Sec. 4. (a) If a derivative action under this chapter is successful, in whole or in part, or if anything is received by the plaintiff as a result of a judgment, compromise, or settlement of an action or claim, the court may award the plaintiff reasonable expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, and shall direct the plaintiff to remit to the limited partnership the remainder of those proceeds received by the plaintiff.
(b) If the plaintiff is awarded damages in an action under this chapter, the court shall make the award of reasonable expenses payable out of the plaintiff's total award and direct the plaintiff to remit the balance of the total award to the limited partnership. However, if the damages awarded to the plaintiff are insufficient to reimburse the plaintiff's reasonable expenses, the court may direct that part or all of the plaintiff's award of reasonable expenses be paid by the limited partnership.