Oct. 8, 2025
Bronshteyn upholds big FEHA fees, highlights trial court discretion
Bronshteyn serves as a reminder of the broad discretion trial courts hold in awarding attorney's fees to prevailing plaintiffs in employment litigation -- and the difficulty defendants may face when trying to overturn such awards on appeal.
The California Court of Appeal recently issued a published opinion in Bronshteyn v. Department of Consumer Affairs affirming one of the largest fee awards of the year under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The case serves as a reminder of the broad discretion trial courts hold in awarding attorney's fees to prevailing plaintiffs in employment litigation -- and the difficulty defendants may face when trying to overturn such awards on appeal.
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