Marie Cronin v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries (2018)

Marie Cronin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered left shoulder injuries resulting from an influenza vaccine administered on October 24, 2013. The petition was filed on September 21, 2016.

On March 14, 2018, the Special Master issued a decision denying compensation to Ms. Cronin.

Subsequently, on May 18, 2018, Ms. Cronin filed a motion for attorneys' fees and costs, requesting $23,026.00 in fees and $1,340.89 in costs.

The respondent did not oppose the motion, stating satisfaction that the statutory requirements were met. The Chief Special Master reviewed the billing records and found the request to be reasonable overall, with minor adjustments to hourly rates for specific attorneys due to inexperience or excessive proposed rates.

The total award for attorneys' fees and costs was granted in the amount of $23,566.79.