Alward v. Burrelle's Information Services
Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
Appellant Brian Finander appeals from the August 9, 2002, district court order awarding fees and costs as sanctions against Appellant and his law firm in the amount of $9,476.88. We find no abuse of discretion in the district court’s imposition of attorneys’ fees and costs in the amount of $9,476.88 against counsel Brian E. Finander and the Law Corporation of Brian Finander, P.C., jointly and severally. Patelco Credit Union v. Sahni, 262 F.3d 897, 912-13 (9th Cir. 2001) (“A district court’s sanction order is reviewed for abuse of discretion whether imposed pursuant to Rule 11, Rule 37, or 28 U.S.C. § 1927.”).
AFFIRMED.
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Reference
- Full Case Name
- Terri A. ALWARD v. BURRELLE'S INFORMATION SERVICES, a New Jersey limited liability company dba Arizona Clipping Service, Defendants—Appellees, Brian E. Finander, Real-party-in-interest—Appellant
- Status
- Published