Lillie Dvorak v. HHS - other (2014)

Lillie Dvorak filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 15, 2014. The Special Master, Thomas L.

Gowen, issued a decision on May 29, 2014, awarding compensation based on a stipulation filed by the parties on May 28, 2014. On July 9, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs.

The respondent, represented by Lindsay Corliss, Esq., did not object to the amended amount of $37,217.06 requested by the petitioner. The petitioner was represented by Carol Gallagher, Esq., of Carol L.

Gallagher, Esquire, LLC. Special Master Gowen 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 amount of $37,217.06 was awarded, payable jointly to Lillie Dvorak and her counsel, Carol Gallagher, Esq., for petitioner's attorney fees and costs. This amount was intended to cover all legal expenses, including advanced costs and fees for legal services rendered, and was subject to the limitations set forth in 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e)(3).

The decision was not to be published but was posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002.