Attorney's Fees in a Class Action

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Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to a class action against the state.

(b) This section applies to an action filed after June 30, 2017.

(c) Subject to the requirements of this chapter, a court shall not award attorney's fees without conducting a hearing.

(d) A hearing to determine the award of attorney's fees under this section may include:

(1) presentation of evidence;

(2) testimony of expert witnesses; and

(3) any other evidence the court requires to make its determination.

As added by P.L.256-2017, SEC.189.


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