Michelle Broussard-Pacot, as Next Friend of Cole Pacot, a Minor v. Secretary of Health and Human Services

In the United States Court of Federal Claims

OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS

No. 09-107V July 3, 2013

Not for Publication

***************************** MICHELLE BROUSSARD-PACOT, as next * friend of COLE PACOT, a minor, *

* Petitioner, * Attorneys’ Fees & Costs Decision

* Based on Stipulation of Fact v. *

* SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, *

* Respondent. *

* ***************************** Brian R. Arnold, Dallas, TX, for petitioner.

Chrysovalantis P. Kefalas, Washington, DC, for respondent. MILLMAN, Special Master

DECISION AWARDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS 1 On July 2, 2013, the parties filed a Stipulation of Fact Concerning Final Attorneys’ Fees and Costs in which they agreed on an appropriate amount for attorneys’ fees and costs in this case.

In accordance with General Order #9, petitioner’s counsel asserts that petitioner did not incur any costs in pursuit of her petition.

On May 3, 2013, petitioner filed a Motion and Request for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs, requesting $75,986.77 in attorneys’ fees and costs. In informal discussions, respondent raised certain objections to petitioner’s Motion and Request for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs. As a result, petitioner has amended her application to request $70,923.77 in attorneys’ fees and costs. Respondent does not object to this amount. The undersigned finds this amount to be reasonable. Accordingly, the court awards $70,923.77, representing reimbursement for attorneys’ fees and costs. The award shall be in the form of a check made payable jointly to petitioner and Brian R. Arnold & Associates in the amount of $70,923.77.

In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment herewith. 2 IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: July 3, 2013 s/Laura D. Millman

Laura D. Millman Special Master