Legal Opinion
Sheppard v. Riverview Nursing Centre, Inc.
District Court, D. Maryland
Decided December 19, 1994No. Civ. A. S-93-2663PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
SMALKIN, District Judge.
This case is before the Court on plaintiffs motion for an award of attorney’s fees and costs. Plaintiff has requested a total award of $44,500. Defendant opposes this motion and argues that the plaintiff is not entitled to recover any attorney’s fees. No oral hearing on this matter is necessary. Local Rule 105.6 (D.Md.).
I. Factual Background
Plaintiff filed this suit in September 1993 alleging violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, commonly known as Title VII. She alleged that she was laid off in April 1992 by the defendant because she was…
2Cases cited26 opinions
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- Johnson v. Georgia Highway Express, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1974
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3Cited by10 opinions
- Theresa L. Sheppard v. Riverview Nursing Center, Incorporated, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Amicus CuriaeCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1996
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- Lucas v. GuytonDistrict Court, D. South Carolina · 1995
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