VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00008 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00008 Petitioner: Ysidro Moreno, Jr. Filed: 2014-03-13 Decided: 2014-04-09 Vaccine: Vaccination date: Condition: Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 30706 AI-assisted case summary: Ysidro Moreno, Jr. filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 13, 2014. The case involves a joint stipulation filed by the parties on October 17, 2013, which detailed an award for the Petitioner. This stipulation was granted by the Special Master on October 18, 2013. Subsequently, on March 12, 2014, the parties filed another joint stipulation specifically addressing attorneys' fees and costs. According to this stipulation, Petitioner's counsel was to receive a lump sum of $30,706.32, payable jointly to the Petitioner and counsel. The stipulation also stated that the Petitioner incurred no reimbursable costs. Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation regarding attorneys' fees and costs, found the requested amount to be reasonable, and ordered that judgment be entered in accordance with the terms of the stipulation. Petitioner's counsel was Randall G. Knutson, and respondent's counsel was Lara Englund. The public decision does not describe the specific vaccine(s) administered, the date(s) of vaccination, the alleged condition, the clinical story, or the theory of causation. Theory of causation field: The public decision does not describe the theory of causation. The case involves a petition filed by Ysidro Moreno, Jr. on March 13, 2014. A joint stipulation for an award was filed on October 17, 2013, and granted on October 18, 2013. A subsequent joint stipulation on March 12, 2014, addressed attorneys' fees and costs, stipulating an award of $30,706.32 payable to Petitioner and counsel, with no reimbursable costs incurred by Petitioner. Special Master Brian H. Corcoran approved the attorneys' fees and costs as reasonable and ordered judgment. Petitioner's counsel was Randall G. Knutson, and respondent's counsel was Lara Englund. The specific vaccine(s), vaccination date(s), alleged condition, and any medical experts or evidence related to causation are not described in the public text. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00008-0 Date issued/filed: 2014-04-09 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 3/13/2014) regarding 38 DECISION Fees Stipulation/Proffer (Signed by Special Master Brian H> Corcoran.) (mpj) Copy to parties. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:11-vv-00008-UNJ Document 41 Filed 04/09/14 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 11-008V (Not to be published) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * YSIDRO MORENO, JR., * * Filed: March 13, 2014 Petitioner, * * Decision by Stipulation; Attorneys’ v. * Fees & Costs * SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND * HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Randall G. Knutson, Mankato, MN, for Petitioner Lara Englund, Washington, DC, for Respondent ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS DECISION1 On January 4, 2011, Petitioner filed a petition seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. On October 17, 2013, the parties filed a joint stipulation detailing an amount to be awarded to Petitioner. On October 18, 2013, the special master previously assigned to this case issued a decision finding the stipulation to be reasonable and granting Petitioner the award outlined therein. 1 Because this decision contains a reasoned explanation for my action in this case, I will 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)). As provided by 42 U.S.C § 300aa-12(d)(4)(B), however, the parties may object to the published decision’s inclusion of certain kinds of confidential information. To do so, Vaccine Rule 18(b) permit each party 14 days within which to request redaction “of any information furnished by that party: (1) that is a trade secret or commercial or financial in substance and is privileged or confidential; or (2) that includes medical files or similar files, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy.” Vaccine Rule 18(b). Otherwise, the decision will be available to the public. Id. Case 1:11-vv-00008-UNJ Document 41 Filed 04/09/14 Page 2 of 2 On March 12, 2014, counsel for both parties filed another joint stipulation, this time regarding attorneys’ fees and costs. The parties have stipulated that Petitioner’s counsel should receive a lump sum of $30,706.32 in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel. This amount represents a sum to which Respondent does not object. In accordance with General Order #9, the stipulation includes a statement that Petitioner incurred no reimbursable costs in pursuit of his claim. I approve the requested amount for attorneys’ fees and costs as reasonable. Accordingly, an award should be made in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel, Randall G. Knutson. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the clerk of the court SHALL ENTER JUDGMENT in accordance with the terms of the parties’ stipulation.2 IT IS SO ORDERED. /s/ Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Special Master 2 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties may expedite entry of judgment by filing a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review.