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    Default Re: Filed with Florida Commision Human Relations.their Attorney Fees

    So you don't think that staying or withdrawing from my case would result in them after the fact coming after me for legal fees on their own dime? I do not want to play this child's game.

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    Default Re: Filed with Florida Commision Human Relations.their Attorney Fees

    Then don't. They're blowing smoke. Listen to your investigator.

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    Default Re: Filed with Florida Commision Human Relations.their Attorney Fees

    Agree with ee.

    They are just trying to scare you into withdrawing.

    If it was me, I'd escalate by filing a complaint with the federal EEOC as well.

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    Default Re: Filed with Florida Commision Human Relations.their Attorney Fees

    In fact, I would motion to strike that portion asking for attny fees in their response. I doubt that attny fees are recoverable. Unless a statue says so, the american way is each party pays for their own. And perhaps your attny fees would be recoverable if successful ... examine your state statues to discover this.

    A motion and memorandum of law highlighting why it should be stricken...

    This really should be part of a counter-claim anyway, not just tacked on to the end of a response.

    Oh, and it is a "suit" .. you have taken it to a quasi-judicial admin agency who will likely have a legal hearing on this matter.

    Crack open the books on admin law in your state, evidence rules, and the agency's regulations if you wish a most favorable outcome to your case.

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    Default Re: Filed with Florida Commision Human Relations.their Attorney Fees

    I thought that in will be handed over to the EEOC after the FCHR makes a recommendation on the matter.

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    Default Re: Filed with Florida Commision Human Relations.their Attorney Fees

    Quote Quoting jgerardi1985
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    I thought that in will be handed over to the EEOC after the FCHR makes a recommendation on the matter.
    I don't think so ... file w/EEOC if you desire ...

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    Default Re: Filed with Florida Commision Human Relations.their Attorney Fees

    If that's what the FCHR told you then that's what will happen.

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    Default Re: Filed with Florida Commision Human Relations.their Attorney Fees

    OK, well I hate to ask a million questions but....
    How can the companies legal team make a stance with evidence (exhibit A etc.) and asking that the claim must fail and then ask to be awarded attorney fees. How does a legal team not know that the FCHR does NOT award anything nor make judgment on anything, im not even suing them lol. Kind of confused by this. Can they sue me for their attorneys fees after the case is closed. Just seems strange. Anyone with a lot of knowledge on this?

    Thank you

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    Default Re: Filed with Florida Commision Human Relations.their Attorney Fees

    No, they cannot sue you later. Go to google scholar and start learning about lawyer's fees and their recovery.

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    Default Re: Filed with Florida Commision Human Relations.their Attorney Fees

    because they are trying to bully you, i suggest you notify FCHR and EEOC about their behavior.

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