Filed: May 10, 2016
Latest Update: May 10, 2016
Summary: UNPUBLISHED DECISION ON FEES AND COSTS 1 CHRISTIAN J. MORAN , Special Master . On March 17, 2016, petitioner filed a motion for attorney fees. Upon review of petitioner's motion, respondent filed a response. After a status conference on May 6, 2016, to discuss petitioner's attorney fees motion, the Court awards these amounts. On August 5, 2016, Catherine A. Ferdetta filed a petition for compensation, alleging that the DTaP vaccine, which she received on August 16, 2012, caused developmen
Summary: UNPUBLISHED DECISION ON FEES AND COSTS 1 CHRISTIAN J. MORAN , Special Master . On March 17, 2016, petitioner filed a motion for attorney fees. Upon review of petitioner's motion, respondent filed a response. After a status conference on May 6, 2016, to discuss petitioner's attorney fees motion, the Court awards these amounts. On August 5, 2016, Catherine A. Ferdetta filed a petition for compensation, alleging that the DTaP vaccine, which she received on August 16, 2012, caused development..
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UNPUBLISHED DECISION ON FEES AND COSTS1
CHRISTIAN J. MORAN, Special Master.
On March 17, 2016, petitioner filed a motion for attorney fees. Upon review of petitioner's motion, respondent filed a response. After a status conference on May 6, 2016, to discuss petitioner's attorney fees motion, the Court awards these amounts.
On August 5, 2016, Catherine A. Ferdetta filed a petition for compensation, alleging that the DTaP vaccine, which she received on August 16, 2012, caused development of a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA"). Petitioner received compensation based upon the parties' proffer. Decision, issued January 1, 2016. Because petitioner received compensation, she is entitled to an award of attorneys' fees and costs. 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e).
In compliance with General Order #9, petitioner has filed a signed statement indicating petitioner incurred no out-of-pocket expenses.
After reviewing the petitioner's request, the Court awards the following:
A lump sum of $19,958.40, in the form of a check made payable to petitioner and petitioner's attorney, Daniel R. Gage, for attorneys' fees and other litigation costs available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e).
The Court thanks the parties for their cooperative efforts in resolving this matter. The Clerk shall enter judgment accordingly.
Any questions may be directed to my law clerk, Dan Hoffman, at (202) 357-6360.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
