Loraine Herod v. HHS - other (2017)

Loraine Herod filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 8, 2015. The case proceeded to a damages award based on a joint stipulation between the petitioner and the respondent, which was adopted by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey.

The stipulation provided for a lump sum payment of $225,000.00, payable to Ms. Herod, to compensate for all damages available under the program.

The parties agreed to expedite the entry of judgment by renouncing their right to seek review. The public decision does not describe the specific vaccine(s) administered, the date(s) of vaccination, the alleged condition, the clinical story, or any specific theory of causation or expert testimony.