The Estate of V.C. v. HHS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (2014)

The Estate of V.C., by her parents Daniel and Stephanie Christner, filed a petition alleging that their daughter died due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) as a result of receiving the haemophilus influenzae B (Hib), diphtheria tetanus acellular pertussis (Dtap), RotaVirus, pneumococcal conjugate, and polio vaccines on October 22, 2008, and December 23, 2008. The petition was initially filed on February 4, 2011.

On October 11, 2013, the undersigned entered a decision dismissing the petition for insufficient proof. Subsequently, on June 10, 2014, the parties filed a Stipulation of Facts Concerning Attorneys’ Fees and Costs.

They stipulated to an award of attorneys' fees and costs in the amount of $34,100.00, and an additional $378.02 in reimbursable costs to petitioners. The decision grants this request, awarding the stipulated amounts.