Matt Nichols v. HHS - other (2016)

Matt Nichols filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 3, 2016. The court issued an Order Concluding Proceedings on August 9, 2016.

On September 29, 2016, Petitioner's counsel applied for attorneys' fees and costs totaling $9,835.00, comprising $8,135.00 for fees, $1,300.00 for counsel's costs, and $400.00 for Petitioner's own litigation expenses. Respondent's counsel had no objection to the requested amounts.

The Special Master found that the petition was filed and pursued in good faith and with a reasonable basis, deeming the requested amounts reasonable and appropriate. Consequently, the Special Master awarded $9,435.00 in attorneys' fees and costs payable jointly to Petitioner and counsel, and $400.00 to Petitioner for their own expenses.

Judgment was to be entered accordingly unless a motion for review was filed.