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Nature of Suit Code: 371
Nature of Suit: Truth in Lending
Cause of Action: 28:1441 Petition For Removal--Other Contract

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

NORTHERN DIVISION

EN PHAM PLAINTIFF

VS. CASE NO. 1:07CV0005 JMM

CHASE BANK USA, N.A. DEFENDANT

ORDER

Plaintiff filed this action on January 2, 2007 in state court. Defendant removed the case

to this Court on February 16, 2007.

Plaintiff brought her complaint alleging a Truth in Lending Act claim and a breach of

contract claim. Defendant filed its answer and a counterclaim seeking to confirm an Arbitration

Award on October 5, 2006.

The Court subsequently denied plaintiff’s Motion to Dismiss Without Prejudice and

granted defendant’s counterclaim. Under the Arbitration Agreement, defendant is entitled to

reasonable attorney’s fees.

The trial court has the discretion to determine the amount of a reasonable fee. The Court

finds that Chase is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs in the amount of $5,000.00.

IT IS SO ORDERED THIS 20 day of February , 2008.

 

James M. Moody

United States District Judge

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