VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_12-vv-00875 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_12-vv-00875 Petitioner: Terezza Jones Filed: 2018-10-18 Decided: 2018-11-13 Vaccine: HPV Vaccination date: 2009-09-29 Condition: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (“SLE”) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 82000 AI-assisted case summary: On December 14, 2012, Kerri and Darrell Jones filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on behalf of their minor child, Terezza Jones. Terezza Jones was later substituted as the petitioner. The petition alleged that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations received on September 29, 2009, December 22, 2009, and May 24, 2010, caused or significantly aggravated her Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and subsequent sequelae. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the immunizations caused or aggravated her condition. Despite the respondent's denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case. The settlement terms included a lump sum payment of $5,000.00 payable to Terezza Jones and an additional $77,000.00 to purchase an annuity contract. This total compensation of $82,000.00 was intended to cover all damages. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the parties' stipulation and directed that judgment be entered accordingly. Petitioner was represented by Mark Sadaka, Esq., of Mark T. Sadaka, LLC, and respondent was represented by Debra Begley, Esq., of the US Department of Justice. The decision was issued on November 13, 2018. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Terezza Jones alleged that her HPV vaccinations on September 29, 2009, December 22, 2009, and May 24, 2010, caused or significantly aggravated her Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and subsequent sequelae. The respondent denied this claim. The parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case, resulting in a total award of $82,000.00, comprising a $5,000.00 lump sum payment to the petitioner and $77,000.00 for an annuity. The public decision does not describe the specific theory of causation, medical experts, clinical details of the alleged injury, or the mechanism by which the vaccine allegedly caused or aggravated the condition. The case was settled via stipulation, and Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the agreement. The decision date was November 13, 2018. Petitioner's counsel was Mark Sadaka, Esq., and respondent's counsel was Debra Begley, Esq. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_12-vv-00875-1 Date issued/filed: 2018-11-13 Pages: 9 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 10/18/2018) regarding 83 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth. (mw) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:12-vv-00875-UNJ Document 84 Filed 11/13/18 Page 1 of 9 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 12-875V Filed: October 18, 2018 * * * * * * * * * * * * * TEREZZA JONES, * UNPUBLISHED * Petitioner, * Decision on Joint Stipulation; * Human Papillomavirus (“HPV”) v. * Vaccine; Systemic Lupus * Erythematosus (“SLE”) SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mark Sadaka, Esq., Mark T. Sadaka, LLC, Englewood, NJ, for petitioner. Debra Begley, Esq., US Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 Roth, Special Master: On December 14, 2012, Kerri and Darrell Jones filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program2 on behalf of their then-minor child, Terezza Jones. Terezza Jones (“Ms. Jones” or “petitioner”) was substituted as petitioner on June 7, 2016. Petitioner alleges that the human papillomavirus (“HPV”) vaccinations that she received on September 29, 2009, December 22, 2009, and May 24, 2010, either caused or significantly aggravated her Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (“SLE”) and subsequent sequelae. Stipulation at 1 Although this Decision has been formally designated “unpublished,” it will nevertheless be posted on the Court of Federal Claims’s website, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107- 347, 116 Stat. 2899, 2913 (codified as amended at 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2006)). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. However, the parties may object to the Decision’s inclusion of certain kinds of confidential information. Specifically, under Vaccine Rule 18(b), each party has fourteen days within which to request redaction “of any information furnished by that party: (1) that is a trade secret or commercial or financial in substance and is privileged or confidential; or (2) that includes medical files or similar files, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy.” Vaccine Rule 18(b). Otherwise, the whole Decision will be available to the public. Id. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2012). Case 1:12-vv-00875-UNJ Document 84 Filed 11/13/18 Page 2 of 9 ¶¶ 1-4, ECF No. 82. Respondent denies that any of the aforementioned immunizations caused or significantly aggravated petitioner’s injury. Stipulation at ¶ 6. Nevertheless, the parties have agreed to settle the case. On October 18, 2018, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle this case and describing the settlement terms. Respondent agrees to issue the following payments: (1) A lump sum of $5,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Terezza Jones, and (2) An amount of $77,000.00 to purchase the annuity contract described in paragraph 10 of the stipulation. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under § 300aa-15(a). I adopt the parties’ stipulation attached hereto, and award 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. 2 Case 1:12-vv-00875-UNJ Document 84 Filed 11/13/18 Page 3 of 9 Case 1:12-vv-00875-UNJ Document 84 Filed 11/13/18 Page 4 of 9 Case 1:12-vv-00875-UNJ Document 84 Filed 11/13/18 Page 5 of 9 Case 1:12-vv-00875-UNJ Document 84 Filed 11/13/18 Page 6 of 9 Case 1:12-vv-00875-UNJ Document 84 Filed 11/13/18 Page 7 of 9 Case 1:12-vv-00875-UNJ Document 84 Filed 11/13/18 Page 8 of 9 Case 1:12-vv-00875-UNJ Document 84 Filed 11/13/18 Page 9 of 9