Plaintiff Who Voluntarily Dismissed Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Ex-Boyfriend Must Pay Defendant's Costs, but not Attorney's Fees
Reason Magazine • 2/12/2026
Summary
In the case Doe v. Zeinalpoor-Movahed, decided on May 7, 2024, by Judge John Tharp in the Northern District of Illinois, the plaintiff who voluntarily dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend is required to pay the defendant's costs. However, the plaintiff is not obligated to pay the defendant's attorney's fees. The decision has been recently posted on Westlaw.
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