United States of America v. Atlantic Foot and Ankle Specialists, P.C. et al, No. 4:2017cv00027 - Document 18 (S.D. Ga. 2019)

Court Description: ORDER granting in part and denying in part 14 Motion for Attorney Fees; granting 16 Motion to Amend/Correct. This Court finds that Relator is entitled to $44,062.01 in attorneys' fees and $1,292.87 in litigation costs, for a total award of $45,304.88. Signed by Judge William T. Moore, Jr on 8/29/19. (jrb)

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United States of America v. Atlantic Foot and Ankle Specialists, P.C. et al Doc. 18 CC-j,; I " ,^ ^ • M H A I.' p n j * - -M W i ul V. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR PH 1:56 THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA SAVANNAH DIVISION -unm SO. DiSr. OF GA. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ex rel. THOMAS J. LEGACKI III, Plaintiff, CASE NO. CV'317-027 V. ATLANTIC FOOT AND ANKLE SPECIALISTS, P.C., and MELISSA ROBITAILLE, Defendants. ORDER Before the Court is Relator's Amended Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Costs. (Doc. 16.) In his motion, Relator requests $46,473.29 in attorneys' fees and $1,242.87 in litigation costs under the False Claims Act ("FCA"). (Doc. 16 at 4.) After careful consideration, Relator's Motion to Amend is GRANTED and Relator's Motion for Attorney's Fees and Costs is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. On November 10, 2017, Relator petitioned this Court to grant attorneys' fees in the amount of $77,162.40 and litigation costs in the amount resolution of of this $1,242.87 case in in connection favor of with Plaintiff the successful United States of America. (Doc. 14 at 3-4.) This Court found that Relator's first motion for attorneys' fees and costs was inadequate for three Dockets.Justia.com

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