Willard v. Raga

OPINION

PATRICIA L. COHEN, Judge.

Kenneth Willard (“Homeowner”) appeals the Circuit Court of St. Charles County’s judgment awarding attorneys’ fees to defendant trustees of Hidden Springs Subdivision (“Trustees”) 1 follow ing a jury verdict in Trustees’ favor on Homeowner’s claim of housing discrimination under the Missouri Human Rights Act, Section 218.040 RSMo. (“the MHRA”). 2 Homeowner argues that the trial court failed to properly apply the MHRA, which provides for an award of attorneys’ fees to a prevailing respondent “only upon a showing that the case is without foundation.” We reverse.

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