Shinyei Corp. of America v. United States

OPINION

RESTANI, Chief Judge:

This matter is before the court on the application of plaintiff Shinyei Corporation of America (“Shinyei”) for an award of attorney’s fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”), 28 U.S.C. § 2412. Shinyei, an importer of ball bearings from Japan, applies for the legal fees and expenses incurred during the course of its lawsuit against the United States. The United States contests this application, arguing that its administrative actions and litigation arguments were reasonable, and, therefore, its position was substantially justified. For the reasons…