P.H. v. HHS - other (2014)

This case involves a petition filed on August 5, 2014, on behalf of P.H. by their parents and natural guardians, Ronald S. Hall, Jr. and Toni E.

Hall, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The respondent is the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The public decision does not specify the vaccine(s) administered, the date(s) of vaccination, or the condition(s) alleged. On March 7, 2014, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding compensation based on a joint stipulation between the parties.

Subsequently, on August 4, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation for attorney fees and costs. The parties agreed to a total of $56,005.18, comprising $49,000.00 for attorney fees and costs, and $7,005.18 for petitioners' personal litigation costs.

The Chief Special Master, Denise Kathryn Vowell, found that the petition was brought in good faith and had a reasonable basis, deeming the agreed-upon amount reasonable and appropriate. The decision formally awards the total sum, with specific instructions for payment.

A lump sum of $49,000.00 was awarded as a check payable jointly to petitioners (Ronald Hall, Jr. and Toni Hall) and petitioners' counsel of record (Diana Stadelnikas Sedar) for attorney fees and costs. An additional lump sum of $7,005.18 was awarded as a check payable to petitioners (Ronald Hall, Jr. and Toni Hall) for their personal litigation costs.

The case was compensated. The public decision does not describe the clinical story, specific medical experts, or the theory of causation.