IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
No. 00-60469
Summary Calendar
INGALLS SHIPBUILDING, INC.,
Petitioner,
versus
DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF WORKERS’
COMPENSATION PROGRAMS,
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR;
ROBERT EVERETT,
Respondents.
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Petition for Review of an Order of the
Benefits Review Board
(6-15574)
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March 16, 2001
Before SMITH, BENAVIDES, and DENNIS, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Ingalls appeals from the decision of the Benefits Review
Board allowing a supplemental legal fee award of one hour
incurred in successfully representing a Claimant seeking benefits
under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. We
have reviewed the briefs and record in this case and find that
the Benefits Review Board did not err in its decision allowing
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Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the court has determined that
this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except
under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR. R. 47.5.4.
recovery of one hour of legal fees necessary in successfully
representing the Claimant.
The Petition for Review is DENIED
Ingalls Shipbuilding v. DOWCP
Combined Opinion