Aaron P. Wyatt, On Behalf Of J.A.W. v. HHS - Autism (2014)

This case was initiated by Aaron P. Wyatt, on behalf of J.A.W., who filed a petition on June 14, 2013, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

The alleged condition was Autism. The specific vaccine(s) and vaccination date(s) were not detailed in the public decision.

The respondent was the Secretary of Health and Human Services. On January 29, 2014, the Chief Special Master had issued a decision dismissing the petition.

Subsequently, on April 21, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation for attorney fees and costs, indicating they had reached an agreement. The respondent did not contest the claim for fees and costs in this decision.

Chief Special Master Denise K. Vowell 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 total award was $14,828.29. This amount included $14,772.29 payable jointly to the petitioner, Aaron P.

Wyatt, and petitioner's counsel, Maglio, Christopher & Toale, for attorney fees and costs. An additional $56.00 was awarded, payable to the petitioner, Aaron P.

Wyatt, for his personal litigation costs. The decision was issued by Chief Special Master Denise K.

Vowell.