Karie N. Duvernay v. HHS - DTaP, synovitis (2017)

Karie N. Duvernay, as the natural guardian and legal representative of W.R.D., a minor, filed a petition on May 16, 2016, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

The petition alleged that W.R.D. suffered from synovitis as a result of multiple vaccines administered on February 6, 2014, and March 11, 2014. The vaccines administered on February 6, 2014, included DTaP, IPV, and Hep B.

The vaccines administered on March 11, 2014, included Hib, PCV, and Rotavirus. Petitioner further alleged that W.R.D. experienced symptoms of this injury for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccines caused W.R.D.'s alleged synovitis or any other injury. On August 4, 2017, the parties filed a joint stipulation for damages, which the Special Master found reasonable and adopted as the decision of the Court.

Petitioner was awarded a total of $6,000.00. This award consisted of a lump sum of $3,740.00 for all damages and a lump sum payment of $2,260.00 for past unreimbursable medical expenses.

Judgment was entered in accordance with the terms of the parties' stipulation.