Christopher Cuenza motion to set aside default judgment and declaration, Rojas v. Christopher Gutierrez Cuenza et al. (Rojas v. Bottom Line Concepts LLC), No. 2:23-cv-02667 (C.D. Cal.), Doc. 114 (May 29, 2025)

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Defendant Christopher Cuenza's motion to set aside a default judgment, filed May 29, 2025 as Document 114 in Rojas v. Cuenza et al., Case No. 2:23-cv-02667-AH-KS, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, before Judge Anne Hwang. Appearing pro se, Cuenza moves under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 55(c) and 60(b)(1) to set aside the default judgment entered April 30, 2025. He states that he was never personally served, first learned of the lawsuit in May 2025, performed administrative work as a contractor with no authority over marketing, and did not profit. The filing includes a proposed order allowing evidence to be supplemented by June 30, 2025.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

Jorge Alejandro Rojas,
Plaintiff,
We
Christopher Gutierrez Cuenza, et al.,

Defendants.

Case No.: 2:23-cv-02667-AH-KS
Judge: Hon. Anne Hwang

Request

DEFENDANT CHRIS CUENZA’S MOFION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT
JUDGMENT

TO THE HONORABLE COURT:

Defendant Chris Cuenza, appearing pro se, respectfully moves to set aside the
default judgment entered on April 30, 2025, under Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure 55(c) and 60(b)(1).

BACKGROUND
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1. **No Proper Service**: I was never personally served with the Complaint or
Summons. I first learned of this lawsuit in May 2025.

2. **Limited Role**: My work was strictly administrative (e.g., document
preparation) as a 1099 contractor. I had **no authority** over marketing, vendors,
or call campaigns.

3. **No Profit**: I earned only a modest salary for basic living expenses, not
profits or commissions from the business.

LEGAL BASIS

1. **Rule 55(c)**: Good cause exists to set aside default due to excusable neglect
(improper service).

2. **Rule 60(b)(1)**: Judgment resulted from mistake/lack of notice (*Kemp v.
US.*, 142 S. Ct. 1856 (2022)).

3. **Meritorious Defense**: I lacked control over the alleged TCPA violations
(*Golan v. Veritas Ent.*, 2016 WL 3548766).

4. **No Prejudice**: Setting aside the judgment will not harm Plaintiff
(*Franchise Holding II LLC v. Huntington Rests. Grp.*, 375 F.3d 922, 925-26 (9th
Cir. 2004)).

REQUESTED RELIEF
1. Vacate the default judgment entered April 30, 2025.
2. Allow 21 days to file a responsive pleading.

3. Grant 30 days (until June 30, 2025) to supplement evidence (tax returns,
business records).
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DATED: May 29, 2025

Respectfully submitted,

Chris Cuenza

Defendant, Pro Se

DECLARATION OF CHRIS CUENZA

I, Chris Cuenza, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United
States:

1. I was never served at my current address: 228 S Ave 18, Unit E, Los Angeles,
CA 90031.

2. [had no role in authorizing calls or marketing.
3. My income was limited to administrative work, not profits.
4. I am gathering evidence and will file it by June 30, 2025.

5. I lack the financial means to satisfy this judgment without severe hardship.

Executed on May 29, 2025, at Los Angeles, California.

Chris Cuenza
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1. Default judgment **VACATED**.
2. Defendant has 21 days to file a responsive pleading.

3. Defendant may supplement evidence by June 30, 2025.

PROOF OF SERVICE

Uef
I, Chris Cuenza, certify that on May 29, 2025, I served this ' “ i Jorge Rojas
via email to rojas.jorge96@gmail.com.

Chris Cuenza

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