Hannah Gantz v. HHS - other (2014)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 1, 2014, Hannah Gantz, identified as a minor at the time of filing, was the petitioner in this National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program case. Her parent, Ryan Gantz, initially filed the petition on June 28, 2010.
The specific vaccine(s) and alleged injury are not detailed in this decision. The case progressed to a stipulation for settlement, which was approved by the court on February 3, 2014, granting Hannah Gantz an award.
Subsequently, on September 29, 2014, the parties filed a separate stipulation regarding attorneys' fees and costs. Respondent did not object to the requested amount.
Special Master Brian H. Corcoran approved the attorneys' fees and costs, awarding $31,000.00, payable jointly to Petitioner and her counsel, Michael London, Esq.
Judgment was to be entered in accordance with the stipulation.
Theory of causation
The public decision does not describe the theory of causation. The case involved a petition filed on June 28, 2010, on behalf of minor Hannah Gantz, who later reached the age of majority. The parties filed a stipulation settling the case on February 3, 2014, and a subsequent stipulation regarding attorneys' fees and costs on September 29, 2014. Special Master Brian H. Corcoran approved the attorneys' fees and costs in the amount of $31,000.00, payable jointly to Petitioner and Petitioner's counsel, Michael London, Esq. Respondent did not object to this amount. The specific vaccine(s), alleged injury, onset, symptoms, medical records, expert testimony, or mechanism of injury were not detailed in the provided public text.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_10-vv-00395