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Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Sep 30, 2026 · 2024-09218 · Appeal

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Did the lawyers get enough fee money?

A group fought for public records and argued over legal fees.

TL;DR

  1. 1A man and others sued to make the police show certain records.
  2. 2They wanted the police to pay for their lawyer costs after winning the case.
  3. 3The first judge gave them $12,000, but they asked for over $34,000.

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