VICP Registry Case Source Bundle
Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00875
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00875
Petitioner: Megan Wilcox
Filed: 2011-12-14
Decided: 2015-02-13
Vaccine: HPV
Vaccination date: 2008-12-29
Condition: systemic lupus erythematosus
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 22000

AI-assisted case summary:
Megan Wilcox filed a petition on December 14, 2011, alleging that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine she received on December 29, 2008, caused her to develop systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied that the HPV immunization caused petitioner's alleged SLE or any other injury. The parties filed a joint stipulation on August 25, 2014, agreeing to resolve the case. Special Master Christian J. Moran reviewed the stipulation, found it reasonable, and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $22,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. Petitioner was represented by Ronald C. Homer of Conway, Homer & Chin-Caplan, P.C., and respondent was represented by Vincent Matanoski of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Megan Wilcox alleged that the HPV vaccine administered on December 29, 2008, caused her to develop systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), with residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied causation. The parties resolved the matter via joint stipulation filed on August 25, 2014. Special Master Christian J. Moran adopted the stipulation, awarding petitioner $22,000.00. The public decision does not detail the specific mechanism of causation, expert testimony, or clinical findings.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_11-vv-00875-0
Date issued/filed: 2015-02-13
Pages: 7
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 08/28/2014) regarding 72 DECISION Stipulation. Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (tpj) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:11-vv-00875-UNJ Document 78 Filed 02/13/15 Page 1 of 7
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
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MEGAN WILCOX, * No. 11-875V
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Petitioner, * Special Master Christian J. Moran
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* Filed: August 28, 2014
v. *
* Stipulation; human papillomavirus
SECRETARY OF HEALTH * (“HPV”); systemic lupus
AND HUMAN SERVICES, * erythematosus (“SLE”)
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Respondent. *
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Ronald C. Homer, Conway, Homer & Chin-Caplan, P.C., Boston, MA, for
Petitioner;
Vincent Matanoski, U. S. Dep’t of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
UNPUBLISHED DECISION1
On August 25, 2014, respondent filed a joint stipulation concerning the
petition for compensation filed by Megan Wilcox on December 14, 2011. In her
petition, petitioner alleges that the human papillomavirus (“HPV”) vaccine, which
is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the “Table”), 42 C.F.R. §100.3(a), and
which she received on December 29, 2008 caused her to develop systemic lupus
erythematosus (“SLE”). Petitioner further alleges that she 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 her condition.
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-00875-UNJ Document 78 Filed 02/13/15 Page 2 of 7
Respondent denies that the HPV immunization is the cause of petitioner’s
alleged SLE, and/or any other injury.
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 payment of $22,000.00 in the form of a check payable to
Megan Wilcox. 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 11-875V according to this decision
and the attached stipulation.2
Any questions may be directed to my law clerk, Marc Langston, at (202)
357-6392.
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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