David Scuderi v. HHS - other (2014)

David Scuderi filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The case progressed to a stipulation for compensation, which was adopted by the court.

On June 3, 2014, Scuderi filed a motion for attorney's fees and costs. The parties later filed a stipulation of fact concerning these fees and costs, with the respondent not objecting to the requested amount of $32,788.00.

This amount included petitioner's costs, such as $764.25 for medical records and a $2,000 expert retainer fee. Special Master Thomas L.

Gowen found that the petition was brought in good faith with a reasonable basis, deeming an award for fees and costs appropriate under 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-15(b) and (e)(1). The court awarded a total of $32,788.00, comprising $30,023.75 in a lump sum payable jointly to David Scuderi and his attorney, Patricia Finn, for attorney's fees and costs, and $2,764.25 in a lump sum payable to David Scuderi for his personal litigation costs.

The public decision does not describe the specific vaccine(s) administered, the date(s) of vaccination, the alleged condition, the clinical story, or any specific medical experts.