VICP Registry Case Source Bundle
Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_10-vv-00130
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_10-vv-00130
Petitioner: P.H.
Filed: 2014-08-05
Decided: 2014-08-28
Vaccine: 
Vaccination date: 
Condition: 
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 56005

AI-assisted case summary:
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.

Theory of causation field:
The public decision does not describe the specific vaccines, vaccination dates, or the alleged condition. The case was compensated based on a joint stipulation. The parties agreed to attorney fees and costs totaling $56,005.18, consisting of $49,000.00 for attorney fees and costs, and $7,005.18 for petitioners' personal litigation costs. Chief Special Master Denise Kathryn Vowell approved the stipulation, finding the petition was brought in good faith with a reasonable basis. The decision was issued on August 28, 2014, following a prior compensation decision on March 7, 2014. Petitioners were represented by Diana Stadelnikas Sedar, and respondent was represented by Traci R. Patton.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_10-vv-00130-0
Date issued/filed: 2014-08-28
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 08/05/2014) regarding 66 DECISION Fees Stipulation. Signed by Chief Special Master Denise Kathryn Vowell. (tpj) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:10-vv-00130-UNJ Document 69 Filed 08/28/14 Page 1 of 2
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 10-130V
Filed: August 5, 2014
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RONALD S. HALL, JR. and TONI E. HALL, *
as parents and natural guardians of, *
P.H., *
Petitioners, * Stipulation; Attorney Fees and Costs
v. *
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SECRETARY OF HEALTH *
AND HUMAN SERVICES, *
Respondent. *
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Diana Stadelnikas Sedar, Esq., Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A., Sarasota, FL for
petitioners.
Traci R. Patton, Esq., US Department of Justice, Washington, DC for respondent.
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DECISION ON ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS
Vowell, Chief Special Master:
In this case under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program,2 I issued
a decision on March 7, 2014, that awarded compensation pursuant to the parties’ joint
stipulation. On August 4, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation for attorney fees and costs.
The stipulation indicates that the parties discussed the fees and costs informally, and
based on those discussions, the parties have agreed on $49,000.00 in attorneys’ fees
and costs and $7,005.18 in petitioners’ costs for a total of $56,005.18.
I find that this petition was brought in good faith and that there existed a
reasonable basis for the claim. Therefore, an award for fees and costs is appropriate,
1 Because this unpublished decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, I intend
to post this decision on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, in accordance with the E-
Government Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-347, § 205, 116 Stat. 2899, 2913 (codified as amended at 44
U.S.C. § 3501 note (2006)). In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), a party has 14 days to identify and
move to delete medical or other information, that satisfies the criteria in 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-12(d)(4)(B).
Further, consistent with the rule requirement, a motion for redaction must include a proposed redacted
decision. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within the requirements of that provision, I
will delete such material from public access.
2 The applicable statutory provisions defining the program are found at 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 et seq.
(2006).

Case 1:10-vv-00130-UNJ Document 69 Filed 08/28/14 Page 2 of 2
pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-15(b) and (e)(1). Further, the proposed amount seems
reasonable and appropriate.
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Accordingly, I hereby award the total $56,005.18 as follows:
• a lump sum of $49,000.00 in the form of a check payable jointly to
petitioners (Ronald Hall, Jr. and Toni Hall) and petitioners’ counsel of
record (Diana Stadelnikas Sedar) for petitioners’ attorney fees and
costs, and
• a lump sum of $7,005.18 in the form of a check payable to petitioners
(Ronald Hall, Jr. and Toni Hall) for their personal litigation costs.
The clerk of the court shall enter judgment in accordance herewith.4
IT IS SO ORDERED.
/s Denise K. Vowell
Denise K. Vowell
Chief Special Master
3 This amount is intended to cover all legal expenses incurred in this matter. This award encompasses all
charges by the attorney against a client, “advanced costs” as well as fees for legal services rendered.
Furthermore, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e)(3) prevents an attorney from charging or collecting fees (including
costs) that would be in addition to the amount awarded herein. See generally Beck v. Sec’y, HHS, 924
F.2d 1029 (Fed. Cir.1991).
4 Entry of judgment can be expedited by each party’s filing of a notice renouncing the right to seek review.
See Vaccine Rule 11(a).
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