The defendants sought costs following a 20-day trial where the plaintiffs' claims were dismissed and the defendants succeeded on their counterclaim.
The court awarded the first group of defendants costs on a substantial indemnity basis due to the plaintiffs' reprehensible conduct, which amounted to elder abuse.
The second group of defendants was awarded partial indemnity costs, as the claims against them were not found to be vexatious.
Total costs of over $325,000 were awarded against the plaintiffs.
