Harry Tembenis and Gina Tembenis, administrators of the estate of Elias Tembenis, deceased v. HHS - death (2014)

Harry and Gina Tembenis, as administrators of the estate of Elias Tembenis, deceased, filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This decision addresses their application for reimbursement of litigation costs, totaling $3,647.53.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, indicated no objection to the requested amount. The Special Master found that the petition was brought in good faith with a reasonable basis, making an award for litigation costs appropriate.

The court awarded the full requested amount of $3,647.53 as a lump sum, payable jointly to the petitioners and their counsel. The decision does not specify the vaccine, the alleged injury, or the date of vaccination, as it is solely focused on the award of attorneys' costs.