Wilson v. Clearwater Paper

Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS DELTA DIVISION

JOHN WILSON PLAINTIFF

No. 2:22-cv-60-DPM

CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATION DEFENDANT

ORDER Clearwater’s opposed motion for $1,402.95 in deposition-related costs, Doc. 41, is granted. Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(d)(1). Clearwater prevailed, which creates a presumptive entitlement to costs. Concord Boat Corp. v. Brunswick Corp., 309 F.3d 494, 498 (8th Cir. 2002). Wilson argues that costs should not be assessed against unsuccessful civil rights plaintiffs. That argument lacks merit. Poe v. John Deere Co., 695 F.2d 1103, 1108 (8th Cir. 1982). The Court gave Wilson time to supplement the record about his ability to pay. Doc. 43. He didn’t. As the record stands, the presumption controls. Wilson hasn’t shown that awarding costs to Clearwater would be inequitable. The Court therefore awards Clearwater $1,402.95 in costs due from Wilson. So Ordered. [SPV stoll D.P. Marshall Jr. United States District Judge /8 June AOAY