Backes v. Secretary of Health and Human Services

In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 14-871V Filed: March 6, 2015 Not for Publication

************************************* JACK BACKES, * * Petitioner, * Attorneys’ fees and costs decision based on * stipulation of fact v. * * SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * ************************************* Brian L. Burchett, San Diego, CA, for petitioner.

Camille M. Collett, Washington, DC, for respondent.

MILLMAN, Special Master

DECISION AWARDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS1 On March 4, 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 General Order #9, petitioner asserts that he did not incur any costs in pursuit of his petition. Petitioner submitted his draft application for attorneys’ fees and costs to respondent. Petitioner requests $7,719.24, consisting of $7,150.00 in attorneys’ fees and $569.24 in attorneys’ costs. Respondent does not object to this amount. The undersigned finds this amount to be reasonable. Accordingly, the court awards $7,719.24, representing reimbursement for attorneys’ fees and costs. The award shall be in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and The Burchett Law Firm for $7,719.24.

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