Lawson v. Secretary of Health and Human Services

In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 14-1191V Filed: October 16, 2015 Not for Publication ************************************* ANTHONY LAWSON, * * Petitioner, * Attorneys’ fees and costs decision * based on stipulation of fact v. * * SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * ************************************* P. Richard Talley, Dandridge, TN, for petitioner.

Althea W. Davis, Washington, DC, for respondent.

MILLMAN, Special Master DECISION AWARDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS 1 On October 16, 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 request for attorneys’ fees and costs to respondent. During informal discussions, respondent raised objections to certain aspects of petitioner’s fees and costs petition. Petitioner now requests reimbursement for attorneys’ fees and costs in the amount of $5,000.00. Respondent does not object to this amount. The undersigned finds this amount to be reasonable. Accordingly, the court awards $5,000.00, representing reimbursement for attorneys’ fees and costs. The award shall be in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and P. Richard Talley & Associates for $5,000.00.

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: October 16, 2015 s/ Laura D. Millman Laura D. Millman Special Master