Jaleh Welby v. HHS - other (2014)

Jaleh Welby, also known as Jeleh Welby, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The case proceeded to a decision regarding attorneys' fees and costs.

On June 2, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation of fact agreeing on the amount for attorneys' fees and costs. The petitioner asserted no out-of-pocket expenses.

Respondent raised objections to certain items in the petitioner's initial request for fees and costs. In response, the petitioner amended her request to $15,691.11, an amount to which the respondent did not object.

Special Master Laura D. Millman found this amount to be reasonable.

The award was structured as follows: $5,082.18 for attorneys' fees and costs, payable jointly to Jaleh Welby and the law offices of Kneisler, Schondel & Hubbs; and $10,608.93 for attorneys' fees and costs, payable jointly to Jaleh Welby and the Law Offices of James R. Kneisler, Jr.

The total award for attorneys' fees and costs was $15,691.11. The decision was issued on June 3, 2014.

James R. Kneisler, Jr. represented the petitioner, and Debra A.

Filteau Begley represented the respondent. The public decision does not describe the specific vaccine(s) administered, the date(s) of vaccination, the alleged condition, or the petitioner's clinical medical history.