Slaughter et al v. Uponor, Inc. et al, No. 2:2008cv01223 - Document 472 (D. Nev. 2010)
Court Description: ORDER Granting in Part and Denying in Part 352 Motion for Attorney Fees. Hughes is awarded $52,672.38, which represents twenty percent (20%) of its requested attorneys' fees and non-taxable costs. Signed by Judge Robert C. Jones on 11/29/10. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ASB)
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