Richard Hesse v. HHS - other (2016)

Richard Hesse filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 23, 2016. The case proceeded, and on August 22, 2016, the Special Master issued a decision.

Following that decision, on August 15, 2016, Petitioner Hesse filed an application for attorneys' fees and costs, requesting a total of $18,379.75 ($16,108.00 for fees and $2,271.75 for costs). Respondent's counsel had no objection to the request.

The Special Master found that the petition was brought in good faith and had a reasonable basis, making an award appropriate. The requested amount was deemed reasonable.

Accordingly, the Special Master awarded the full $18,379.75 as a lump sum, payable jointly to Petitioner Richard Hesse and his counsel, Robert Howie, Jr. Judgment was to be entered accordingly unless a motion for review was filed.