Kristin Lintz v. HHS - Tdap, seizure disorder, or a significant aggravation of a pre-existing seizure disorder (2015)

Kristin Lintz filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 28, 2014. Petitioner alleged that she suffered from a seizure disorder, or a significant aggravation of a pre-existing seizure disorder, caused by the Tetanus-Diphtheria-acellular Pertussis (Tdap) vaccination she received on September 1, 2012.

Petitioner also alleged that she experienced residual effects from her injuries for more than six months. The respondent denied that the petitioner's seizure condition, or any other condition, was caused or significantly aggravated by her Tdap vaccination.

The parties reached a settlement, and on July 28, 2015, they filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case. As part of the settlement, the respondent agreed to pay petitioner a lump sum of $15,000.00, payable to Kristin Lintz, as compensation for all damages.

Special Master Thomas L. Gowen adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded compensation in the agreed-upon amount.

Separately, on July 30, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation concerning attorneys' fees and costs. The respondent did not object to the requested amount of $38,481.68 in attorneys' fees and costs.

Special Master Gowen found that the petition was brought in good faith and had a reasonable basis, making an award for fees and costs appropriate. On August 4, 2015, Special Master Gowen awarded a lump sum of $38,481.68, payable jointly to Kristin Lintz and her counsel, Carol L.

Gallagher, Esq., for petitioner's attorney fees and costs. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or the medical expert witnesses involved in this case.