MID-SOUTH MECHANICAL, INC. v. SAFEGUARD INDUSTRIES, LTD

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
MID-SOUTH MECHANICAL, INC.,
Plaintiff,
v.
SAFEGUARD INDUSTRIES, LTD.,
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION FILE NO.
5:25-cv-00470-TES
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR DEFAULT
JUDGMENT
Plaintiff MID-SOUTH MECHANICAL, INC., by and through its
undersigned counsel of record, moved for an entry of a default judgment against
Defendant SAFEGUARD INDUSTRIES, LTD. pursuant to Rule 55 of the Federal
Rules of Civil Procedure. The Clerk entered default on December 3rd, 2025.
Having reviewed the motion, supporting documentation, and applicable law,
the Court finds that Defendant has failed to plead or otherwise defend as required by
Fed. R. Civ. P. 55. Accordingly, liability is established by virtue of Defendant’s
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default. The Court further finds that the amount sought is a sum certain and damages
are established based on the evidence submitted. The Court finds good cause to grant
the motion.
IT IS SO ORDERED:
1. Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment is GRANTED.
2. Judgment is entered in favor of Plaintiff MID-SOUTH MECHANICAL,
INC. and against Defendant SAFEGUARD INDUSTRIES, LTD. in the
amount of $425,483.10 principal, $2,100.00 in attorneys’ fees pursuant to
O.C.G.A. §13-6-11, for a total of $427,583.10.
3. Post-Judgment interest shall accrue at the rate provided by 28 U.S.C.
§1961 from the date of entry of this judgment until paid.
4. The clerk is directed to enter judgment accordingly and close the case.
THIS ___ day of December, 2025.
Tilman E. Self
United States District Judge
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, III
s/Tilman E. Self, III
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