Petitioners having agreed to comply with the state agency's order, the District Court dismissed the federal action, except for respondent's request for attorney's fees, including fees for her attorney's services in the state proceedings. Meanwhile, the EEOC reassumed jurisdiction and, under § 706(f) of Title VII, issued a right-to-sue letter to respondent, who filed suit in Federal District Court, alleging a claim under Title VII, inter alia, and seeking appropriate relief, including attorney's fees. Respondent was represented by counsel throughout administrative and judicial proceedings in the state system, which proceedings ultimately resulted in affirmance of the state agency's order directing petitioners to offer respondent employment and pay back wages, but not awarding attorney's fees. Alleging that petitioners had denied her employment because of her race, respondent filed an employment discrimination charge with the EEOC, which, as required by Title VII, forwarded the complaint to the appropriate New York administrative agency. Section 706(k) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that in 'any action or proceeding under this title' the court may allow attorney's fees to 'the prevailing party,' other than the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the United States. Supreme Court New York Gaslight Club, Inc.

54 (1980) Subscribe to Cases that cite 447 U.

Gaslight club ny