California Supreme Court
Mar. 8, 2012
Justices weigh attorney fee awards in employment cases
The state Supreme Court hinted at a possible compromise Tuesday in a battle over who owes attorney fees in meal and rest break cases
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO -The state Supreme Court hinted at a possible compromise Tuesday in a battle over who owes attorney fees in meal and rest break cases.
Employers argue the law requires the prevailing party - whether it's the plaintiff or defendant - to pay the other side's attorney fees. Plaintiffs maintain they are immune from paying fees but that losing defendants should pay under laws designed ...
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