Levernier Construction, Inc. v. United States

OPINION

REGINALD W. GIBSON, Judge.

Introduction

This case comes before the court on plaintiff’s application for attorney fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. § 2412 (1988 ed.), and defendant’s opposition thereto. On July 3, 1989, the parties stipulated to the entry of judgment in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $305,552, in full settlement of plaintiff’s claim arising out of a construction contract. This settlement was “exclusive of any fees and expenses to which plaintiff may be entitled under the Equal Access to Justice Act” (emphasis added).

As an…