Northbrook Life Insurance Co. v. Clark

THREADGILL, Judge.

Northbrook Life Insurance Company appeals a judgment of attorney’s fees and costs awarded to Mary Elizabeth Clark. Ms. Clark cross appeals the attorney’s fee award contending she was entitled to a risk factor multiplier to enhance the amount of the fee.1 We affirm the award of attorney's fees and reverse the award of costs.

The trial court awarded costs in the amount of $3,507.89. Northbrook contends that the costs for travel, postage, photocopies, and telephone are nontaxable. Clark concedes this item and agrees to a reduction of court costs from $3,507.89, to $1,969.50.

North…