Perspective
Jan. 16, 2016
In settlement, who is the prevailing party?
On Jan. 5, the state Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that presents an opportunity to clarify the law regarding litigation costs. By Dylan Carp and Rebecca Benhuri
The California Supreme Court heard oral argument on Jan. 5 in DeSaulles v. Community Hosp. of the Monterey Peninsula, S219236. DeSaulles presents the court with an opportunity to both clarify the law and right a specific wrong regarding the important issue of litigation costs.
Maureen DeSaulles sued her former employer, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, for nine causes of actio...
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