Supreme Court of the United States

Crst Van Expedited, Inc., Petitioner v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

May 19, 2016136 S. Ct. 1642

Summary

The Supreme Court held that a Title VII defendant does not need a ruling on the merits to be considered a prevailing party for attorney‑fee purposes. The Court vacated the Eighth Circuit’s judgment and remanded for further proceedings consistent with this interpretation.