Molovinsky v. Fair Employment Council of Greater Washington, Inc.

**The Dispute** The Molovinsky family was involved in an employment-related legal battle with the Fair Employment Council of Greater Washington, Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps workers fight job discrimination. The case involved claims about employment law violations, and at some point during the legal proceedings, the Molovinskys argued that the Fair Employment Council had improperly transferred or hidden assets through a trust termination to avoid paying what they might owe. **The Court's Decision** The court ruled in favor of the Fair Employment Council. The appellate court upheld a lower court's decision to award the organization $152,628.78 in attorneys' fees and costs. The court rejected the Molovinskys' claims that the Council had engaged in fraudulent asset transfers and dismissed their other legal defenses. **What This Means for Workers** This case shows that when workers or employers lose employment lawsuits, they may be required to pay the winning side's legal expenses, which can be substantial. It also demonstrates that organizations like Fair Employment Councils, which typically help workers, can sometimes find themselves on the opposite side of employment disputes. Workers should understand that employment litigation can result in significant financial consequences beyond just the original claims.