Sinclair v. Katakis
In this appeal, appellants challenge posttrial orders awarding respondents $750,000 in attorney fees and denying their motion for reconsideration. Appellants are Richard C. Sinclair, who serves as counsel for these appellants; Sinclair’s company, Lairtrust, LLC; Sinclair’s son, Brandon Sinclair (Brandon); Brandon’s company, Capstone, LLC; and Gregory Mauchley.[1] Respondents are Andrew Katakis, his company California Equity Management Group (CEMG), and the Fox Hollow of Turlock Owners Association (FHOA).
Appellants raise three issues and make a number of claims in relation to the issues. They contend: (1) the trial court abused its discretion in failing to continue a hearing on posttrial motions in light of Sinclair’s disability; (2) the trial court should have reconsidered the rulings because respondents’ counsel had a disqualifying conflict of interest; and (3) the trial court abused its discretion in awarding respondents attorney fees. We will affirm.
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