GARY R. POLING, on Behalf of J.T.P. v. HHS - other (2014)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Gary R. Poling, on behalf of J.T.P., filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
The case proceeded to a decision regarding attorneys' fees and costs. On July 14, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation of fact agreeing on the amount for attorneys' fees and costs.
Petitioner initially requested $26,472.37, consisting of $23,572.37 in attorneys' fees and costs and $2,900.00 for petitioner's costs. Respondent initially raised objections to certain items but did not object to the amended amount.
The Special Master, Laura D. Millman, found the amount to be reasonable and awarded $23,572.37 for attorneys' fees and costs, payable jointly to petitioner and Maglio, Christopher & Toale, P.A., and $2,900.00 for petitioner's costs, payable to petitioner.
Judgment was to be entered accordingly. Petitioner was represented by Anne C.
Toale, and respondent was represented by Traci R. Patton.
Theory of causation
The public decision does not describe the specific vaccine(s) administered, the date(s) of vaccination, the alleged injury or condition, or the theory of causation. The case resulted in a decision awarding attorneys' fees and costs based on a stipulation of fact between the petitioner, Gary R. Poling on behalf of J.T.P., and the respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The petitioner sought $26,472.37, which was amended to $23,572.37 for attorneys' fees and costs and $2,900.00 for petitioner's costs after respondent raised objections to certain items. Respondent did not object to the amended amount. Special Master Laura D. Millman found the total amount reasonable and awarded $23,572.37 jointly to the petitioner and Maglio, Christopher & Toale, P.A., and $2,900.00 to the petitioner. The decision was issued on July 14, 2014. Petitioner's counsel was Anne C. Toale, and respondent's counsel was Traci R. Patton.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_12-vv-00399