David Beckner v. HHS - other (2015)

David Beckner filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 24, 2015. The case proceeded based on a stipulation, and on April 30, 2015, the Special Master issued a decision adopting the stipulation and finding the petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on September 17, 2015, the parties filed a Stipulation of Fact concerning attorneys' fees and costs. Respondent did not object to the requested amount of $57,287.82 in attorneys' fees and costs.

The Special Master found the petition was brought in good faith with a reasonable basis, deeming the requested amount reasonable and appropriate. Accordingly, the Special Master awarded a lump sum of $57,287.82, payable jointly to the petitioner and his counsel, Isaiah Kalinowski, Esq., for attorneys' fees and costs.

The public decision does not describe the specific vaccine(s) administered, the date(s) of vaccination, the alleged condition, the petitioner's age at vaccination, or the clinical details of the case. Petitioner was represented by Isaiah Kalinowski, Esq., and respondent was represented by Claudia Gangi, Esq.

The Special Master was Thomas L. Gowen.