Stauber v. S.B.S. Lien Services et al

Filing 56

ORDER AWARDING EAJA FEES by Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh. Fees awarded to Plaintiff in the amount of $ 75,000.00. (See document for further details.) Re: Stipulation for Attorney Fees 55 (sbou)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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DAVID STAUBER, individually
and on behalf of all others similarly
situated,

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Plaintiffs,

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v.
S.B.S. LIEN SERVICES, THE
SAND CASTLE HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION, and DOES 1
through 10 inclusive
Defendants.

) CASE NO. 14-09162-PJW
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) ORDER GRANTING
) ATTORNEY’S FEES & COSTS
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On April 18, 2016, the parties filed a Joint Stipulation and Agreement as to

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Plaintiff’s Motion for Attorney’s Fees & Costs. Having reviewed the Stipulation,

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the Court hereby orders as follows:

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1. Defendant shall pay costs in the sum of $1,375.00.

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2. Defendant shall pay Plaintiff’s Attorneys Fees in the sum of $73,625.00

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representing 160 hours of billable time at Plaintiff’s Counsel, Amir J.

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Goldstein’s hourly rate of $400.00 per hour and 35 hours of billable time

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at Jennifer C. Limbo’s rate of $275 per hour.

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3. The total payment to Plaintiff’s Counsel for Attorney’s Fees and Costs
shall be $75,000.00 and shall be paid to Plaintiff’s Counsel within 14

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days.

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4. Gilardi & Co., LLC, the Class Action Administrator, shall provide Notice

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to the Class Members of this Stipulation and Order within 14 business

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days.

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5. Any further hearing dates with regard to the Plaintiff’s Motion for
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Attorney’s Fees and Costs are removed from the Court’s calendar.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
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Dated: April 19, 2016
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Honorable Patrick J. Walsh
United States District Court
Magistrate Judge
Central District California