Arthur Charles Hoffman v. HHS - other (2014)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Arthur Charles Hoffman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The case progressed to a joint stipulation for compensation, which was decided on January 9, 2014.
Subsequently, on July 16, 2014, the parties filed a joint stipulation for attorney's fees and costs. The Chief Special Master, Denise Kathryn Vowell, reviewed the stipulation and found that the petition was brought in good faith with a reasonable basis.
Consequently, an award for attorney fees and costs was deemed appropriate. The court awarded a total of $27,500.00, payable jointly to Arthur Hoffman and his attorney, Michael London, to cover all legal expenses.
The decision on attorney fees and costs was issued on August 28, 2014. The public decision does not describe the specific vaccine(s) administered, the date(s) of vaccination, the alleged condition, or the specific clinical story.
Theory of causation
The public text does not describe the theory of causation. The case involved a petition filed by Arthur Charles Hoffman. A joint stipulation for compensation was issued on January 9, 2014. On July 16, 2014, a joint stipulation for attorney's fees and costs was filed. Chief Special Master Denise Kathryn Vowell found the petition was brought in good faith with a reasonable basis. An award of $27,500.00 for attorney fees and costs was made, payable jointly to Arthur Hoffman and his counsel, Michael London. The decision on attorney fees and costs was issued on August 28, 2014. The public text does not specify the vaccine(s), vaccination date(s), alleged condition, or provide any details regarding the mechanism of injury or expert testimony.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00395