Department 78, Stanley Mosk Courthouse

March 26, 2024

23STCV23193

Default Judgment

DECISION

The OSC is discharged.

Default judgment is granted. The Court will enter the proposed JUD-100 received on 12/20/23.

Moving party to provide notice. 

Discussion

Plaintiff’s request for entry of default judgment is granted as set forth below. 

Damages $446,554.49

Interest $14,299.57

Costs $610.75

Total $461,464.81

This is an action for breach of contract. Plaintiff alleges that it entered into a premier seat licensing agreement with Defendant in December 2021. Defendant failed to pay licensing fees between August 2022 and June 2023. 

11/21/2023 Default Entered

12/27/2023 Doe Dismissal Entered

Plaintiff provides a declaration from its Vice President of Ticketing who testifies to a calculation of Defendant’s missed licensing fees. (Cockrell Decl., ¶13.) Plaintiff acknowledged credits of $73,991.51, leaving a balance of $446,554.49. (CIV-100 Item 2a.) Plaintiff’s request for damages is supported by evidence.

Plaintiff requests $14,299.57 in interest at a rate of 10% per annum, which is permitted under Civ. Code, section 3289(b) for a breach of contract. Plaintiff properly provides a calculation of interest in support of the demand. (Buckley Decl., ¶7.) 

Plaintiff seeks to recover costs for filing fees and service of process. These costs are allowable.