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Brown v. City of Lake Charles11/2/2005
one conclusion that Ms. Brown was faking injury. Finding no clear error in the trial court's determination, and in light of the authority cited by the trial court, we decline to overturn the trial court's determination that Ms. Brown is entitled to an award of penalties and attorney's fees.
Ms. Brown has answered the appeal asking for increased attorney's fees for work done at trial and on appeal. In light of the amount of work done and the degree of expertise required to pursue this claim on behalf of Ms. Brown, we will increase the award of attorney's fees for work at trial to $5,000.00. Additionally, we award $2,000.00 in attorney's fees for the appeal of this case. See Daenen v. The Cajun Landing Restaurant, 04-1193 (La.App. 3 Cir. 4/6/05), 899 So.2d 125.
For these reasons, the judgment of the trial court is affirmed. Costs of this appeal are assessed to Defendant, the City of Lake Charles.
AFFIRMED.
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