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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_12-vv-00466
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_12-vv-00466
Petitioner: Christopher Jones
Filed: 2012-07-25
Decided: 2016-03-08
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2010-09-30
Condition: chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 1550996

AI-assisted case summary:
Christopher Jones filed a petition on July 25, 2012, alleging that an influenza vaccination he received on September 30, 2010, a vaccine contained in the Vaccine Injury Table, caused him to develop chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), with residual effects lasting more than six months.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's CIDP or any other injury. Nonetheless, both parties agreed in a joint stipulation filed August 3, 2015 to settle the case. Special Master Moran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Petitioner received: a lump sum of $1,550,996.29, representing compensation for first-year life care expenses ($114,671.96), lost earnings ($1,189,127.22), pain and suffering ($240,000.00), and past unreimbursable expenses ($7,197.11); and an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract for future care payments.

Special Master Moran also awarded attorneys' fees of $75,000.00, payable jointly to petitioner and his counsel, Mark T. Sadaka of Sadaka Associates LLC, plus $300.76 in personal out-of-pocket costs payable to petitioner.

Theory of causation field:
Flu Sep 30, 2010 → CIDP (Table vaccine). Joint stipulation Aug 3, 2015; respondent denied causation; SM Moran. $1,550,996.29 lump (year-1 life care $114,671.96 + lost earnings $1,189,127.22 + P&S $240,000 + past unreimbursable $7,197.11) + annuity. Fees $75,000 + $300.76 personal (Sadaka, Sadaka Associates, Englewood NJ).

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_12-vv-00466-0
Date issued/filed: 2015-09-15
Pages: 10
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 08/07/2015) regarding 69 DECISION Stipulation. Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (tpj) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:12-vv-00466-UNJ Document 72 Filed 09/15/15 Page 1 of 10
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
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CHRISTOPHER JONES, *
* No. 12-466V
Petitioner, * Special Master Christian J. Moran
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v. * Filed: August 7, 2015
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SECRETARY OF HEALTH * Stipulation; influenza (“flu”) vaccine;
AND HUMAN SERVICES, * chronic inflammatory demyelinating
* polyneuropathy (“CIDP”).
Respondent. *
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Mark Sadaka, Law Offices of Sadaka Associates, LLC, Englewood, NJ, for
petitioner;
Jennifer Reynaud, United States Dep’t of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
UNPUBLISHED DECISION1
On August 3, 2015, respondent filed a joint stipulation concerning the
petition for compensation filed by Christopher Jones on July 25, 2012. In his
petition, petitioner alleged that the influenza (“flu”) vaccine, which is contained in
the Vaccine Injury Table (the “Table”), 42 C.F.R. §100.3(a), and which he
received on September 30, 2010, caused him to suffer chronic inflammatory
demyelinating polyneuropathy (“CIDP”). Petitioner further alleges that he
experienced 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 on his behalf as a result of his condition.
Respondent denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner to suffer from
CIDP, or any other injury, and denies that his current disabilities are sequelae of a
vaccine-related 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 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.

