THOMAS L. GOWEN, Special Master.
On March 18, 2016, Dufhane Hyde, Sr. ("petitioner") filed a petition on behalf of his deceased son, Dufhane Hyde, Jr., pursuant to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
On February 8, 2017, the parties reached a stipulation recommending that compensation be awarded to petitioner, which I approved on the same day. Stipulation Decision (ECF No. 28). Petitioner is therefore entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, incurred in any proceeding on the petition. 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e).
On August 7, 2017, petitioner filed a motion for attorneys' fees and costs. Petitioner's Motion (ECF No. 37). The motion requested $11,796.00 in attorneys' fees and $804.20 in attorneys' costs, for a total request of $12,600.20. Petitioner's Motion, Exhibit A at 1. Consistent with General Order #9, petitioner's counsel represents that he, not petitioner, paid all costs expended in the case. Id.
On August 8, 2017, respondent filed a response to petitioner's motion for attorneys' fees and costs. Respondent's Response (ECF No. 38). Respondent is satisfied the statutory requirements for an award of attorneys' fees and costs are met in this case. Respondent's Response at 2. Respondent "recommends that the special master exercise his discretion and determine a reasonable award for attorneys' fees and costs." Respondent's Response at 3 (internal footnote omitted). This matter is now ripe for adjudication.
I have reviewed the motion for fees and costs and the supporting documentation. In my experience, the request seems reasonable. I find no cause to adjust petitioner's counsel's hourly rates, time expended, or costs.
Accordingly, I award the following:
In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of the Court is directed to enter judgment forthwith.