United States v. Imperial Food Imports

DiCARLO, Judge:

The United States brings this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1582(2) (1982) against an importer, Imperial Food Imports (Imperial) and its surety, American Motorists Insurance Company (American Motorist) to recover unpaid liquidated damages in the amount of $220,749.00 relating to the importation of merchandise under nine immediate delivery and consumption entry bonds. Plaintiff moves and defendant American Motorist cross-moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff’s motion is granted.

The government alleges the following facts. Between January 4, 1984 and August 16, 1984, Imperial…