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The lower court denied fees. The parties dispute whether a merits ruling is required."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 10-36","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 29, lines 10-36"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 20-26","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 20-26"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 54, lines 4-32","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 54, lines 4-32"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 61, lines 50-50","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 61, lines 50-50"}]},{"heading":"How the case got here","paragraphs":["The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on March 28, 2016."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 8-18","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 8-18"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 53, lines 42-1","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 53, lines 42-1"}]},{"heading":"What each side wants","paragraphs":["CRST Van Expedited wants the fee award restored. It argues the dismissal ended the case in its favor.","The EEOC wants the fee denial upheld. It argues no merits ruling occurred to justify fees."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 10-36","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 29, lines 10-36"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 20-26","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 20-26"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 54, lines 4-32","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 54, lines 4-32"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 61, lines 50-50","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 61, lines 50-50"}]},{"heading":"What each side says","paragraphs":["CRST Van Expedited argues a dismissal with prejudice suffices for fees. It contends the case ended in the defendant's favor.","The EEOC argues fees require a merits determination. It asserts the dismissal did not resolve the underlying claims."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 10-36","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 29, lines 10-36"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 20-26","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 20-26"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 54, lines 4-32","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 54, lines 4-32"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 61, lines 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It clarifies when a dismissal qualifies as a prevailing outcome. The standard affects litigation costs for employers and agencies nationwide."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 10-36","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 29, lines 10-36"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 20-26","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 20-26"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 54, lines 4-32","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 54, lines 4-32"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 61, lines 50-50","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 61, lines 50-50"}]},{"heading":"What happens next","paragraphs":["This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 24-32","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 10, lines 24-32"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 8-24","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 12, lines 8-24"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 8-16","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2015/14-1375_3d9g.pdf","page_label":"file page 13, lines 8-16"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 14, lines 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