U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2001

Ingalls Shipbuilding v. DOWCP

Ingalls Shipbuilding v. DOWCP
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Decided March 19, 2001

Ingalls Shipbuilding v. DOWCP

Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

No. 00-60469 Summary Calendar

INGALLS SHIPBUILDING, INC., Petitioner, versus DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR; ROBERT EVERETT, Respondents.

- - - - - - - - - - Petition for Review of an Order of the Benefits Review Board (6-15574) - - - - - - - - - - March 16, 2001 Before SMITH, BENAVIDES, and DENNIS, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:* Ingalls appeals from the decision of the Benefits Review Board allowing a supplemental legal fee award of one hour incurred in successfully representing a Claimant seeking benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. We have reviewed the briefs and record in this case and find that the Benefits Review Board did not err in its decision allowing * Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR. R. 47.5.4. recovery of one hour of legal fees necessary in successfully representing the Claimant.

The Petition for Review is DENIED

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