K.L. v. HHS - other (2014)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
This case, filed by K.L. on August 15, 2014, concerns a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The specific medical condition or vaccine that led to the claim is not detailed in the provided documents.
The court's decision focuses entirely on attorneys' fees and costs. Initially, the parties engaged in discussions regarding the petitioner's application for fees and costs, during which respondent raised objections to certain items.
Following these discussions, the petitioner amended her application to $13,963.13. Respondent did not object to this revised amount.
The Special Master found the amount to be reasonable and awarded $13,963.13 for attorneys' fees and costs. This award was to be paid jointly to the petitioner and her legal counsel.
The decision notes that the parties stipulated to the facts and the amount of fees and costs, leading to a compensated outcome for the attorneys' fees and costs portion of the case.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_12-vv-00747