1965-S2 AMH HOFF SMIL 217

  

2SHB 1965 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-4236.1/20) 1202

By Representative Hoff

On page 2, line 21 of the striking amendment, after "costs." insert "Reasonable attorney fees must be proportional to the relief obtained, and in no instance shall any amount be added above a lodestar. Lodestar amounts must be based on statewide average fees."

EFFECT:   Specifies that attorneys fees must be proportional to the relief obtained, and calculated based on a prescribed lodestar method.

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