What is the test for setting fees and costs in a personal injury action?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Thompson v. Asimos, A147960 (Cal. App. 2018):

We find no abuse of discretion by the trial court in setting the amount of fees and costs. (See Laffitte v. Robert Half Intern. Inc. (2016) 1 Cal.5th 480, 488 [fee awards reviewed for abuse of discretion].) " 'The "experienced trial judge is the best judge of the value of professional services rendered in [her] court, and while [her] judgment is of course subject to review, it will not be disturbed unless the appellate court is convinced that it is clearly wrong." ' " (Ibid.)

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