Reasonableness Of Fees: HOA Properly Awarded $31,375 Out Of $91,936 Base Line Lodestar Fee Request (CA)

In Villa Riviera Condominium Assn. v. Berg, Case No. B269191 (2d Dist., Di. 3 Feb. 8, 2018) (unpublished), HOA did win a CC&R assessment battle against homeowner on a summary judgment motion, then seeking a lodestar amount of $91,936 in attorney’s fees, plus “fees on fees.” Homeowner argued that more than half the fees were incurred to unsuccessfully pursue claims against homeowner’s former wife. Also, opposing party indicated that HOA offered to settle the matter for $40,000 earlier in the case in stark contrast to the $91,936 in fees now requested, drawing objections that these settlement communications were privileged information.     Read the article………………

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