Korin Drilling v. HHS - Influenza, small-fiber neuropathy (2022)

Korin Drilling filed a petition in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 15, 2019, alleging that she suffered from small-fiber neuropathy as a result of an influenza vaccination received on September 20, 2016. The respondent indicated they were not amenable to settlement discussions.

The respondent later filed a report stating the case was not appropriate for compensation. The petitioner filed expert reports, and the respondent filed a responsive expert report.

The case is scheduled for an entitlement hearing in November 2023. On October 26, 2022, the petitioner filed a motion for interim attorneys' fees and costs, requesting $53,277.30.

The respondent deferred to the Special Master to determine the reasonableness of the award. The Special Master granted the motion, awarding $45,277.30 in interim attorneys' fees and costs, finding the case was brought in good faith and with a reasonable basis.