Following a trial where the plaintiff succeeded in claims of oppression and fraud against two defendants, the court determined the costs of the action.
The court awarded the plaintiff substantial indemnity costs of $385,353.72 against the two main defendants, finding their conduct—including a fraudulent sham purchase and willful refusal to comply with a court order—to be reprehensible, scandalous, and outrageous.
A corporate co-defendant was held jointly and severally liable for 35% of those costs due to the plaintiff's success on a contract rescission claim.
