A.G. v. HHS - HPV, transverse myelitis (2016)

On September 1, 2016, A.G., a minor, through his parent and natural guardian Jorge Gutierrez, filed a petition alleging that the human-papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine administered on March 28, 2013, caused A.G. to develop transverse myelitis (TM) with residual effects lasting over six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused the TM or any other injury.

The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case, which the Special Master adopted. The decision awarding damages was issued by Special Master Laura D.

Millman on September 1, 2016. Compensation was awarded as follows: a lump sum payment of $2,903.44 to satisfy a State of Oklahoma Medicaid lien, payable by check jointly to petitioner and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

Additionally, an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract, as described in the stipulation, was awarded for all other damages. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or the mechanism of causation.

Petitioner was represented by Maximillian J. Muller, and respondent was represented by Debra A.

Filteau Begley.