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East Hampton Told To Pay $177,000 in Fees for Airport Lawsuit Plaintiffs

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The judge overseeing the platoon of lawsuits swirling around East Hampton Airport has ordered the town to pay $177,000 in legal fees to the plaintiffs in the cases. The plaintiffs' law firm had claimed that it billed its clients $295,000 for the effort to have the town held in contempt of court for violating a TRO against imposing any new limitations on pilots at the airport. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The judge overseeing the platoon of lawsuits swirling around East Hampton Airport has ordered the town to pay $177,000 in legal fees to the plaintiffs in the cases. The plaintiffs' law firm had claimed that it billed its clients $295,000 for the effort to have the town held in contempt of court for violating a TRO against imposing any new limitations on pilots at the airport. MICHAEL WRIGHT

authorMichael Wright on Aug 23, 2023
The judge handling the package of lawsuits brought against East Hampton Town by opponents of flight limitations at East Hampton Airport has ordered the town to pay more than $177,000... more

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