Branislav Grujic v. HHS - MMR, transverse myelitis and myelitis, manifesting as spastic paraparesis, paresthesias, sensory loss, bladder control impairment gait impairment, incontinence, sensory deficit, erectile dysfunction, and other vaccine-caused injuries, conditions, and symptoms (2024)

Branislav Grujic filed a petition for compensation on July 6, 2020, alleging that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine he received on September 23, 2019, caused transverse myelitis and related symptoms, including spastic paraparesis, sensory loss, and bladder control impairment. The case involved extensive expert reports from both petitioner and respondent.

Petitioner filed a motion for interim attorneys' fees and costs on January 7, 2024, seeking $235,431.99. Respondent deferred to the Special Master's determination on the award.

The Special Master found that the petition was brought in good faith and with a reasonable basis, supported by medical records and expert reports. The decision grants the motion for interim attorneys' fees and costs, awarding $235,431.99 to be paid jointly to the petitioner and his counsel, Robert Krakow.

The award covers attorneys' fees and costs, including expert fees for neurologists and neuroradiologists, and acquisition of medical records.