Susan Chessy v. HHS - other (2014)

Petitioner Susan Chessy filed a petition on September 28, 2011, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. On November 26, 2013, the parties filed a stipulation detailing an award amount, and Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran issued a decision that same day granting the award. The specific vaccine(s), alleged injury, and the amount of the initial award are not described in the available text.

On June 3, 2014, counsel for both parties filed a joint stipulation regarding attorneys' fees and costs. Special Master Corcoran approved the stipulation, awarding $21,628.27 jointly to Petitioner Susan Chessy and her counsel, Peter H.

Meyers, and an additional $371.73 solely to Petitioner for personal litigation costs. The total award for fees and costs was $22,000.00.

The decision notes that it will be posted on the court's website unless parties request redaction of confidential information within 14 days, as per Vaccine Rule 18(b).