56411

Lasmer Industries, Inc.

June 21, 2010Judge Freeman
Denied / Government PrevailedEAJA / Attorney Fees

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Industries, Inc. sought attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) after a government claim was rescinded.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  • The government rescinded the claim because monetary recovery was unlikely and it was in the government's best interest not to pursue the matter.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.

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Appellant
Lasmer Industries, Inc.
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