Ray A. James v. Secretary of Health and Human Services

In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 12-460V Filed: January 9, 2014 Not for Publication

************************************* RAY A. JAMES, * * Petitioner, * Attorneys’ fees and costs decision based on * stipulation of fact v. * * SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * ************************************* F. John Caldwell, Sarasota, FL, for petitioner.

Heather L. Pearlman, Washington, DC, for respondent.

MILLMAN, Special Master

DECISION AWARDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS1 On January 8, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation of fact 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 asserts that he did not incur any costs in pursuit of his petition.

Petitioner submitted his request for attorneys’ fees and costs to respondent. After informal discussions, the parties stipulate to attorneys’ fees and costs in the amount of $21,525.42.

The undersigned finds this amount to be reasonable. Accordingly, the court awards $21,525.42, 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 in the amount of $21,525.42.

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: January 9, 2014 s/ Laura D. Millman Laura D. Millman Special Master