Carmen Hill v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2025)

Carmen Hill filed a petition alleging that she suffered from transverse myelitis as a result of a flu vaccination received on October 2, 2020. The parties filed a stipulation, and compensation was awarded on November 12, 2024.

Subsequently, on May 13, 2025, Carmen Hill filed a motion for attorneys' fees and costs, requesting a total of $72,217.17, comprising $56,667.55 in attorneys' fees and $15,549.62 in costs. The respondent indicated satisfaction that the statutory requirements for an award of attorneys' fees and costs were met.

The Special Master granted the motion, awarding the full requested amount for attorneys' fees and costs, totaling $72,217.17, to be paid to counsel's IOLTA account.