Arthur Cordisco v. HHS - Pneumococcal, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2023)

Arthur Cordisco filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 29, 2019, alleging he developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) after receiving a Prevnar vaccination on June 3, 2016. The case has involved extensive filings of medical records and expert reports from both petitioner and respondent.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report stating the case was not appropriate for compensation. Petitioner's counsel filed a Motion for Interim Attorneys' Fees and Costs on January 11, 2023, requesting $75,495.93.

Respondent did not object to the motion. The Special Master found that interim fees were warranted due to the protracted nature of the litigation, significant costs incurred, and the absence of respondent's objection.

The requested hourly rates and hours expended were deemed reasonable, as were the costs associated with the expert witness and other miscellaneous office expenses. The Special Master awarded the full amount requested of $75,495.93 in interim attorneys' fees and costs.