Diane Broide v. HHS - Td/Tetanus, thyroid nodules and hand, wrist, and leg pain (2025)

Diane Broide filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she developed thyroid nodules and hand, wrist, and leg pain after receiving a tetanus vaccination on April 20, 2020. This decision addresses her motion for interim attorneys' fees and costs.

The court found that interim fees were warranted due to counsel's withdrawal from the case and the potential undue hardship of waiting for the conclusion of litigation. The requested hourly rates for attorneys and paralegals were found to be reasonable and consistent with prior awards.

The hours billed were also deemed reasonable, with no objections raised by the respondent. Costs, primarily for an expert witness (Dr.

Miglis) and routine expenses like postage and medical records, were also awarded in full. The court granted the motion, awarding a total of $47,956.13 in interim attorneys' fees and costs.