Legal Opinion
Chaaban v. Wet Seal, Inc.
California Court of Appeal
Decided January 31, 2012No. G044718PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
BEDSWORTH, Acting P. J.
INTRODUCTION
Sally Chaaban appeals from an order denying her motion to tax costs after a jury trial in which defendants prevailed. We affirm the order. We publish this opinion because of our holding regarding the recovery of expert fees under Code of Civil Procedure section 998, subdivision (c).
FACTS
Chaaban sued her employer, Wet Seal,1 for wrongful termination in violation of public policy. Chaaban alleged Wet Seal fired her at the end of 2006 for refusing to work past her shift and in retaliation for complaining about not getting her statutorily mandated meal…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Blank v. KirwanCalifornia Supreme Court · 1985
- Murillo v. Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.California Supreme Court · 1998
- People v. SmithCalifornia Supreme Court · 1983
- Barella v. Exchange BankCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2000
- Bank of San Pedro v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1992
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