Katherine McKellar v. HHS - other (2014)

Katherine McKellar filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 24, 2014. This decision addresses the attorneys' fees and costs associated with her case.

The parties filed a stipulation of fact agreeing on the amount for fees and costs. Petitioner sought reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses totaling $1,000.00.

She also sought $60,000.00 for her current counsel, Lisa A. Roquemore, and $40,500.00 for her prior counsel, Ronald C.

Homer. Respondent did not object to these amounts, finding them reasonable.

The court awarded a total of $101,500.00, comprising $1,000.00 for out-of-pocket expenses, $60,000.00 for current counsel, and $40,500.00 for prior counsel. Judgment was to be entered accordingly.