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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00244
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00244
Petitioner: Shishpal Purewal
Filed: 2011-04-18
Decided: 2014-08-28
Vaccine: Hepatitis A
Vaccination date: 2009-10-29
Condition: Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 15000

AI-assisted case summary:
Shishpal Purewal filed a petition on April 18, 2011, alleging that a hepatitis A vaccination he received on October 29, 2009 caused him to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome, with residual effects lasting more than six months.

On April 17, 2014, respondent filed a joint stipulation. Respondent denied that the hepatitis A vaccination caused petitioner's GBS, his current condition, or any other injury. Nevertheless, the parties agreed to the joint stipulation, and Special Master Moran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Petitioner received a lump sum of $15,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).

On July 29, 2014, petitioner filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs requesting $29,792.88, an amount to which respondent did not object. Special Master Moran awarded $29,792.88, payable jointly to petitioner and his counsel, Isaiah Kalinowski, of Maglio, Christopher & Toale. The award was noted to be relatively higher than typical cases because counsel had to obtain medical records from India. Petitioner incurred no personal out-of-pocket litigation expenses.

Theory of causation field:
Hep A vaccine Oct 29, 2009 → GBS. Joint stipulation April 17, 2014; respondent denied causation; SM Moran. $15,000. Fees $29,792.88 (SM Moran Aug 1, 2014; higher than typical due to India medical records). decision_date corrected: '2014-05-16' → '2014-08-28' (granule 1 date_issued; DB had damages decision date).

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00244-0
Date issued/filed: 2014-05-16
Pages: 7
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/21/2014) regarding 63 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (tpj) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:11-vv-00244-UNJ Document 67 Filed 05/16/14 Page 1 of 7
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
SHISHPAL PUREWAL, *
*
Petitioner, * No. 11-244V
v. * Special Master Christian J. Moran
*
SECRETARY OF HEALTH * Filed: April 21, 2014
AND HUMAN SERVICES, *
* Stipulation; Hepatitis A vaccine;
Respondent. * Guillain-Barre´ syndrome (“GBS”).
*
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Isaiah Kalinowski, Maglio, Christopher & Toale, Washington, DC, for Petitioner;
Lindsay Corliss, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
UNPUBLISHED DECISION1
On April 17, 2014, respondent filed a joint stipulation concerning the
petition for compensation filed by Shishpal Purewal on April 18, 2011. In his
petition, Mr. Purewal alleged that the Hepatitis A vaccine, which is contained in
the Vaccine Injury Table (the “Table”), 42 C.F.R. §100.3(a), and which he
received on October 29, 2009, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome
(“GBS”). Petitioner further alleges that he experienced the residual effects of this
injury for more than six months. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior
award or settlement of a civil action for damages as a result of his condition.
Respondent denies that the Hepatitis A immunization is the cause of
petitioner’s alleged GBS, his current condition, and or any other injury.
1 The E-Government Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-347, 116 Stat. 2899, 2913 (Dec. 17,
2002), requires that the Court post this decision on its website. Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 18(b),
the party has 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.

Case 1:11-vv-00244-UNJ Document 67 Filed 05/16/14 Page 2 of 7
Nevertheless, the parties agree to the joint stipulation, attached hereto as
“Appendix A.” The undersigned finds said stipulation reasonable and adopts it as
the decision of the Court in awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein.
Damages awarded in that stipulation include:
A lump sum of $15,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner,
Shishpal Purewal. This amount represents compensation for all
damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).
In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC, Appendix B,
the clerk is directed to enter judgment in case 11-244V according to this decision
and the attached stipulation.2
Any questions may be directed to my law clerk, Mary Holmes, at (202) 357-
6353.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Christian J. Moran
Christian J. Moran
Special Master
2 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties can expedite entry of judgment by each
party filing a notice renouncing the right to seek review by a United States Court of Federal
Claims judge.
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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00244-1
Date issued/filed: 2014-08-28
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 08/01/2014) regarding 69 DECISION Fees Stipulation. Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (tpj) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:11-vv-00244-UNJ Document 73 Filed 08/28/14 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
SHISHPAL PUREWAL, *
*
Petitioner, * No. 11-244V
v. * Special Master Christian J. Moran
*
SECRETARY OF HEALTH * Filed: August 1, 2014
AND HUMAN SERVICES, *
* Attorneys’ fees and costs; award
Respondent. * in the amount to which
* respondent does not object.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Isaiah Kalinowski, Maglio, Christopher & Toale, Washington, DC, for Petitioner;
Lindsay Corliss, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
UNPUBLISHED DECISION ON FEES AND COSTS1
On July 29, 2014, petitioner filed a stipulation of fact concerning final
attorneys’ fees and costs in the above-captioned matter. Previously, petitioner
informally submitted a draft application for attorneys’ fees and costs to respondent
for review. Upon review of petitioner’s application, respondent raised objections
to certain items. Based on subsequent discussions, petitioner amended his
application to request $29,792.88, an amount to which respondent does not object.
The Court awards this amount.
On April 18, 2011, Shishpal Purewal filed a petition for compensation
alleging that the Hepatitis A vaccine, which he received on October 29, 2009,
caused him to suffer Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”). Petitioner received
compensation based upon the parties’ stipulation. Decision, filed Apr. 21, 2014.
1 The E-Government Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-347, 116 Stat. 2899, 2913 (Dec. 17,
2002), requires that the Court post this decision on its website. 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.

