Legal Opinion
Victor Barrios v. California Interscholastic Federation California Interscholastic Federation Opinion Southern Section
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided January 16, 2002No. 00-56479PublishedCited by 139 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
TASHIMA, Circuit Judge:
Plaintiff-Appellant Victor Barrios (“Barrios”) sued Defendants-Appellees California Interscholastic Federation (“CIF”) and California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (“CIFSS”) for discrimination claims arising under federal and state law. After entering into a settlement agreement, Barrios moved for attorneys fees and costs as the “prevailing party.” 1 The district court denied Barrios’ motion. Barrios timely filed this appeal, arguing that he is entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs under both federal and state law. We have jurisdiction under 28…
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