Lawyers Want $21M in Attorneys’ Fees for Walmart Seating Case

Attorneys for a class of Walmart cashiers are requesting $21.6 million in attorneys’ fees following the company’s agreement to pay out $65 million to settle claims it didn’t provide adequate seating at registers.

The settlement is the largest reached under California’s Private Attorneys General Act, which allows private citizens to pursue lawsuits on the state’s behalf. Under PAGA, successful plaintiffs can collect 25 percent of the relevant penalties.

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted preliminary approval for the multi-million dollar settlement on Dec. 6.

The class, led by plaintiff Nisha Brown, is estimated to be ...