Under Title VII, which of the following statements is true regarding an award of attorney fees?

A) Attorney fees are always awarded to the prevailing party in Title VII cases.
B) Similar to attorney fees in a motor vehicle accident lawsuit, attorney fees are never awarded to the prevailing party in Title VII cases.
C) Attorney fees may be awarded to a successful plaintiff in a Title VII case and are typically denied only when special circumstances would render the award unjust, but attorney fees are not awarded to prevailing defendant.
D) Attorney fees are not awarded to a prevailing plaintiff; but if it is determined that a plaintiff's action was frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation, a court may award attorney fees to the prevailing defendant.
E) Attorney fees may be awarded to a successful plaintiff in a Title VII case and are typically denied only when special circumstances would render the award unjust; and if it is determined that a plaintiff's action was frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation, a court may award attorney fees to the prevailing defendant.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  Under Title VII, attorney fees may be awarded to a successful plaintiff unless special circumstances would render such an award unjust. Additionally, if a plaintiff's action is deemed frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation, a court may also award attorney fees to the prevailing defendant. This approach balances the need to encourage legitimate claims while deterring baseless lawsuits.

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