Martinez v. City of Springfield

Plaintiff filed a complaint alleging a violation of FOIA seeking a declaration that defendants violated FOIA, an order mandating production of the requested records, attorneys fees, and civil penalties. Defendants produced the documents during litigation. The trial court granted defendants’ motion for summary judgment, finding that the city acted reasonably. Plaintiff appealed arguing, in part, that the trial court erred when it denied his request for attorney's fees. The appellate court reversed, finding the trial court erred when it did not hear arguments on the reasonableness of plaintiff’s request for attorneys fees. (TURNER and HARRIS, concurring).