Burlington, City of v. Dague

ELR Citation: ELR 21099
No(s). 91-810 (U.S. Jun 24, 1992)

The Court rules that attorneys representing citizens who sue under federal environmental laws cannot receive enhanced fees beyond the lodestar amount for accepting a case on a contingency fee basis. Prevailing parties received an attorney fees award under the Solid Waste Disposal Act and the Federal...