STC v. HHS - other (2014)

Patricia Carroll and Phillip Carroll, parents and natural guardians of STC, a minor, filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The public document is a decision regarding attorneys' fees and costs, not an entitlement ruling.

The decision does not identify the specific vaccine(s) administered, the date(s) of vaccination, or the alleged injury or condition. The clinical history, onset of symptoms, and any diagnostic tests or treatments are not described in the public text.

Special Master George L. Hastings Jr. had issued a prior decision in the underlying matter on January 15, 2014.

On April 9, 2014, the parties filed a joint stipulation concerning attorneys' fees and costs. The stipulation requested a total payment of $14,000.71, which included $12,640.71 for work performed by the law firm of Harry G.

Potter and $1,360.00 for work performed by the law firm of Clifford J. Shoemaker.

Special Master Hastings found that the petition had been brought in good faith and with a reasonable basis, making an award for fees and costs appropriate under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(b) and (e)(1). He determined the stipulated amount to be reasonable and appropriate.

On April 10, 2014, Special Master Hastings awarded the total sum of $14,000.71 as a lump sum, payable jointly to the petitioners and their counsel, Harry G. Potter.

The decision noted that it would be posted on the court's website unless parties requested redactions within 14 days, as per Vaccine Rule 18(b). The award was solely for legal fees and costs; the public text does not indicate that STC received any compensation for a vaccine injury.