United States v. Lafidale, Inc.

OPINION

RESTANI, Judge:

Before the court is plaintiff United States’ renewed motion for entry of default judgment seeking $324,687.00 in civil penalties plus post judgment interest against defendant Lafidale, Inc. (“Lafidale”) for alleged grossly negligent violations of section 592(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. § 1592(a) (2006). The court continues to have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1582(1).

On October 30, 2013, the court ruled that plaintiff had established the liability of Lafidale for gross negligence in the misclassification of 46 entries of wallets and handbags between…