Ruff v. County of Kings

MEMORANDUM DECISION GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY’S FEES (Doc. 211) AND AWARDING COSTS

OLIVER W. WANGER, District Judge.

Before the Court are Plaintiffs motion for an award of attorney’s fees pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1988, Plaintiffs bill of costs, and Defendants County of Kings and Mark Sherman’s opposing bill of costs.

A. PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY’S FEES.

Plaintiff Daniel Ruff moves for an award of attorney’s fees pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1988 in the amount of $217,365.00.

1. Governing Standards.

42 U.S.C. § 1988(b) provides:

In any action or proceeding to enforce a provision of…