United States Court of Federal Claims, 2025

Harrell v. Secretary of Health and Human Services

United States Court of Federal Claims · Decided March 20, 2025 · Christian J. Moran

Opinion

In the United States Court of Federal Claims

OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS

********************** JACQUESE F. HARRELL, * No. 22-635V

Petitioner, * Special Master Christian J. Moran

v. *

* Filed: February 25, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, *

Respondent. *

********************** Scott B. Taylor, Urban & Taylor, S.C., Milwaukee, WI, for Petitioner; Alexis B. Babcock, United States Dep’t of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.

UNPUBLISHED DECISION AWARDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS1

Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e), petitioner has requested a total of $56,342.90 in attorneys’ fees and costs. The undersigned tentatively found that petitioner requested a reasonable amount for fees and was entitled to the full amount requested for fees. The undersigned requested additional information with respect to costs. Petitioner supplied the additional information. The undersigned allowed respondent an opportunity to comment. Respondent did not interpose any objections within the time permitted.

Petitioner’s attorney, attorney staff, and expert have requested hourly rates that are consistent with the rates previously awarded and/or reasonable. The number of hours is reasonable. Thus, the amount requested is reasonable. 2

Petitioner is awarded $56,342.90 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement.

In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment herewith. 3

IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Christian J. Moran Christian J. Moran Special Master

1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government, 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 18(b), the parties have 14 days to file a motion proposing redaction of medical information or other information described in 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-12(d)(4). Any redactions ordered by the special master will appear in the document posted on the website. 2 Petitioner’s counsel is reminded that a failure to submit “complete documentation in support of the request may result in the denial, or reduction in amount, of an attorney’s fees and costs award.” Vaccine Rule 13(a)(1). In this case, petitioner’s counsel explained the absence of complete documentation was caused by an illness. 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties may expedite entry of judgment by filing a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review.

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