HB16-1299
Attorney Fees And Costs In Employment Discrimination Cases
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2016 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the standard for awarding a defendant litigation costs in employment discrimination cases.
Bill Summary:
Under current law, if a plaintiff brings an employment discrimination action that the court finds to be frivolous, groundless, or vexatious, the court may award the defendant attorney fees and costs.
The bill modifies the standard for awarding attorney fees and costs to a prevailing defendant to allow an award when the plaintiff pursues a claim that lacks substantial merit because it is pursued in bad faith or when a reasonable person would not believe the claim is likely to succeed.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
The bill modifies the standard for awarding attorney fees and costs to a prevailing defendant to allow an award when the plaintiff pursues a claim that lacks substantial merit because it is pursued in bad faith or when a reasonable person would not believe the claim is likely to succeed.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2016 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 16-1299 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 4-5. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 16-1299 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2016 | House | House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/26/2016 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |