21 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 697b
Online Reference: FLWSUPP 2107COASInsurance — Attorney’s fees — Prevailing medical provider — Amount
GOLD COAST CHIROPRACTIC CENTER, P.A., Plaintiff, vs. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant. County Court, 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County. Case No. 50-2012-SC-004040-XXXX-SB-RD. March 14, 2014. Reginald Corlew, Judge.
FINAL JUDGMENTON PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO SETREASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEE
This action was heard on March 6th, 2014 the PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO SET REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEE. Upon consideration, it is
IT IS ORDERED and ADJUDGED that:
1. The PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO SET REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEE is hereby GRANTED.
2. Attorney, Harley N. Kane, Esq. is entitled to 5.8 hours for reasonable time spent in this case. An hourly rastantte [sic] of475is reasonable for Mr. Kane.
3. Attorney, Harrriett L. Uris, Esq. is entitled to 1.1 hours for reasonable time spent in this case. An hourly rate of 400is reasonable for Ms. Uris.
4. Legal Assistant, Scott R. Kane is entitled to 2.4hours for reasonable time spent in this case. An hourly rate of 135is reasonable for Mr. Kane.
4. The Plaintiff’s Expert Witness, Attorney, Mr. Steven Ainbinder, Esq. was necessary to render an opinion relating to the reasonable number of hours, a reasonable hourly rate, and the applicability of a contingency fee multiplier. Mr. Ainbinder was required to take time away from his practice and is entitled to 2.0 hours for reasonable time spent in this case. An hourly rate of 450 is reasonable for Mr. Ainbinder.
5. After considering the factor’s enunciated in Ouanstrom and Roe, this Court finds that a contingency fee multiplier of 1.0 is applicable to this case.
6. The Plaintiff is awarded taxable costs of 200.
7. Judgment against the Defendant is Granted in the principal amount of 4,419.00 plus prejudgment interest from TBD for a total amount of $4,419.00, for which let execution issue.
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