VICP Registry Case Source Bundle
Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_12-vv-00712
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_12-vv-00712
Petitioner: Laura May
Filed: 2012-10-19
Decided: 2016-12-20
Vaccine: HPV
Vaccination date: 2010-02-23
Condition: various neurological and physical complications; chest tightness; gastrointestinal symptoms; joint pain
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 50000

AI-assisted case summary:
Laura May filed a petition on October 19, 2012, alleging that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine she received on February 23, 2010, caused her to develop various neurological and physical complications, including neurological symptoms, chest tightness, gastrointestinal symptoms, and joint pain. The respondent denied that the HPV vaccine caused petitioner's alleged injuries. The parties subsequently agreed to settle the case. On January 19, 2016, the respondent filed a stipulation agreeing to settle the case and outlining the settlement terms. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the stipulation as the decision of the Court. Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $50,000.00, payable to Laura May, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Michael G. McLaren of Black McLaren, et al., PC represented the petitioner, and Lara A. Englund of the U.S. Department of Justice represented the respondent.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Laura May alleged that the HPV vaccine administered on February 23, 2010, caused various neurological and physical complications, including neurological symptoms, chest tightness, gastrointestinal symptoms, and joint pain. The respondent denied causation. The parties reached a stipulation for settlement on January 19, 2016. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the stipulation, awarding petitioner $50,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner was represented by Michael G. McLaren, and respondent was represented by Lara A. Englund.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_12-vv-00712-0
Date issued/filed: 2016-12-20
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 1/20/2016) regarding 66 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth. (mw) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:12-vv-00712-UNJ Document 76 Filed 12/20/16 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
(Filed: January 20, 2016)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
LAURA MAY, *
* No. 12-712V
Petitioner, * Special Master Roth
*
v. *
* Damages Decision Based on Stipulation;
SECRETARY OF HEALTH * Human Papillomavirus (HPV);
AND HUMAN SERVICES, * Neurological Symptoms; Chest Tightness;
* Gastrointestinal Symptoms; Joint Pain
Respondent. *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Michael G. McLaren, Black McLaren, et al., PC, Memphis, TN, for petitioner.
Lara A. Englund, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
Roth, Special Master:
On October 19, 2012, Laura May filed a petition for compensation under the National
Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10, et seq.2 [the “Vaccine Act” or
“Program”], alleging that she developed various neurological and physical complications as a
result of the Human Papillomavirus (“HPV”) vaccine she received on February 23, 2010.
Respondent denies that the flu vaccine is the cause of petitioner’s alleged injures. Stipulation at
¶¶ 6, 17.
On January 19, 2016, respondent filed a stipulation agreeing to settle this case and
describing the settlement terms. According to respondent’s stipulation, petitioner agrees to the
proposed award of compensation. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached stipulation,
petitioner is awarded:
1 Because this unpublished decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, I intend to post this
decision on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002,
Pub. L. No. 107-347, 116 Stat. 2899, 2913 (Dec. 17, 2002). In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), petitioners
have 14 days to identify and move to delete medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute
an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I
will delete such material from public access.
2 The Program comprises 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-10 et seq. (hereinafter “Vaccine Act” or “the Act”). Hereafter,
individual section references will be to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa of the Act.
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Case 1:12-vv-00712-UNJ Document 76 Filed 12/20/16 Page 2 of 2
A lump sum of $50,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Laura
May. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available
under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).
The special master adopts the parties’ stipulation attached hereto, and awards
compensation in the amount and on the terms set forth therein. The clerk of the court is directed
to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Mindy Michaels Roth
Mindy Michaels Roth
Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by each party filing a notice renouncing the
right to seek review.
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