Opinion
Case No. 12-CV-11034
07-09-2012
LAWRENCE BLACK, Plaintiff, v. ADVANCED RECOVERY GROUP, INC., Defendant.
HON. GEORGE CARAM STEEH
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR
ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS (#10)
On March 8, 2012, plaintiff filed this lawsuit against defendant for violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692, et seq., and violation of the Michigan Occupational Code, MCL § 339.901, et seq. On May 16, 2012, the court granted plaintiff's motion for default judgment and ordered that defendant pay $1,050, plus costs. On June 14, 2012, plaintiff filed a motion for attorney's fees and costs pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1692k(a)(3) and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(d)(2). For the reasons set forth in the motion, plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees and costs is granted. Plaintiff is awarded $2,779.00 in attorney's fees and costs. IT IS SO ORDERED.
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GEORGE CARAM STEEH
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Copies of this Order were served upon attorneys of record on
July 9, 2012, by electronic and/or ordinary mail.
Marcia Beauchemin
Deputy Clerk