Groom v. Secretary of Health and Human Services

In the United States Court of Federal Claims

OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS

No. 15-157V

Filed: December 3, 2015

Not for Publication *************************************

DANIELLE GROOM, * *

Petitioner, * * Attorneys’ fees and costs decision v. * based on stipulation of fact *

SECRETARY OF HEALTH *

AND HUMAN SERVICES, * *

Respondent. * * *************************************

Amy C. Gunn, St. Louis, MO, for petitioner.

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

MILLMAN, Special Master

DECISION AWARDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS 1

On December 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, requesting a total amount of $10,284.96. Respondent does not object to this amount. The undersigned finds this amount to be reasonable. Accordingly, the court awards $10,284.96, representing reimbursement for attorneys’ fees and costs. The award shall be in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and The Simon Law Firm, P.C. in the amount of $10,284.96.

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