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California Ordered to Pay $4.52 Million in Legal Fees

4/1/2026

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  • A federal court ordered California to pay $4.52 million in attorneys’ fees.
  • The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California awarded the fees to the Thomas More Society, which represented plaintiffs in Mirabelli v. Bonta.
  • The court criticized California for 'litigation intransigence,' citing excessive motions and appeals.
  • The case originated after teachers sued the Escondido school district, alleging parental rights violations, and California continues to contest the ruling.