Opinion
Case No. 11-10803
10-31-2013
Paul D. Borman
United States District Judge
Michael Hluchaniuk
United States Magistrate Judge
ORDER (1) ADOPTING THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ON AN EVIDENTIARY HEARING
REGARDING DAMAGES
Before the Court is Magistrate Judge Michael Hluchaniuk's Report and Recommendation on an evidentiary hearing for damages. (Dkt. No. 52). This evidentiary hearing was held on July 24, 2013, following this Court's entry of a default judgment against Defendant Artis Leon Ivy, Jr. (known by his stage name "Coolio"). (See Dkt. No. 48).
Having reviewed that Report and Recommendation, and there being no timely objections from either party under 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1) and E.D. Mich L.R. 72.1(d), the Court:
(1) ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation; and
(2) AWARDS Plaintiff actual damages in the amount of $4,961.19 for past medical expenses; and
(3) AWARDS Plaintiff compensatory damages in the amount of $100,000.00 for bodily injury, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, mental anguish, embarrassment and humiliation.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
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PAUL D. BORMAN
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that a copy of the foregoing order was served upon each attorney or party of record herein by electronic means or first class U.S. mail on October 31, 2013.
Deborah Tofil
Case Manager