Robert Slater v. HHS - tetanus, tendinopathy (2015)

Robert Slater filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that he suffered tendinopathy as a result of a tetanus vaccine received on August 17, 2011, and an influenza vaccine received on November 30, 2011. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation for damages, agreeing that compensation should be awarded. Respondent denied that either vaccine caused petitioner's tendinopathy or any other injury.

Nevertheless, the parties stipulated to a lump sum payment of $150,000.00 to petitioner for all damages. The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Later, the parties filed a stipulation concerning attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to a total award of $35,150.00 in fees and costs, plus $650.00 in out-of-pocket costs to petitioner. The Special Master granted this request, ordering payment of fees and costs.

Judgment was entered in accordance with the terms of the parties' stipulations.