Rosemary Becerra v. HHS - other (2014)

Rosemary Becerra filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 5, 2014. The case proceeded based on a joint stipulation.

On February 5, 2014, a decision was issued awarding compensation pursuant to this stipulation. Subsequently, on March 4, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation for attorney fees and costs.

Petitioner's counsel was Danielle Anne Strait, Esq., of Maglio, Christopher & Toale, PA. Respondent's counsel was Alexis Babcock, Esq., of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The stipulation indicated that petitioner incurred no personal litigation costs and that the parties had reached an agreement on the fees and costs amount after informal discussions.

Chief Special Master Denise Kathryn Vowell found that the petition was brought in good faith with a reasonable basis, making an award for fees and costs appropriate under 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-15(b) and (e)(1). The total award for attorney fees and costs was $17,899.69, payable jointly to the petitioner and her counsel.

The decision was issued on March 26, 2014. The public decision does not describe the specific vaccine(s) administered, the date(s) of vaccination, the alleged condition, or the specific details of the injury or compensation awarded.