This endorsement addresses the issue of costs following a successful summary judgment motion by the Defendant, Styrok Inc., against the Plaintiff, Liya Fu.
The Defendant sought elevated costs of $15,000 or, alternatively, partial indemnity costs.
The Plaintiff argued for each party to bear their own costs or a reduced partial indemnity amount.
The court rejected the Plaintiff's arguments, finding the Defendant was wholly successful and entitled to costs.
It denied elevated costs, stating the Plaintiff's conduct was not reprehensible, and awarded partial indemnity costs in the amount of $11,335.00, adjusting the Defendant's claimed amount to reflect appropriate partial indemnity rates.