Summary
The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington determines that $2,301 is a reasonable attorney’s fee for North Seattle Community College’s motion to compel the plaintiff’s deposition. The Court explains its lodestar analysis and directs Ms. Arey to notify the Court by December 24, 2025, whether she will dismiss the case without prejudice upon payment of the fees, dismiss with prejudice, or proceed with litigation.
Holdings
- The Court held that $2,301 was a reasonable attorney fee for Defendant's motion to compel, consisting of seven hours of attorney time at $293 per hour and two hours of paralegal time at $125 per hour.
Questions Presented
- What amount of attorney fees and costs associated with Defendant's motion to compel was reasonable?
- Whether the claimed hourly rates and hours reasonably expended supported an award of $2,301.
Disposition
other
Cases Cited (6)
- Jordan v. Multnomah County, 815 F.2d 1258, 1262 (9th Cir. 1987)(followed)
- Kerr v. Screen Extras Guild, Inc., 526 F.2d 67, 70 (9th Cir. 1975)(followed)
- City of Burlington v. Dague, 505 U.S. 557 (1992)(cited)
- Fischer v. SJB-P.D. Inc., 214 F.3d 1115, 1119 (9th Cir. 2000)(followed)
- Camacho v. Bridgeport Financial, Inc., 523 F.3d 973, 979 (9th Cir. 2008)(followed)
- Chalmers v. City of Los Angeles, 796 F.2d 1205, 1210 (9th Cir. 1986)(followed)
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