Lefemine v. Greenwood County Sheriff's Office et al

Filing 89

ORDER that the parties shall file briefs within 20 days on the issue of attorney's fees; (Brief due by 3/12/2013). Signed by Honorable Henry M Herlong, Jr on 2/20/13. (sfla, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
ANDERSON/GREENWOOD DIVISION
Steven C. Lefemine,
d/b/a Columbia Christians for Life,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Dan Wideman, individually and in his
official capacity; Mike Frederick,
individually and in his official capacity;
Lonnie Smith, individually and in his
official capacity; Brandon Strickland,
individually and in his official capacity;
and Tony Davis, Sheriff, in his official
capacity,
Defendants.

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C.A. No. 8:08-3638-HMH
OPINION & ORDER

On November 5, 2012, the United States Supreme Court in Lefemine v. Wideman, 133
S.Ct. 9 (2012), remanded the case to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
for a determination of whether special circumstances exist that would render an award of
attorney’s fees to Lefemine, the prevailing party, unjust. Subsequently, the Fourth Circuit
remanded the matter to this court for further proceedings consistent with the Supreme Court’s
opinion. Lefemine v. Wideman, No. 10-1905 (4th Cir. Feb. 7, 2013). Based on the foregoing,
the parties are ordered to file briefs within 20 days on the issue of attorney’s fees. Lefemine v.
Wideman, 133 S.Ct. 9, 11 (2012).

s/Henry M. Herlong, Jr.
Senior United States District Judge
Greenville, South Carolina
February 20, 2013