Escambia County has lost its lawsuit against DLR Group, the architectural firm it hired to consult on building the new Escambia County Jail and later blamed over legal troubles the county had with the builder.
The county alleged DLR Group did not hold up its end of the contract in managing the construction of the jail.
In January, Okaloosa Circuit Court Judge John T. Brown issued a final judgement in the case finding in favor of DLR Group.
Escambia County has filed a motion for a rehearing of the final judgment. There’s a hearing set for April 19th on that motion. DLR Group has also filed a motion for attorney’s fees and other costs. A hearing on that motion is set for February 21st.
“DLR requests the court determine DLR’s entitlement to attorneys’ fees and costs,” the motion reads. “As of the filing of this motion, DLR estimates its attorneys’ fees to be approximately $254,350.99. Upon a finding of entitlement to attorneys’ fees and costs, DLR will submit its invoices, along with affidavit testimony regarding the reasonableness of its attorneys’ fees.”