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957 Florida cases classified under this topic, plus 111 listed through its narrower topics · sorted by citation count · see the citation graph · browse and sort

• Rubin v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-12-11
  The court held that the plaintiff is entitled to attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act because she prevailed in her Social Security benefits review and met the statutory eligibility requirements.
• DiDario-Smith v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-12-07
  The court granted the plaintiff's unopposed motion for attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
• Ure, Jr. v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-12-01
  The court granted the plaintiff's unopposed motion for attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
• Carter v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-11-27
  The court granted the plaintiff's unopposed motion for attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, awarding $7,220.85.
• Padilla v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-11-20
  The court granted the plaintiff's unopposed petition for attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
• Seven Stars on the Hudson Corp. v. MDG Powerline Holdings, LLC
  S.D. Fla.· 2023-11-17
  The court granted the appellee's motion for attorneys' fees and costs, finding them reasonable under the lease agreement and Florida law.
• Wickersham v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-11-16
  The court granted the plaintiff's unopposed petition for attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA).
• Levesque v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-11-09
  Plaintiff's request for attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act is granted, and fees totaling $7,297.92 are awarded.
• Searcy v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-11-09
  The court granted the plaintiff's unopposed petition for attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA).
• Thomas v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-11-08
  The court granted in part Plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees under the EAJA, awarding $4,209.14.
• Schulman v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-11-08
  The court granted the unopposed petition for attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
• Giles v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-11-08
  The court granted the plaintiff's motion to file an out-of-time motion for attorney's fees and awarded the requested fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act due to the Commissioner's non-opposition.
• Zajac v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-11-07
  The Court granted Plaintiff's unopposed petition for attorney fees, costs, and paralegal fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
• Lewis v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-11-07
  The court granted Plaintiff's unopposed motion for attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, awarding $6,339.50.
• Assad v. Roelof Botha
  Del. Ch.· 2023-10-30
  The court awarded a mootness fee of $100,000, finding that only certain disclosures regarding Goldman Sachs' compensation from Unity and ironSource were material and thus supported a meritorious claim. The court determined that most other disclosures, including those related to M
• Allen
  Del. Ch.· 2023-10-30
  The Delaware Court of Chancery held that supplemental disclosures identifying conflicts of interest held by a special committee's chair and advisors, while not extraordinary, were meaningfully beneficial and warranted a proportionate fee award. The court found the disclosures wer
• Gruhne v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-10-27
  The court granted the plaintiff's unopposed motion for attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
• Larese v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-10-05
  The court granted the plaintiff's unopposed petition for attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
• Vinson v. Thee Tree House, LLC
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-10-04
  The court granted in part and denied in part Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment on damages, awarding specific amounts for unpaid wages, liquidated damages, attorneys' fees, and costs, while denying reconsideration of prior liability rulings.
• Abreu v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-10-03
  The court granted the plaintiff's petition for attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act, finding all statutory conditions were met.
• EmCyte Corp. v. Apex Biologix
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-09-29
  The court awarded $11,329 in sanctions against defendants for discovery violations, denied defendants' motion for sanctions, and denied defendants' motion for a protective order.
• Rusch v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-09-25
  The court granted Plaintiff's unopposed motion for attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, awarding $3,921.64.
• PNC Bank, N.A. v. Demos
  S.D. Fla.· 2023-09-20
  The court accepted the Magistrate Judge's recommendation to grant in part and deny in part Plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees.
• Hunters Run Prop. Owners Ass'n, Inc. v. Centerline Real Est., LLC
  S.D. Fla.· 2023-09-15
  The court granted the Plaintiff's motion for default final judgment, awarding damages, costs, and attorney's fees due to the Defendant's failure to appear or defend the action.
• Wertheim v. Potter
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-09-13
  The court granted in part Plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees and awarded costs, determining a reasonable hourly rate and reducing hours based on limited success.
• GS Holistic, LLC v. Brother Pastor LLC
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-09-05
  The court held that attorney's fees and costs are recoverable as sanctions under Rule 11 and 28 U.S.C. § 1927 for frivolous litigation, and that expert fees are recoverable, but not loan expenses or prejudgment interest.
