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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00218
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00218
Petitioner: Janelle Campbell
Filed: 2011-04-08
Decided: 2015-03-20
Vaccine: HPV
Vaccination date: 2008-04-11
Condition: systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) and a midbrain stroke
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 25000

AI-assisted case summary:
Janelle Campbell filed a petition on April 8, 2011, alleging that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations she received on April 11, 2008 and June 16, 2008 caused her to develop systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and a midbrain stroke, with residual effects lasting more than six months.

On December 23, 2014, the parties filed a joint stipulation. Respondent denied that petitioner's SLE, midbrain stroke, or any other condition was caused by the HPV vaccinations. Nevertheless, the parties agreed to resolve the case through stipulation, and Special Master Dorsey found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Petitioner received a lump sum of $25,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).

On February 19, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs. Special Master Dorsey awarded $42,000.00, payable jointly to petitioner and her counsel, Lawrence R. Cohan, of Anapol Schwartz. Petitioner had not personally incurred any costs in pursuing her claim.

Theory of causation field:
HPV vaccines Apr 11 + Jun 16, 2008 → SLE + midbrain stroke. Joint stipulation Dec 23, 2014; respondent denied causation; SM Dorsey. $25,000. Fees $42,000 (SM Dorsey Feb 19, 2015). All DB fields correct.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00218-0
Date issued/filed: 2015-03-13
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 02/19/2015) regarding 82 DECISION Fees Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. (tlj) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:11-vv-00218-UNJ Document 85 Filed 03/13/15 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
Filed: February 19, 2015
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * UNPUBLISHED
JANELLE CAMPBELL, * No. 11-218V
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Petitioner, *
* Special Master Dorsey
v. *
* Attorneys’ Fees and Costs;
SECRETARY OF HEALTH * Reasonable Amount Requested to which
AND HUMAN SERVICES, * Respondent Does not Object.
*
Respondent. *
*
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Lawrence R. Cohan, Anapol, Schwartz, et al., Philadelphia, PA, for petitioner.
Debra Filteau Begley, United States Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS DECISION1
On April 8, 2011, Janelle Campbell (“petitioner”) filed a petition pursuant to the National
Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.2 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (2006). Petitioner alleged
that she developed systemic lupus erythematous (“SLE”) and a midbrain stroke, as a result of
human papillomavirus (“HPV”) vaccinations she received on April 11, 2008, and June 16, 2008.
See Petition at preamble, ¶3. On December 29, 2014, the undersigned entered a decision
awarding compensation to petitioner based on a joint stipulation filed by the parties.
1 Because this decision contains a reasoned explanation for the undersigned’s action in this case,
the undersigned intends to post this decision on the website of the United States Court of Federal
Claims, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-347, 116 Stat. 2899,
2913 (Dec. 17, 2002). As provided by Vaccine Rule 18(b), each party has 14 days within which
to request redaction “of any information furnished by that party: (1) that is a trade secret or
commercial or financial in substance and is privileged or confidential; or (2) that includes
medical files or similar files, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted
invasion of privacy.” Vaccine Rule 18(b). Otherwise, the entire decision will be available to the
public. Id.
2 The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program is set forth in Part 2 of the National
Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755, codified as amended,
42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (2006) (Vaccine Act or the Act). All citations in this decision to
individual sections of the Vaccine Act are to 42 U.S.C.A. § 300aa.
1

Case 1:11-vv-00218-UNJ Document 85 Filed 03/13/15 Page 2 of 2
On February 19, 2015, the parties filed a Stipulation of Facts Concerning Attorneys’ Fees
and Costs. According to the stipulation, the parties stipulate to a total award to petitioner of
attorneys’ fees and costs in the amount of $42,000.00. In accordance with General Order #9,
petitioner’s counsel states that petitioner did not personally incur any costs in pursuit of her
claim.
The Vaccine Act permits an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. 42 U.S.C. §
300 aa-15(e). Based on the reasonableness of petitioner’s request and the lack of any objection
by respondent, the undersigned GRANTS the request for approval and payment of attorneys’
fees and costs.
Accordingly, an award should be made as follows:
in the form of a check jointly payable to petitioner and to petitioner’s attorney, Lawrence
R. Cohan, of the law firm of Anapol Schwartz, in the amount of $42,000.00.
In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the clerk of
the court SHALL ENTER JUDGMENT in accordance with the terms of the parties’
stipulation.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Nora Beth Dorsey
Nora Beth Dorsey
Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment is expedited by the parties’ joint filing of
notice renouncing the right to seek review.
2

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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00218-1
Date issued/filed: 2015-03-20
Pages: 7
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 12/29/2014) regarding 74 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. (tlj) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:11-vv-00218-UNJ Document 86 Filed 03/20/15 Page 1 of 7
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 11-218V
Filed: December 29, 2014
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * UNPUBLISHED
JANELLE CAMPBELL, *
*
Petitioner, * Special Master Dorsey
*
v. *
* Joint Stipulation on Damages;
SECRETARY OF HEALTH * Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
AND HUMAN SERVICES, * vaccine; systemic lupus
* erythematosis (SLE); midbrain
Respondent. * stroke.
*
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Lawrence R. Cohan, Anapol, Schwartz, et al., Philadelphia, PA, for petitioner.
Debra Filteau Begley, United States Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION1
On April 8, 2011, Janelle Campbell (“petitioner”) filed a petition pursuant to the National
Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.2 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (2006). Petitioner alleged
that she developed systemic lupus erythematous (“SLE”) and a midbrain stroke, as a result of
human papillomavirus (“HPV”) vaccinations she received on April 11, 2008, and June 16, 2008.
See Petition at preamble, ¶3. Petitioner further alleged that she experienced the residual effects
of these injuries for more than six months.
1 Because this decision contains a reasoned explanation for the undersigned’s action in this case,
the undersigned intends to post this ruling on the website of the United States Court of Federal
Claims, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-347, § 205, 116
Stat. 2899, 2913 (codified as amended at 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2006)). As provided by
Vaccine Rule 18(b), each party has 14 days within which to request redaction “of any
information furnished by that party: (1) that is a trade secret or commercial or financial in
substance and is privileged or confidential; or (2) that includes medical files or similar files, the
disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy.” Vaccine Rule
18(b).
2 The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program is set forth in Part 2 of the National
Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755, codified as amended,
42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (2006) (Vaccine Act or the Act). All citations in this decision to
individual sections of the Vaccine Act are to 42 U.S.C.A. § 300aa.
1

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On December 23, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation, stating that a decision should be
entered awarding compensation.
Respondent denies that petitioner’s SLE and/or midbrain stroke, or any other condition,
was caused-in-fact by her HPV vaccinations. Nevertheless, the parties agree to the joint
stipulation, attached hereto as Appendix A. The undersigned finds the stipulation reasonable and
adopts it as the decision of the Court in awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein.
The parties stipulated that petitioner shall receive the following compensation:
A lump sum of $25,000.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount
represent compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-
15(a).
Stipulation ¶ 8.
The undersigned approves the requested amount for petitioner’s compensation.
Accordingly, an award should be made consistent with the stipulation.
In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the clerk of
the court SHALL ENTER JUDGMENT in accordance with the terms of the parties’
stipulation.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/ Nora Beth Dorsey
Nora Beth Dorsey
Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment is expedited by the parties’ joint filing of
notice renouncing the right to seek review.
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