Case 1:11-vv-00244-UNJ Document 73 Filed 08/28/14 Page 2 of 2
Because petitioner received compensation, he is entitled to an award of attorneys’
fees and costs. 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e).
Petitioner seeks a total of $29,792.88 in attorneys’ fees and costs for his
counsel. Additionally, in compliance with General Order No. 9, petitioner states
that he did not incur any in out-of-pocket litigation expenses while pursuing this
claim. Respondent has no objection to the amount requested for attorneys’ fees
and costs.1
After reviewing the request, the Court awards the following:
A lump sum of $29,792.88 in the form of a check made payable to
petitioner and petitioner’s attorney, Isaiah Kalinowski, for attorneys’
fees and other litigation costs available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e).
The Court thanks the parties for their cooperative efforts in resolving this
matter. The Clerk shall enter judgment accordingly.
Any questions may be directed to my law clerk, Mary Holmes, at (202) 357-
6353.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Christian J. Moran
Christian J. Moran
Special Master
1 The attorneys’ fees are relatively higher than typical cases because the petitioner’s
attorney was required to obtain medical records from India.
2

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DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00244-2
Date issued/filed: 2014-08-28
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 08/01/2014) regarding 69 DECISION Fees Stipulation. Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (tpj) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:11-vv-00244-UNJ Document 74 Filed 08/28/14 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
SHISHPAL PUREWAL, *
*
Petitioner, * No. 11-244V
v. * Special Master Christian J. Moran
*
SECRETARY OF HEALTH * Filed: August 1, 2014
AND HUMAN SERVICES, *
* Attorneys’ fees and costs; award
Respondent. * in the amount to which
* respondent does not object.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Isaiah Kalinowski, Maglio, Christopher & Toale, Washington, DC, for Petitioner;
Lindsay Corliss, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
UNPUBLISHED DECISION ON FEES AND COSTS1
On July 29, 2014, petitioner filed a stipulation of fact concerning final
attorneys’ fees and costs in the above-captioned matter. Previously, petitioner
informally submitted a draft application for attorneys’ fees and costs to respondent
for review. Upon review of petitioner’s application, respondent raised objections
to certain items. Based on subsequent discussions, petitioner amended his
application to request $29,792.88, an amount to which respondent does not object.
The Court awards this amount.
On April 18, 2011, Shishpal Purewal filed a petition for compensation
alleging that the Hepatitis A vaccine, which he received on October 29, 2009,
caused him to suffer Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”). Petitioner received
compensation based upon the parties’ stipulation. Decision, filed Apr. 21, 2014.
1 The E-Government Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-347, 116 Stat. 2899, 2913 (Dec. 17,
2002), requires that the Court post this decision on its website. 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.

Case 1:11-vv-00244-UNJ Document 74 Filed 08/28/14 Page 2 of 2
Because petitioner received compensation, he is entitled to an award of attorneys’
fees and costs. 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e).
Petitioner seeks a total of $29,792.88 in attorneys’ fees and costs for his
counsel. Additionally, in compliance with General Order No. 9, petitioner states
that he did not incur any in out-of-pocket litigation expenses while pursuing this
claim. Respondent has no objection to the amount requested for attorneys’ fees
and costs.1
After reviewing the request, the Court awards the following:
A lump sum of $29,792.88 in the form of a check made payable to
petitioner and petitioner’s attorney, Isaiah Kalinowski, for attorneys’
fees and other litigation costs available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e).
The Court thanks the parties for their cooperative efforts in resolving this
matter. The Clerk shall enter judgment accordingly.
Any questions may be directed to my law clerk, Mary Holmes, at (202) 357-
6353.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Christian J. Moran
Christian J. Moran
Special Master
1 The attorneys’ fees are relatively higher than typical cases because the petitioner’s
attorney was required to obtain medical records from India.
2