TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A federal judge has denied the City of Tucson's request to have Plaintiff Justine Louise Wadsack pay $7,838.27 in legal fees.

The request stemmed from claims that Wadsack acted in bad faith by missing a hearing and later dismissing her case.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona found no evidence of bad faith, noting that Wadsack's actions were within her procedural rights.

The court highlighted that sanctions require clear findings of bad faith, which were not present in this case.

Wadsack had responded to the court's order regarding her absence, leading to the discharge of the order to show cause. Her dismissal of the case was conducted under a federal rule, allowing early dismissal without needing court or opposing party consent. The court conclu

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