William Blatt v. Secretary of Health and Human Services

In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 10-526V Filed: December 12, 2013 Not for Publication

************************************* WILLIAM BLATT, * * Petitioner, * Attorneys’ fees and costs decision based on * stipulation of facts v. * * SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * ************************************* Anne C. Toale, Sarasota, FL, for petitioner.

Justine E. Daigneault, Washington, DC, for respondent.

MILLMAN, Special Master

DECISION AWARDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS1 On December 11, 2013, the parties filed a stipulation of facts in which they agreed on an appropriate amount for attorneys’ fees and costs in this case.

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

Petitioner submitted his request for attorneys’ fees and costs to respondent. During informal discussions, respondent raised objections to certain items in petitioner’s application.

Based on these objections, petitioner amends his application for attorneys’ fees and costs to $59,190.44. Respondent does not object to this amount. The undersigned finds this amount to be reasonable. Accordingly, the court awards $59,190.44, representing reimbursement for attorneys’ fees and costs. The award shall be in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and Maglio, Christopher & Toale, P.A. in the amount of $59,190.44.

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: December 12, 2013 s/ Laura D. Millman Laura D. Millman Special Master