Irene Dennis v. HHS - Influenza, cerebrovascular accident (or stroke) and encephalopathy (2014)

Irene Dennis filed a petition on January 11, 2011, alleging that she suffered a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) and encephalopathy caused by influenza vaccines received on or about October 14, 2008, and September 15, 2010. The parties entered into a stipulation for compensation, and a decision awarding compensation was entered on October 25, 2013.

On March 28, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation concerning attorneys' fees and costs. The stipulation agreed to an award of $17,018.13 in attorneys' fees and costs, and $4,981.17 in out-of-pocket expenses advanced by the petitioner.

The Special Master granted the request for attorneys' fees and costs, ordering judgment to be entered in accordance with the stipulation. The total award for fees, costs, and expenses was $21,999.30.