E.J.Q. v. HHS - MMR, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) (2018)

On April 18, 2018, Joseph and Angela Quance, as parents of E.J.Q., filed a petition alleging that their daughter suffered acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) caused by receipt of the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Varicella, Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13), and Hepatitis A vaccines on or about March 21, 2012. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that these vaccines caused E.J.Q.'s ADEM or any other injury.

The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the matter. Special Master Laura D.

Millman adopted the stipulation and awarded compensation in the amount of $200,000.00, representing all damages available under the law. Payment was contingent upon the petitioners providing documentation of their appointment as guardians or conservators of E.J.Q.'s estate.

The decision was issued on April 18, 2018. Andrew M.

Krueger represented the petitioners, and Glenn A. MacLeod represented the respondent.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or the mechanism of injury. The theory of causation is not detailed in the public decision.