Cramblit v. Diamond B Constructors

This litigation began four years ago as a dispute between plaintiff, a sheet metal worker, and defendant, his employer, over allegedly unpaid wages amounting to approximately $200.00. During the litigation, plaintiffs demand for relief grew to over $100,000, defendant rejected an arbitrated resolution, and each side’s attorney fees reached well into the realm of five figures. Ultimately, the trial court granted defendant’s motion to dismiss and taxed plaintiff for $20,031.03 in attorney fees and costs. Plaintiff appeals. We vacate the trial court’s supplemental judgment awarding fees and…