In a decision rendered nearly six months after his initial trial victory, investor Earl Robinson has been awarded almost $50,000 in attorney fees by a federal judge in Georgia. This ruling came from U.S. District Court Judge William M. Ray II, who found that Robinson was not responsible for the activities of Hornbeam Special Situations, a company accused by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of deceptively marketing discount club memberships via telemarketing. Attorney Charles Hoffecker of Hotchkiss Hoffecker Peacock in Atlanta noted that the FTC failed to modify its rigorous approach despite evidence indicating that Robinson did not engage directly in unfair and deceptive practices.
The original article detailing this award can be read here.