Fried

ORDER

This matter comes before the Court on the Motion for Award of Attorney’s Fees [Docket No. 40] of Defendants Howard Fried, Craig Sparer, and Idea Place Noodle Shop, Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”). Having read and considered the arguments presented by the parties in the papers submitted to the Court, the Court finds this matter appropriate for resolution without a hearing. The Court hereby DENIES Defendants’ Motion for Award of Attorney’s Fees.

BACKGROUND

On November 23, 2004, Plaintiff Idea Place Corporation (“Plaintiff’) filed a complaint in this Court against Defendants Howard Fried, Craig Sparer, and Idea Place Noodles Shop, Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”). The complaint alleged various claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and intentional interference with contractual or economic relations. On December 13, 2004, Plaintiff moved for a preliminary injunction, seeking to compel Defendants Fried and Sparer to execute certain documentation pursuant to their alleged contractual obligations. On February 11, 2005, the Court dismissed the action due to lack of subject matter jurisdiction after finding that Plaintiffs…