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Julie Ballou v. City of Vancouver

Date: 10-08-2025

Case Number: 19-cv-5002

Judge: David G. Estudillo

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Washington (Pierce County)

Plaintiff's Attorney:

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Defendant's Attorney: Vancouver City Attorney's Office

Description:
Tacoma, Washington, civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a job discrimination claim.



Under Washington's anti-discrimination law,1 courts apply the lodestar method to calculate "reasonable attorneys' fees.” Chuong Van Pham v. City of Seattle, Seattle City Light, 151 P.3d 976, 981 (Wash. 2007) (quoting Wash. Rev.

Code § 49.60.030(2)). "To calculate a lodestar amount, a court multiplies the number of hours reasonably expended by the reasonable hourly rate.”







Outcome:
Judgment in favor of Plaintiff including $611,756.43 in attorneys’ fees.



Affirmed
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Julie Ballou v. City of Vancouver?

The outcome was: Judgment in favor of Plaintiff including $611,756.43 in attorneys’ fees. Affirmed

Which court heard Julie Ballou v. City of Vancouver?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Washington (Pierce County), WA. The presiding judge was David G. Estudillo.

Who were the attorneys in Julie Ballou v. City of Vancouver?

Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Tacoma Civil Rights Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Vancouver City Attorney's Office.

When was Julie Ballou v. City of Vancouver decided?

This case was decided on October 8, 2025.