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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
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.â€
Affirmed
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.