How many attorney hours have been billed in this case?

The number of hours billed in this case will not be approved. Although considerable discovery took place and preparation for mediation was required, similar cases have reached settlement with fewer than 500 billed hours of attorney time. See Alvarado v. Nederend, 1:08-cv-01099 OWW DLB (wage and hour class action involving unsettled issues related to meal and rest breaks with approximately 150 class members reached settlement after Class Counsel expended fewer than 350 hours). No two cases have the exact same litigation requirements, but nothing in the record justifies more than five times the effort expended in Alvarado.