Styers v. Pennsylvania

MEMORANDUM

WILLIAM W. CALDWELL, District Judge.

I. Introduction

We are considering the amended motion for award of attorney’s fees and costs filed by counsel for Plaintiff Gregory Styers. Counsel successfully litigated Plaintiffs First Amendment retaliation claim and seeks a total of $117,914.18 in attorney’s fees and costs from Defendant David Guido. Upon consideration of the motion, we will award fees and costs, but we will reduce the amount sought by Plaintiffs counsel.

II. Background

Styers, a Pennsylvania State Police (“PSP”) trooper, filed this § 1983 action against the Commonwealth of…