M.D. v. HHS - other (2015)

Michael Dorkoski and Lisa Whispell, parents and natural guardians of M.D., a minor, filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This decision addresses attorney's fees and costs.

The parties filed a joint stipulation on September 25, 2015, requesting a total payment of $9,535.76 for work performed by the law firm of Jeffrey A. Golvash.

Special Master George L. Hastings 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), and Vaccine Rule 10(d)(3).

The requested amount was deemed reasonable. Accordingly, the Special Master awarded the total $9,535.76 as a lump sum, payable jointly to the Petitioners and their counsel, Jeffrey A.

Golvash. The clerk was directed to enter judgment unless a motion for review was filed.

The public decision does not describe the specific vaccine(s) administered, the date(s) of vaccination, the alleged condition, the clinical story, or any specific theories of causation.