VICP Registry Case Source Bundle
Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-00939
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-00939
Petitioner: KEITH SAUNDERS
Filed: 2015-09-21
Decided: 2015-09-21
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Outcome: dismissed
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AI-assisted case summary:
Keith Saunders filed a petition for vaccine injury compensation on September 21, 2015. However, it was determined that this case was initiated in error and duplicated a claim already filed by the same petitioner under case number 15-233v. To allow Mr. Saunders to proceed with his claim in the existing case, the Chief Special Master dismissed the current case without prejudice on September 21, 2015. No judgment was to be entered in this case.

Theory of causation field:
unclear

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-00939-0
Date issued/filed: 2015-10-13
Pages: 1
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 09/21/2015) regarding 9 Order Concluding Proceedings Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. (tlf) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:15-vv-00939-UNJ Document 10 Filed 10/13/15 Page 1 of 1
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
Filed: September 21, 2015
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KEITH SAUNDERS, *
* UNPUBLISHED
* No. 15-939V
Petitioner, *
*
v. * Chief Special Master Dorsey
*
SECRETARY OF HEALTH *
AND HUMAN SERVICES, *
*
Respondent. *
*
* * * * * * * * * *
ORDER CONCLUDING PROCEEDINGS
It has become apparent that this case (#15-939) was initiated in error by petitioner’s
counsel, and that it duplicates the claim made in a pre-existing case. The pre-existing case,
which is on Special Master Moran’s docket, names the same petitioner and has a case number of
15-233v.
To enable petitioner to proceed with his claims in the pre-existing case, proceedings in
the instant case must be concluded. Accordingly, pursuant to Vaccine Rule 21(a), the above-
captioned case is hereby dismissed without prejudice. The Clerk of the Court is hereby
instructed that a judgment shall not enter in the instant case pursuant to Vaccine Rule 21(a).
Any questions regarding this Order may be directed to the undersigned’s law clerk,
Francina Segbefia, at (202)357-6358, or at Francina_Segbefia@ao.uscourts.gov.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Nora Beth Dorsey
Nora Beth Dorsey
Chief Special Master