M.A.W. v. HHS - other (2013)

Stacey and Renee Wyler, as legal representatives of a minor child, M.A.W., filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. On March 4, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation concerning attorneys' fees and costs.

The stipulation requested $158,000.00 for attorneys' fees and costs, and $4,871.78 for out-of-pocket expenses. Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found that the petition was brought in good faith and had a reasonable basis for the claim, making an award for fees and costs appropriate.

The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. A total award of $162,871.78 was made.

This included $158,000.00 payable jointly to the Petitioner and counsel, Lisa A. Roquemore, Esq., and $4,871.78 payable directly to the Petitioner for out-of-pocket expenses.

The decision was to be entered as judgment unless a motion for review was filed.