Javier Alvarado v. Staypineapple Hotels Inc., et al.

The Court grants Plaintiff’s unopposed motion for attorney’s fees in the amount of $150,000 and reimbursement of $12,876 in costs. The amount of time expended in litigating this case is approximately 271.3 total hours and the fee amount represents 80% of counsel’s lodestar before counting additional time required to oversee distribution, attend the Court’s hearing and complete settlement. The Court therefore, finds the amount requested to be reasonable.

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