• Lundy v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-09-01
  The court granted the plaintiff's unopposed petition for attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
• Sky Enters., LLC v. Seawalk Invs., LLC
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-08-29
  The court affirmed the bankruptcy court's decisions on the plan confirmation, property valuation, and Sky's competing plan, but remanded for clarification on the attorneys' fees awarded as part of Sky's secured claim.
• Diedrich v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-08-29
  The court granted Plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees and costs under the EAJA, awarding $694.98 in fees and $402.00 in costs.
• Harper v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-08-25
  The court granted the plaintiff's unopposed petition for attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
• Millennium Funding, Inc. v. 1701 Mgmt., LLC.
  S.D. Fla.· 2023-08-22
  The Court adopted the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation, overruling Plaintiffs' objections and granting Garnishees' motion for attorney's fees in part, finding that the dissolution of garnishment writs constituted a final judgment and that Garnishees substantially comp
• Rivera v. Commissioner
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-08-22
  The court granted the plaintiff's unopposed motion for attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, awarding $4,809.33.
• Perez Adames v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-08-21
  The court held that the plaintiff is eligible for attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act and awarded a portion of the requested fees after adjusting the hourly rate based on the cost of living.
• Torres v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-08-11
  The court granted in part Plaintiff's unopposed motion for attorneys' fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, awarding a total of $933.89.
• Faint v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-07-31
  The court granted Plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act, awarding $4,905.04 in fees and $402.00 in costs.
• Schumacher v. Loscalzo
  Del. Ch.· 2023-07-28
  The Court of Chancery awarded attorneys' fees and expenses to counsel in two related derivative actions concerning director compensation. Schumacher's counsel received $282,500, and Cohen's counsel received $50,000. Cohen's request for an incentive award was denied.
• Nunez v. Lexington Ins. Co.
  S.D. Fla.· 2023-07-25
  The court held that while the requested hourly rates were reasonable, the hours billed for drafting a discovery memorandum were excessive and would be reduced.
• Miami Dolphins, Ltd. v. First Class Cruises, LLC
  S.D. Fla.· 2023-07-17 ·via Lodestar Calculation
  The court granted Plaintiffs' motion for default final judgment, finding that the well-pleaded allegations in the complaint established liability for breach of contract, fraudulent misrepresentation, promissory estoppel, and unjust enrichment.
• Dero Roofing, LLC v. Triton, Inc
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-07-13
  The court granted in part and denied in part Triton's motion for attorney's fees, awarding $5,274.00 based on a reduced hourly rate for local counsel.
• Cummins v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-07-10
  The court granted the plaintiff's unopposed motion for attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA).
• Williams v. Williams
  Fla. 1st DCA· 2023-07-05
  The appellate court reviewed a non-final order granting temporary relief in a dissolution proceeding. It affirmed the award of temporary alimony but vacated the orders regarding the distribution of Early Return of Dependent funds and temporary attorney's fees due to procedural an
• Auprey v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-06-30
  The court granted the plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
• Ferrer v. T K Promotions, Inc.
  S.D. Fla.· 2023-06-29
  The court granted in part and denied in part Plaintiff's motions for attorney's fees and costs, awarding a total of $93,097.73.
• Covert v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-06-29
  The court held that the plaintiff was entitled to an award of attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, calculating the reasonable amount based on hours expended and adjusted hourly rates.
• Scripter v. Commissioner
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-06-23
  The court granted Plaintiff's unopposed petition for attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA).
• Xaymongkhonh v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-06-21
  The court granted Plaintiff's motion for attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, finding the requested amount reasonable.
• Taylor v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-06-20
  The court granted in part Plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, awarding $6,398.49 after deducting for clerical tasks and including fees for the reply.
• Hazelton, Jr. v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-06-14
  The court granted in part Plaintiff's unopposed motion for attorney's fees, awarding $3,915.11 under the EAJA.
• Ramirez v. Rosalia's, Inc.
  S.D. Fla.· 2023-06-09
  The court granted in part and denied in part the plaintiff's motions for attorneys' fees and costs, awarding a reduced amount of fees and denying a fee multiplier and certain costs.
• Sweeney v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.
  M.D. Fla.· 2023-05-30
  The court granted Plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, awarding $5,428.74.