Earth Island Institute, Inc. v. Southern California Edison Co.

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD OF ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS

On January 14, 2000, the Court heard oral argument on Plaintiffs’ motion for a supplemental award of attorney’s fees and costs. Ms. Anne Lee Eng and Mr. John Gordon appeared on behalf of Plaintiffs. Mr. Nino Mascolo appeared on behalf of Defendant. After reviewing the pleadings and hearing oral argument on the matter, this Court hereby GRANTS Plaintiffs’ motion for a supplemental award of attorney’s fees and costs.

I. BACKGROUND

On June 14, 1993, the District Court issued an “Order Approving Stipulation of Settlement and Consent Decree,” which approved the parties’ Stipulation of Settlement and Consent Decree (“Consent Decree”) in this case. The Consent Decree requires Defendant to implement various mitigation measures, including the acquisition of additional acreage, and the restoration of such additional acreage to become functional wetlands consistent with the design objectives as set forth in the Final Restoration Plan for restoration of the San Dieguito wetlands. (Consent Decree at 7-8). The Plan is to be submitted to the California Coastal Commission for approval. (Id. at 8). Since the…