546-552 West 146th Street LLC v. Arfa

OPINION OF THE COURT

Andrias, J.

In this appeal, we first consider whether defendants-appellants are entitled to attorneys’ fees incurred in obtaining indemnification under the applicable limited liability company operating agreements. We conclude that Supreme Court properly denied fees on fees.

Defendants Rachel L. Arfa, Alexander Shpigel and Cadi Zamir were the sole members when plaintiff limited liability companies were formed. Outside investors later purchased interests in the LLCs and their investments were used to purchase real property. In 2006, the LLCs commenced this action alleging…