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City of Los Angeles Dept. of Airports v. U.S. Specialty Insurance Co.

Ruling by

Gordon B. Burns

Lower Court

San Mateo County Superior Court

Lower Court Judge

Danny Y. Chou
Surety was not entitled to attorney fees as the prevailing party, even though it only paid $1 in nominal damages, since it technically lost on all contract claims.



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