Nicole Eckhardt v. HHS - Influenza, anaphylaxis, non-anaphylactic allergic reaction, or acute asthma attack which caused his death (2014)

Nicole Eckhardt, as the legal representative of her deceased minor son C.R., filed a petition on November 14, 2012, alleging that C.R. suffered an anaphylaxis, non-anaphylactic allergic reaction, or acute asthma attack which caused his death as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on November 19, 2010. The respondent was the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

On June 4, 2014, a decision was entered awarding compensation to the petitioner based on a stipulation between the parties. Subsequently, on July 29, 2014, the parties filed a Stipulation of Facts Concerning Attorneys’ Fees and Costs.

They agreed to a total award of $48,323.16 for attorneys' fees and costs, with petitioner's counsel representing that no reimbursable costs were advanced by the petitioner. Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey granted the request for attorneys' fees and costs in the stipulated amount, ordering that a check be issued jointly to the petitioner and her attorney, Curtis R.

Webb. Judgment was to be entered in accordance with the stipulation, unless a motion for review was filed.

The decision was issued by Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey.