Y.Q. v. HHS - MMR, MMR-associated febrile seizure with seizure disorder/epilepsy, sensory integration disorder, and behavioral changes as sequelae (2020)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On March 11, 2011, Bryan and Donna Quinones filed a petition on behalf of their minor daughter, Y.Q., alleging that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, administered on March 28, 2008, caused Y.Q. to develop a seizure disorder, sensory integration disorder, and behavioral changes. The respondent denied entitlement.
Following an entitlement hearing, Special Master Christian J. Moran ruled in favor of the petitioners on September 4, 2019, finding them entitled to compensation.
The case then proceeded to the damages phase. On December 2, 2020, Special Master Moran issued a decision awarding damages based on a proffer agreed upon by both parties.
The award included a lump sum of $658,221.20 for trust seed funds and first-year life-care expenses, payable to Midland Trust Company as trustee. An additional lump sum of $1,261,309.00 was awarded for lost future earnings and pain and suffering, payable to the petitioners as guardians.
Petitioners also received $13,429.07 for past unreimbursable expenses and $21,765.16 to satisfy a New York State Medicaid lien. Future life-care compensation was to be provided through an annuity.
Petitioners were represented by Ramon Rodriguez III of Sands Anderson PC.