BILL NUMBER:  AB 2773
  VETOED	DATE: 09/24/2010




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 2773 without my signature.

This measure would require an award of attorney's fees in all fair
employment and housing cases even when nominal damages are awarded
and even if the case was improperly filed in a court of unlimited
jurisdiction.  While there may be instances when an award of
attorneys fees may be proper, this measure removes all discretion
from a judge and encourages frivolous lawsuits.

For this reason, I am unable to sign this bill.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger