NOTE: This section is conditionally repealed upon certification by the Attorney General that either of the conditions set forth in Laws 2021, c. 308, § 18 have been met. (See end of section for those conditions.)
If judgment is rendered in favor of the plaintiff in any action pursuant to Section 1 of this act, the court shall also render judgment for costs including reasonable expert witness fees and for a reasonable attorney fee in favor of the plaintiff against the defendant. If judgment is rendered in favor of the defendant and the court finds that the plaintiff's suit was frivolous, unreasonable or without foundation, the court shall also render judgment for costs including reasonable expert witness fees and for a reasonable attorney fee in favor of the defendant against the plaintiff.
Added by Laws 2012, c. 198, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2012.
NOTE: Section 18 of Laws 2021, c. 308 provides: