Ketcham v. Secretary of Health and Human Services

In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 13-771V Filed: March 3, 2015 Not for Publication

************************************* CHRISTINE KETCHAM, * * Petitioner, * Attorneys’ fees and costs decision based on * stipulation of fact v. * * SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * ************************************* Herbert L. Waichman, Port Washington, NY, for petitioner.

Gordon E. Shemin, Washington, DC, for respondent.

MILLMAN, Special Master

DECISION AWARDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS1 On March 3, 2015, 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 she did not incur any costs in pursuit of her petition. Petitioner submitted a draft application for attorneys’ fees and costs to respondent. After informal negotiations, the parties agreed that $15,935.00 is a reasonable amount for attorneys’ fees and costs in this case. The undersigned also finds this amount to be reasonable. Accordingly, the court awards $15,935.00, representing reimbursement for attorneys’ fees and costs. The award shall be in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and Parker Waichman L.L.P. in the amount of $15,935.00.

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 3, 2015 s/ Laura D. Millman Laura D. Millman Special Master