Jennifer Stone and Gary Stone, Parents and Next Friends of Amelia Stone, a Minor v. Secretary of Health and Human Services 0

In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 04-1041V Filed: June 7, 2013 Not for Publication

************************************* JENNIFER STONE and GARY STONE, * Parents and Next Friends of AMELIA * STONE, a minor, * * Petitioners, * Attorneys’ Fees & Costs Decision v. * Based on Informal Agreement * SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * ************************************* Richard Gage, Cheyenne, WY, for petitioners.

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

MILLMAN, Special Master

DECISION AWARDING FINAL ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS1 On June 7, 2013, the parties informed the undersigned’s law clerk that they reached an agreement on an appropriate amount for attorneys’ fees and costs in this case.

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

On May 3, 2013, petitioners filed a Motion for Award of Final Attorneys’ Fees and Reimbursement of Costs requesting $19,242.02 in attorneys’ fees and costs. During informal discussions, respondent raised objections to certain items. Based on these objections, petitioners now amend their request for attorneys’ fees and costs and request $17,800.00 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 $17,800.00, representing reimbursement for attorneys’ fees and costs. The award shall be in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioners and Richard Gage, P.C. in the amount of $17,800.00.

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: June 7, 2013 /s/ Laura D. Millman Laura D. Millman Special Master