Memorandum Opinion and Order

Pending is the motion of the plaintiff to determine an award of fees to Edison Hill and the law firm of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler.  The Court has reviewed the parties’ briefings and heard oral argument in this matter on May 23 and 24, 2005.  For the reasons stated below, the Court GRANTS the plaintiff’s motion and AWARDS as reasonable attorney fees to Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler an amount equal to ten percent of the settlement and expenses as set forth herein.