Dude v. Congress Plaza, LLC et al

Filing 253

ORDER AWARDING ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS TO DEFENDANTS CONGRESS PLAZA, LLC, AND CONGRESS 1010, LLC, AND AGAINST PLAINTIFF: The total attorneys fees award that shall be imposed against Plaintiff, Dietmar Dude, and in favor of Defendants Congress Plaza, LLC, and Congress 1010, LLCs is $39,622.00. The total award of costs that shall be imposed against Plaintiff, Dietmar Dude, and in favor of Defendants Congress Plaza, LLC, and Congress 1010, LLCs is $2,090.83. Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 8/13/2018. See attached document for full details. (kza)

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