United States of America et al v. Shu-Hwa Baran et al
Plaintiff: Christopher Harrison and United States of America
Defendant: Shu-Hwa Baran and Does
Case Number: 2:2014cv02639
Filed: March 25, 2015
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Office: Western Division - Los Angeles Office
Presiding Judge: R. Gary Klausner
Presiding Judge: Andrew J. Wistrich
Nature of Suit: Fraud or Truth-In-Lending
Cause of Action: 31 U.S.C. ยง 3729 False Claims Act

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September 8, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 38 JUDGMENT by Judge R. Gary Klausner. This Court granted Plaintiff and Relators Motion for Default Judgment onAugust 28, 2015. In accordance with the Courts August 28, 2015 Order, judgmentis hereby entered as follows:(1)Judgment is entered against Defe ndant Shu-Hwa Baran, individually and astrustee of the Shu-Hwa Baran Trust, for violations of the False Claims Act.The United States Government is awarded $517,000.00 in civil penalties and$91,407.00 in damages. Plaintiff and Relator Christ opher Harrison shallrecover 27% of damages and civil penalties awarded to the United StatesGovernment ($164,269.89).(2)Judgment is entered against Defendant Shu-Hwa Baran, individually and astrustee of the Shu-Hwa Baran Trust, for retaliati on. Plaintiff ChristopherHarrison is awarded $6,000.00 in damages.(3) Plaintiff and Relator Christopher Harrison is awarded reasonable attorneysfees and costs. Plaintiff shall file a bill of costs and motion for attorneys fees within 14 days after entry of final judgment. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (bp)
March 25, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MINUTE [IN CHAMBERS] ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge R. Gary Klausner. The court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing on or before April 2, 2015 why this action should not be dismissed f or lack of prosecution as to defendant Shu-Hwa Baran. Pursuant to Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the court finds that this matter is appropriate for submission without oral argument. The Order To Show Cause will stand submitted upon the filing of plaintiff's response. Refer to the Court's order for details. (pso)
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Plaintiff: Christopher Harrison
Represented By: Paul J Estuar
Represented By: Anna Blythe Levine-Gronningsater
Represented By: Shayla Renee Myers
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