Hardt v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co.
Holding
In certain retirement-benefits cases, a party requesting attorney's fees from the court does not need to be the prevailing party? in the case; a court may award fees to her as long as she has achieved some degree of success? in the case.
Judgment
Reversed and Remanded, 9-0, in an opinion by Clarence Thomas on May 24, 2010. Justice Stevens concurred in part and in the judgment.
Merits Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Bridget Hardt
- Brief for Respondent Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co.
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Bridget Hardt
[edit] Amicus Briefs
- Brief for United States of America in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for AARP and the National Employment Lawyers Association in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for United Policyholders in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for DRI – The Voice of The Defense Bar in Support of Respondent
[edit] Certiorari-Stage Documents
Recommended Citation: Hardt v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co., SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/hardt-v-reliance-standard-life-insurance-co/