Debra Berland v. HHS - other (2013)

Debra Berland filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This decision addresses only attorneys' fees and costs.

The parties filed a stipulation of fact agreeing on an appropriate amount for these fees and costs. Petitioner asserted no out-of-pocket expenses.

After respondent raised objections to certain items in the initial application, petitioner amended her request to $16,000.00. Respondent did not object to this revised amount, and Special Master Laura D.

Millman found it to be reasonable. The court awarded $16,000.00 for attorneys' fees and costs, to be paid jointly to Debra Berland and her attorneys, Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C.

Judgment was to be entered unless a motion for review was filed. The decision was issued by Special Master Laura D.

Millman on March 7, 2014.