In any action or proceeding brought pursuant to Section 5 or 6 of this act, the court shall allow the prevailing plaintiff a reasonable attorney fee as part of its costs. If the court determines that the action or proceeding was brought frivolously or in bad faith, the court shall allow a prevailing defendant a reasonable attorney fee as part of its costs.
Added by Laws 1998, c. 194, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.