Jacob J. Powell v. HHS - other (2015)

Jacob J. Powell filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

The case progressed, and on June 4, 2015, the parties filed a Stipulation of Fact Concerning Attorneys’ Fees and Costs. Respondent did not object to the amount requested by petitioner for attorney fees and costs.

The decision notes that petitioner incurred no costs in pursuit of the claim. Chief Special Master Denise Kathryn Vowell found that the petition was brought in good faith and had a reasonable basis, making an award for fees and costs appropriate.

The court awarded a total of $78,500.00 as a lump sum payable jointly to Jacob Powell and his attorney, Diana L. Stadelnikas Sedar, to cover all legal expenses.

The clerk of the court was ordered to enter judgment in accordance with this decision. The public decision does not describe the specific vaccine(s) administered, the date(s) of vaccination, the alleged condition, the petitioner's age at vaccination, the clinical story, or any specific medical experts.