Reported / Citable
Background
Kona Ice, Inc. sued Brandon Crowder, Juliette Cozier, and J&B Icescapes LLC in the Southern District of Texas.
On September 11, 2026, the court granted Kona Ice’s motion for summary judgment and determined that it was entitled to $73,723 in actual damages from the defendants.
The Court’s Holding
The court entered final judgment for Kona Ice and against Crowder, Cozier, and J&B Icescapes LLC, jointly as identified in the judgment, in the amount of $73,723.
The judgment also awards post-judgment interest at 4.15% per year beginning on the date of final judgment.
Key Takeaways
- The court had already granted Kona Ice summary judgment before entering this final judgment.
- Kona Ice recovered $73,723 in actual damages from all three defendants.
- Post-judgment interest accrues at 4.15% annually from September 14, 2026.
Why It Matters
The order converts the court’s earlier summary-judgment ruling into an enforceable final judgment. It fixes both the damages award and the applicable post-judgment interest rate.