Edward Pratt v. HHS - other (2013)

Edward Pratt filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. A decision regarding attorneys' fees and costs was issued on February 27, 2014, by Special Master Lisa Hamilton-Fieldman.

The parties had previously filed a stipulation on February 27, 2014, agreeing to a total payment of $34,234.18 for attorneys' fees and costs. Petitioner's counsel, Danielle Strait, noted that the Petitioner did not incur any litigation costs.

The Special Master found that the petition was brought in good faith and had a reasonable basis, making an award for fees and costs appropriate under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(b) and (e)(1). The stipulation was deemed reasonable and adopted by the Court.

A lump sum of $34,234.18 was awarded, payable jointly to Edward Pratt and Danielle Strait, and to be forwarded to her firm's Sarasota, Florida office. The decision was to be posted publicly unless redaction requests were filed within 14 days.

Judgment was to be entered in accordance with this award unless a timely motion for review was filed.