IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY FLAG SERVICE ORGANIZATION, INC., Plaintiff, VS. CASE NO. 00-002750-CI-20 DELL LIEBREICH, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Lisa McPherson, Defendant. FINAL JUDGMENT THE ABOVE CAUSE came on for hearing on December 6, 2001, on the court's order of October 5, 2001, finding that plaintiff is entitled to recover its reasonable legal fees and expenses in connection with the subject matter of the motion to compel deposition, and that said recovery would run against Robert Minton. The court has considered the unrebutted testimony of plaintiffs witness, Stephen O. Cole, and the affidavits of Samuel Rosen filed August 31 and October 16, 2001, and has concluded that a reasonable hourly rate for legal services rendered in this matter by attorney Rosen is $ 300 and the court finds that the out-of pocket expenses itemized in Mr. Rosen's affidavits are reasonable. The court has also considered the recent opinion in Eve's Garden, Inc. v. Upshaw, 26 FI.L.Wk, D2119a (2d DCA Fla. 2001) and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED that 1. Judgment is hereby entered in the amount of $14,850 for 49.5 hours of Mr. Rosen's time; $4,433.75 for out-of-pocket expenses; and $ l 125 for 4.5 hours of Mr. Cole's time at $250 an hour. 2. The total amount awarded is $20,408.75, for which sum let execution issue. 3. The liability imposed herein is against Robert Minton, 33 North Ft. Harrison, Clearwater, FL 33756, and 137 Fremont Road, Sandown New Hampshire 03873. DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, this 7 day of March, 2002. [signed] W. DOUGLAS BAIRD CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE Copies furnished to: F. Wallace Pope; Jr., Esq. John Merrett, Esq. Thomas Dandar, Esq. Samuel Rosen, Esq. Bruce Howie, Esq. 260765 |
To Life and Death of Lisa McPherson