Relyant, LLC
Relyant, LLC sought attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act after prevailing in a contract dispute with the government. The Board granted the application but reduced the amount awarded.
Material Facts
- Relyant, LLC sought attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
- The government contended that its defense was substantially justified.
- The contract involved the provision of relocatable buildings to the United States Army in Afghanistan.
- Relyant claimed changes to the specifications for wall insulation were agreed upon by the government.
- The Board previously granted Relyant partial relief for its claims.
- Relyant's net worth was less than $7 million and it had less than 500 employees at the time of the appeal.
- The total claimed fees and expenses amounted to $103,994.08, which included $93,762.50 in attorney fees and $10,231.58 in expenses.
Parties
- Appellant
- Relyant, LLC
- Respondent Agency
- Department of the Army
- Contract Number
- W91B4N-08-D-001 l
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