Attorney Fees May Be Properly Awarded Under CRC § 2.30.

A party failed to inform the court the case was automatically stayed due to a filing for bankruptcy. The trial court declared a mistrial, dismissed the jury, conducted a sanctions hearing and awarded $81,461.13 in sanctions. The appellate court affirmed in part and reversed in part, stating:  “We conclude that [California Rules of Court, rule] 2.30 does not authorize full compensation of all attorney fees incurred as a result of a rules violation, but only authorizes the court to award reasonable attorney fees incurred in connection with the proceedings in which the aggrieved party seeks sanctions.” Sino Century Development Limited v. Farley (Cal. App. Second Dist., Div. 3; December 3, 2012) 211 Cal.App.4th 688.