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**Court Denies Default Judgment Against Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication** This case involved a discrimination claim against Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication, Inc. The specific details of the discrimination aren't provided, but the case reached a point where one party (called "the Trusts") asked the court for a default judgment - which typically happens when the other side fails to respond properly to the lawsuit. **What the Court Decided:** The court rejected the Trusts' request for a default judgment. The judge found several problems with their motion: they asked for different relief than what was originally requested in their lawsuit papers, they didn't properly prove that an individual defendant should be held responsible along with the company, and they made calculation errors that made it impossible for the court to figure out the correct amount of damages. **What This Means for Workers:** This ruling shows how important it is to get legal paperwork right from the start. Even when the other side doesn't respond (which usually helps your case), courts still require accurate, complete filings. Workers pursuing discrimination claims should ensure their lawyers carefully prepare all documents and damage calculations, as technical errors can derail even strong cases.