Beth Freeman v. Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc

HELENE N. WHITE, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiffs Beth Freeman and other similarly situated landowners (Plaintiffs) initiated this class action against Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. (Blue Ridge), alleging nuisance. The district court entered summary judgment for Blue Ridge and this court affirmed on appeal. Blue Ridge, as the prevailing party, submitted a bill of costs totaling $24,145.84, which the district court clerk reduced to $15,101.07. Plaintiffs appeal the award, arguing that no costs should be awarded because 1) they acted in good faith and with propriety during the course of the…