Lasmer Industries, Inc.
Lasmer Industries, Inc. sought attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) after a government claim was rescinded. The Board denied the application, concluding Lasmer was not a prevailing party.
Material Facts
- Lasmer appealed a government claim dated 11 February 2008 for reimbursement of money paid for allegedly defective material.
- The government filed a complaint solely to comply with the Board's order and requested dismissal of the appeal.
- The government rescinded the claim because monetary recovery was unlikely and it was in the government's best interest not to pursue the matter.
- Lasmer opposed the motion to dismiss and filed cross-motions for summary judgment and discovery.
- The Board denied Lasmer's motions and granted the government's motion to dismiss the appeal with prejudice.
- Lasmer filed an EAJA application after the dismissal and appealed the Board's decision to the Federal Circuit.
- The Federal Circuit affirmed the Board's decision.
Parties
- Appellant
- Lasmer Industries, Inc.
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