Shakman v. Democratic Organization of Cook County

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

ANN CLAIRE WILLIAMS, District Judge.

This matter is before the court on plaintiffs’ motion to reconsider Judge Bua’s December 16, 1987 ruling on the proper calculation of a delay adjustment for the award of attorney’s fees in this case. For the reasons stated below, the Motion to Modify the Delay Adjustment is granted. The appropriate interest rate for the delay adjustment sought here is the prime rate. This rate will be applied for all fees awarded in this case.

Background

This case has a long history in this court. Plaintiffs Michael L. Shakman (“Shakman”) and Paul…