Michael Zippelli v. HHS - Tdap, neurological injuries (2017)

Michael Zippelli filed a petition for compensation on August 12, 2015, alleging that he suffered neurological injuries as a result of a Tdap vaccine administered on or about February 3, 2014. He further alleged that his symptoms persisted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the Tdap vaccine caused Petitioner's neurological injuries. Despite this denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation for damages on April 14, 2017.

Special Master Herbrina Sanders adopted the stipulation as the decision of the Court. Petitioner was awarded $130,000.00 as a lump sum for all damages, and an additional amount to purchase an annuity contract.

Both parties waived their right to seek review of the decision. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, clinical details, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.

Clifford J. Shoemaker represented the Petitioner, and Gordon E.

Shemin represented the Respondent.