Employer settled case with employees who contended they were not given rest breaks required by Labor Code §227.7. The California Supreme Court decided “the most plausible inference to be drawn . . . is that the Legislature intended Labor Code §226.7 claims to be governed by the default American rule that each side must cover its own attorney fees.” Kirby v. Immoos Fire Protection, Inc. (Cal. Sup. Ct.; April 30, 2012) 53 Cal.4th 1244, [274 P.3d 1160; 140 Cal.Rptr.3d 173].
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