Robinson v. DeFazio

Defendant Peter DeFazio appeals from a supplemental judgment that awarded him some, but not all, of his attorney fees and costs against plaintiff Art Robinson. On appeal, defendant argues that the trial court erred by applying unlawful and impermissible factors when it reduced defendant’s attorney fee request.1 As explained below, we conclude that the trial court abused its discretion when it reduced defendant’s award of attorney fees.2 Accordingly, we vacate and remand on appeal.

The circumstances material to our analysis and disposition are undisputed. Plaintiff and incumbent defendant were…