Thomas E Perez v. Richard Huot, 2:13-cv-07487

Plaintiff is Thomas E. Perez, Secretary of Labor, seeking FLSA enforcement against Defendant Richard Huot.
Defendant allegedly operated China Wok Express and Golden Wok Fried Chicken and failed to pay minimum wage and overtime.
Clerk entered default against Defendant as to the FAC on January 15, 2014, and Defendant was properly served (January 31, 2014).
Court considered Eitel v. McCool factors and concluded default judgment is warranted under Local Rule 55-1.
Plaintiff seeks back wages ($172,264.50), liquidated damages ($172,264.50), and injunctive relief prohibiting future FLSA violations.

Issue	Plaintiff's Argument	Defendant's Argument	Held
Whether default judgment is appropriate under Eitel factors.	Huot defaulted; factors weigh in Plaintiff's favor.	None stated explicitly in the record; defense not responsive.	Yes; default judgment granted under Eitel factors.
Amount of back wages and liquidated damages under FLSA.	Unsupported wages must be paid; liquidated damages equal to unpaid wages.	Not presented in opposition.	Back wages and liquidated damages awarded ($172,264.50 each).
Relief requested injunctive measures under FLSA.	Injunctive relief needed to prevent ongoing violations.	Not opposing.	Injunctive relief granted and action closed.