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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:
a. A lump sum of $1,550,996.29, which amount represents
compensation for first year life care expenses ($114,671.96); lost
earnings ($1,189,127.22); pain and suffering ($240,000.00); and past
unreimbursable expenses ($7,197.11) in the form of a check payable
to petitioner, Christopher Jones; and
b. An amount sufficient to purchase the annuity contract described in
paragraph 10 of the stipulation attached hereto as “Appendix A,”
paid to the life insurance company from which the annuity will be
purchased (the "Life Insurance Company").2
In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC, Appendix B,
the clerk is directed to enter judgment in case 12-466V according to this decision
and the attached stipulation.3
Any questions may be directed to my law clerk, Mary Holmes, at (202) 357-
6360.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Christian J. Moran
Christian J. Moran
Special Master
2 The Life Insurance Company must have a minimum of $250,000,000 capital and
surplus, exclusive of any mandatory security valuation reserve. The Life Insurance Company
must have one of the following ratings from two of the following rating organizations:
a. A.M. Best Company: A++, A+, A+g, A+p, A+r, or A+s;
b. Moody's Investor Service Claims Paying Rating: Aa3, Aa2, Aa1, or Aaa;
c. Standard and Poor's Corporation Insurer Claims-Paying Ability Rating: AA-, AA,
AA+, or AAA;
d. Fitch Credit Rating Company, Insurance Company Claims Paying Ability Rating:
AA-, AA, AA+, or AAA.
3 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_12-vv-00466-1
Date issued/filed: 2016-03-08
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 2/16/16) regarding 75 DECISION Fees Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (Attachments: #1 Appendix 1)(dh) Copy to parties. Modified on 7/10/2019 to include the attachment(s) in the main document for posting to the courts website (da).
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Case 1:12-vv-00466-UNJ Document 78 Filed 03/08/16 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
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CHRISTOPHER JONES, *
* No. 12-466V
Petitioner, * Special Master Christian J. Moran
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v. * Filed: February 16, 2016
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SECRETARY OF HEALTH * Attorneys’ fees and costs; award
AND HUMAN SERVICES, * in the amount to which
* respondent does not object.
Respondent. *
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Mark Sadaka, Sadaka Associates LLC, Englewood, NJ, for petitioner;
Jennifer Reynaud, United States Dep’t of Justice, Washington, D.C., for
respondent.
UNPUBLISHED DECISION ON FEES AND COSTS1
On February 5, 2016, petitioner filed a stipulation of fact for attorneys’ fees
and costs. 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 aspects of the draft application.
Based on subsequent discussions, petitioner amended his application to request
$75,000.00, an amount to which respondent does not object. The Court awards
this amount.
On July 25, 2012, Christopher Jones filed a petition for compensation
alleging that the influenza (“flu”) vaccine he received on September 30, 2010,
caused him to suffer chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
(“CIDP”). Petitioner received compensation based upon the parties’ stipulation.
1 The E-Government Act, 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and
Promotion of Electronic Government Services), 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.

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Decision, issued August 7, 2015. 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 $75,000.00, in attorneys’ fees and costs for his
counsel. Additionally, in compliance with General Order No. 9, petitioner states
that he incurred $300.76, in out-of-pocket litigation expenses while pursuing this
claim. Respondent has no objection to the amount requested for attorneys’ fees
and costs.
After reviewing the request, the Court awards the following:
a. A lump sum of $75,000.00, in the form of a check made payable to
petitioner and petitioner’s attorney, Mark T. Sadaka, of Sadaka
Associates LLC, for attorneys’ fees and other litigation costs
available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e).
b. A lump sum of $300.76, payable to petitioner, Christopher Jones, for
costs incurred in pursuit of his petition.
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, Dan Hoffman, at (202) 357-
6360.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Christian J. Moran
Christian J. Moran
Special Master
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1 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL MASTERS
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CHRISTOPHER JONES,
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Petitioner, Case No.: 12-466V
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SPECIAL MASTER CHRISTIAN J.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, MORAN
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Respondent.
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STIPULATION OF FACT CONCERNING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS
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It is hereby stipulated by and between the parties, the following factual matters:
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1. Mark T. Sadaka is the attorney of record for petitioner in this matter.
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14 2. Petitioner forwarded a draft final Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs
(“Application”) to respondent. In informal discussions, respondent raised
15 objections to certain aspects of petitioner’s Application. Based on these
discussions, petitioner has amended her Application in this matter to request
16 reimbursement for attorneys’ fees and costs in the amount of $75,000.00, to
which respondent does not object.
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3. Pursuant to General Order #9, petitioner represents to respondent that he
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incurred $300.76 in reimbursable costs in pursuit of his claim.
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4. The parties now request that a decision awarding final attorneys’ fees and
20 costs, in the amount of $75,000.00 payable jointly to petitioner and
petitioner’s counsel, be issued. The parties also request a decision awarding
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22 5. This Stipulation does not represent an agreement by respondent to the hourly
rates of the professionals who worked on this matter, nor may a waiver of any
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objections that respondent bring in other cases.
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MARK T. SADAKA JENNIFER L. REYNAUD, ESQ.
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Counsel for Petitioner Trial Attorney
SADAKA ASSOCIATES LLC Torts Branch, Civil Division
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155 North Dean Street, 4th Floor U.S. Department of Justice
Englewood, NJ 07631 P.O. Box 146
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Ben Franklin Station
7 Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
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