William Forcine v. HHS - other (2014)

Lorin Forcine and Blaise Forcine, as legal representatives of the minor child William Forcine, filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 21, 2014. The respondent was the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The specific vaccine and medical condition were not detailed in this decision, which addressed attorney fees and costs. The respondent had previously agreed to award compensation based on a proffer.

On March 14, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation for attorney fees and costs, with the respondent not objecting to the requested amount. Petitioners incurred no personal litigation costs.

Chief Special Master Denise K. Vowell found the petition was brought in good faith with a reasonable basis for the claim, deeming an award for fees and costs appropriate under 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-15(b) and (e)(1).

The total award for petitioners' attorney fees and costs was $23,878.26, payable jointly to the petitioners and their counsel, Paul R. Brazil of Muller Brazil, LLP.

The decision was issued on March 21, 2014. The respondent was represented by Lisa Ann Watts of the U.S.

Department of Justice.