Kirby Vining v. District of Columbia

Beckwith, Associate Judge:

Plaintiff Kirby Vining's suit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) resulted in the District of Columbia's disclosure of previously withheld documents. Mr. Vining moved for attorney's fees, and the trial court awarded some but not all of the amount requested. Both parties now appeal this award. We reverse in part and remand for reconsideration in part.

I. Background

In November 2013, Mr. Vining submitted a request under the District of Columbia Freedom of Information Act, D.C. Code § 2-531 to - 540 (2012 Repl.), 1 to Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner C. Dianne…