Kelly Hayes McAlonie v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2016)

Kelly Hayes McAlonie filed a petition on June 4, 2014, alleging that the influenza vaccine administered on December 9, 2011, caused her to suffer Guillain-Barré syndrome. The case proceeded based on a stipulation between the parties.

The court issued a decision on December 15, 2015, and Ms. McAlonie was compensated.

As a result, she was entitled to an award of attorneys' fees and costs. On April 29, 2016, she filed a motion for attorneys' fees and costs totaling $37,134.37, which included $36,734.37 for her attorneys and $400.00 for her personal litigation expenses.

Respondent did not object to the requested amount. The court granted the motion and awarded the full amount of $37,134.37, consisting of $36,734.37 for attorneys' fees and costs payable to petitioner and her attorney, and $400.00 for petitioner's costs.