Ketleen Dormeus v. HHS - DPT/DTP, bursitis and adhesive capsulitis (2015)

Ketleen Dormeus filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 27, 2014, alleging that a diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT) vaccination received on November 21, 2010, caused her to suffer from bursitis and adhesive capsulitis. The Special Master, Lisa Hamilton-Fieldman, ruled on January 9, 2015, that Petitioner was entitled to compensation.

On March 11, 2015, the Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $50,000.00, representing all elements of compensation under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). This award was based on a Proffer on Award of Compensation filed by Respondent, to which Petitioner agreed.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, or treatments. On September 8, 2015, the parties filed a Stipulation of Facts Concerning Attorneys’ Fees and Costs, agreeing to an award of $5,017.02 for attorneys' fees and costs.

The Special Master found the petition was brought in good faith with a reasonable basis and awarded the agreed-upon amount. The total compensation awarded to Ketleen Dormeus was $55,017.02.

Petitioner was represented by Robert Land, and Respondent was represented by Traci Patton of the United States Department of Justice.