Father of deceased Dr . Matthew Snyder says order to pay legal costs ` ` slap in the face '' Westboro , says in consequence of lawsuit , says money will fund protests . Snyder 's family sued Westboro Baptist Church for protesting Marine 's funeral in 2008 . Ninth Circuit reversed judgments against Westboro in ' 09 ; high court will hear case .
Father of Lance Cpl . Matthew Snyder calls order to pay legal costs `` slap in the face '' Westboro lawyer says order consequence of lawsuit , says money will fund protests . Snyder 's family sued Westboro Baptist Church for protesting Marine 's funeral in 2006 . 4th Circuit reversed judgments against Westboro in '09 ; high court will hear case .