Bernard L. Szrama v. HHS - other (2014)

This case involves a petition filed on behalf of Bernard L. Szrama, represented by his estate administrator Lucy Szrama.

The specific vaccine and date of vaccination are not detailed in this decision, nor is the alleged injury or condition. This ruling focuses exclusively on the award of attorneys' fees and costs.

The parties reached a stipulation of fact regarding the appropriate amount for these fees and costs. Petitioner initially requested $29,000.00 for attorneys' fees and costs, and $593.00 for out-of-pocket expenses.

Respondent raised objections to certain items within the attorneys' fees request. Following informal discussions, petitioner amended her request for attorneys' fees and costs to $29,000.00, which respondent did not object to.

The Special Master found this amount, along with the $593.00 in out-of-pocket expenses, to be reasonable. Consequently, the court awarded a total of $29,593.00, with $29,000.00 payable jointly to the petitioner and her attorneys, and $593.00 payable directly to the petitioner.

Judgment was to be entered unless a motion for review was filed.