Inder M. Dhillon v. HHS - Hepatitis B, seizures and mental status changes (2014)

Inder M. Dhillon, through his wife and guardian Ravinder Dhillon, filed a petition alleging that he developed seizures and mental status changes following his August 4, 2006, Hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine.

The petition claimed that Mr. Dhillon suffered residual effects from this injury for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused Mr. Dhillon's alleged injuries or any other condition.

Despite the denial, the parties reached a stipulation to resolve the matter. The court adopted the stipulation and awarded compensation.

The award included a lump sum of $507,968.85 for first-year life care expenses, lost future earnings, and pain and suffering. Additionally, $387,556.03 was awarded to reimburse a lien for services rendered to Mr.

Dhillon. The stipulation also provided for an annuity contract.

Later, on November 25, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $99,260.00 for fees and costs and $2,740.00 for petitioner's costs. The total compensation awarded in this case was $895,525.