Deborah B. Brown v. HHS - Influenza, multiple sclerosis (2017)

Deborah B. Brown filed a petition on October 11, 2017, alleging that she suffered from multiple sclerosis as a result of her influenza vaccine received on November 12, 2014.

The parties filed a joint stipulation of dismissal on June 21, 2017, and the case was concluded on that date. Subsequently, Ms.

Brown filed a motion requesting attorney's fees and costs totaling $9,839.32, which was later corrected to $10,096.32. Respondent indicated satisfaction with the statutory requirements for an award of fees and costs but deferred to the Special Master's discretion regarding the amount.

The Special Master granted the motion for attorney's fees and costs, awarding $10,096.32, payable jointly to Petitioner and her counsel. The case was dismissed following the stipulation of dismissal.