Regina Flood v. Secretary of Health and Human Services 0

In the United States Court of Federal Claims

OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS

No. 04-1781V

Filed: March 25, 2013

Not for Publication

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REGINA FLOOD, * *

Petitioner, * Attorneys’ Fees & Costs Decision v. * Based on Oral Stipulation *

SECRETARY OF HEALTH *

AND HUMAN SERVICES, * *

Respondent. * * *************************************

John F. McHugh, New York, NY, for petitioner.

Alexis B. Babcock, Washington, DC, for respondent.

MILLMAN, Special Master

DECISION AWARDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS1

On March 25, 2013, the parties contacted the undersigned’s law clerk and conveyed an oral stipulation 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 petitioner did not personally incur any costs in pursuit of her petition.

On March 15, 2013, petitioner filed an application for attorneys’ fees and costs in the amount of $75,484.42. During informal discussions, respondent raised objections to certain items. Based on these objections, petitioner now amends her request for attorneys’ fees and costs and requests $71,500.00 in attorneys’ fees and costs. Respondent does not object to the reduced amount. The undersigned finds this amount to be reasonable. Accordingly, the court awards $71,500.00, representing reimbursement for attorneys’ fees and costs. The award shall be in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and the Law Office of John McHugh, in the amount of $71,500.00.

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: March 25, 2013 /s/ Laura D. Millman Laura D. Millman Special Master