Denial – Aggravation of Leigh Disease/Death

HL v HHS, (Fed. Cl. Spec. Mstr. Mar. 17, 2016) (Hastings, SM) The petitioner unsuccessfully argued that a vaccination significantly aggravated her child’s pre-existing Leigh Disease, resulting in the child’s death. Experts for both sides agreed that the child had Leigh disease, that metabolic decompensation can be caused by a fever or infectious illness, and […]

Denial of Interim Attorney’s Fees – Reasonable Basis

Reiling v. HHS, (Fed. Cl. Spec. Mstr. Jun 24, 2016) (Moran, SM) Counsel sought an award of interim fees and costs after withdrawing as counsel. The Court ultimately held that reasonable basis had not been demonstrated as of yet, although it could be later as the petitioner was proceeding pro se. Thus, an interim fee […]