Labor/Employment
Mar. 13, 2010
The Days of 'Big Scores' for Fees Are Over
Lonny Zilberman of Wilson Turner Kosmo says Chavez v. City of Los Angeles finally gives employers leverage in negotiating settlements where the case lacks merit.
By Lonny Zilberman
One could argue that California Supreme Court's Chavez v. City of Los Angeles may be the most significant employment decision of 2010. Why will Chavez have such a profound impact? Because nearly every employment claim brought in California under the Fair Employment and Housing Act carries with it the provision of recovering attorneys' fees and costs for the prevailing plaintiff. In fact, it is very common for a plaintiff to recover only ...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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