Private Attorney General Elements Were Met, Under An Abuse Of Discretion Standard.
Although we do not know the amount of the fees awarded in City of Los Angeles v. IBEW, Local 18, Case No. B336981 et al. (2d Dist., Div. 7 July 30, 2026) (unpublished), we can report that a CCP § 1021.5 private attorney general fees award was affirmed on appeal—we assume substantial. City argued that Coalition was not successful, but that was rejected based on the failure to negotiate under the proper statutory labor bargaining scheme. City argued that no public interest was vindicated, but the bargaining requirement was just that. City they argued there was no significant benefit; however, it was a significant benefit for Los Angeles employees, even if a tinier sliver was involved in this case.