Terrell v. Secretary of Health and Human Services

In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 14-467V Filed: January 6, 2015 Not for Publication

************************************* JEANNA TERRELL, * * Petitioner, * Attorneys’ fees and costs decision based on * stipulation of facts v. * * SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * ************************************* Edward M. Kraus, Chicago, IL, for petitioner.

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

MILLMAN, Special Master

DECISION AWARDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS1 On January 5, 2015, 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 asserts that she did not incur any costs in pursuit of her petition. Petitioner submitted a draft application for attorneys’ fees and costs to respondent, requesting $6,377.18 in attorneys’ fees and costs. Respondent has reviewed the draft fee application and does not object to this amount. The undersigned finds this amount to be reasonable. Accordingly, the court awards $6,377.18, representing reimbursement for attorneys’ fees and costs. The award shall be in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and the Law Offices of Chicago-Kent College of Law in the amount of $6,377.18.

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 6, 2015 s/ Laura D. Millman Laura D. Millman Special Master