Legal Opinion
Joaquin v. Friendship Public Charter School
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided May 27, 2016No. Civil Action No. 2014-1119PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
RUDOLPH CONTRERAS, United States District Judge
GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN Part Plaintiff’s Motion for Fees and Costs
I. INTRODUCTION
In this action, Plaintiff Barbara Joaquin seeks from Defendant Friendship Public Charter School (“FPCS”) an award of the attorneys’ fees and costs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400-1482. Ms. Joaquin argues that she was the prevailing party and that her requested fees and costs are reasonable. See Pl.’s Mot. Fees & Costs at 4-15, ECF No. 24 (“Pl.’s Mot.”); see also Pl.’s Reply Opp’n Mot. Fees &…
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