Justin Masse v. MSC Cruises, S.A.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida affirmed and adopted the magistrate judge’s report and recommendation concerning the defendant’s motion for costs. The court granted the motion in part and awarded MSC Cruises, S.A. $1,180.75 in taxable costs under 28 U.S.C. § 1920, plus interest under 28 U.S.C. § 1961.

Holdings

1. When no party timely objects to a magistrate judge's report and recommendation, the district court need only determine whether there is clear error on the face of the record.
2. The court affirmed and adopted the magistrate judge's report and recommendation, granted in part and denied in part Defendant's motion for costs, and awarded Defendant $1,180.75 in taxable costs plus interest.

Questions Presented

1. What standard of review applies when no party timely objects to a magistrate judge's report and recommendation?
2. Whether the magistrate judge's recommendation concerning Defendant's taxable costs should be adopted and Defendant's motion for costs granted in part.

Disposition

affirmed