Peters
Peters v. Winco Foods, Inc.
Opinion
Opinion
Damrell, J.
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
This matter is before the court on motion by defendant Winco Foods, Inc. (“defendant”) for attorney’s fees. Plaintiff Jo Ann Peters (“Plaintiff’) disputes that she is liable for attorneys fees, but does not specifically challenge the reasonableness of defendant’s request for $62,605.00 in fees and $3,353.00 in court costs.
BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Jo Ann Peters (“plaintiff’), an amputee who requires use of a wheelchair for mobility, filed suit against defendant, the owner/operator of WineCo Foods, a grocery store of recent construction located near plaintiffs residence. The complaint alleged numerous violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. 12200 et seq, and state law.
On November 14, 2003, defendant filed a motion for summary judgment. By order dated December 18, 2003, the court grant ed defendant’s motion for summary judgment as to all federal causes of action and declined to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over plaintiffs state law claims. Defendant subsequently filed the instant motion seeking $62,605.00 in attorneys fees and $3,353.00 in court costs.