17-CIV-04362 BARRY WILLIAM WATCHEL vs. FACEBOOK, INC.

BARRY WILLIAM WATCHEL Pro/per

FACEBOOK, INC. BRYN Williams

Motion for attorney fees

TENTATIVE RULING:

The motion for attorney’s fees is granted. The Court finds that the number of hours incurred in relation to the special motion to strike is reasonable. The motion was not legally or factually complex such that any specialized knowledge was required. The Court finds that the reasonable hourly rate for the special motion to strike is $400.

The motion is granted in the amount of $16,900. Said amount shall be paid by Plaintiff to Defendant within 60 days of the date of this hearing.