiff,
v.
TAKHAR COLLECTION SERVICES, LTD.,
and DOE 1-5,
Defendants.
AMENDED ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR DEFAULT
JUDGMENT AND ATTORNEY’S FEES
The matter before the Court is Plaintiff Norman William’s Motion for Default Judgment
against Takhar Collection Services, LTD. (“Defendant”) pursuant to FRCP Rule 55(b)(2).
PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
On August 30, 2012, Plaintiff filed suit against Defendant alleging violations of the Fair
Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq.). Defendant was served with the lawsuit
on September 4, 2012. Defendant failed to file a responsive pleading or otherwise appear in any
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manner. Defendant did not contact Plaintiff. On September 28, 2012, Plaintiff filed a Request
for Entry of Default, which the Court entered on October 1, 2012. Defendant did not move to set
aside the Entry of Default or otherwise appear. Due to a deficiency, Plaintiff filed a Second
Amended Complaint on December 5, 2012. Defendant was served with a second summons on
December 12, 2011. On January 7, 2013, a second Clerk’s Entry of Default was entered against
Defendant. Defendant did not move to set aside the second Entry of Default or otherwise appear.
PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT SUPPORTS A CLAIM FOR RELIEF
Plaintiff’s allegations are sufficient to show that Defendant violated the Fair Debt
Collection Practices Act. Plaintiff’s allegations may be taken as true in the absence of
Defendant’s response.
DAMAGES
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act provides for statutory damages as the court may
allow, but not exceeding $1,000; any actual damage sustained by such person, and the costs of
the action, together with a reasonable attorney's fee as determined by the court. (15 U.S.C.
1692k). Plaintiff seeks $1,000 in statutory damages, $360.90 in costs, and $2,350.00 in
attorney’s fees. Plaintiff has sufficiently pled violations of the 15 U.S.C. 1692b and 1692d, and
may therefore recover $1,000.00 pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1692k(a)(2)(A). Plaintiff’s attorney has
submitted a detailed billing summary accounting for $360.90 in costs and $2,350.00 in attorney’s
fees. Commensurate with the average hourly rate in the region, Plaintiff’s attorney’s rate and
therefore calculated fees are found to be reasonable.
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment is GRANTED.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that judgment is entered in favor of Plaintiff Norman
Williams and against Takhar Collection Services, LTD. in the amount of $3,710.90.
IT IS SO ORDERED on this 8th day of March, 2013.
BY THE COURT:
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R. Brooke Jackson
United States District Judge
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