Attorneys’ Fees Not Available In Meal and Rest Break Claims

Posted on Thu, May 17, 2012

The California Supreme Court ruled that the winning party in meal and rest break cases cannot recover attorneys’ fees. In a unanimous decision in Kirby v. Immoos Fire Protection, Inc., the court ruled that neither employees nor employers who prevail can receive an attorneys’ fees award.  

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