Kellie Dovre v. HHS - Influenza, severe tinnitus, profound hearing loss, and vertigo (2018)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On May 31, 2016, Kellie Dovre filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Ms.
Dovre alleged that she developed severe tinnitus, profound hearing loss, and vertigo after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 1, 2013. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the immunization caused petitioner's alleged injuries.
However, the parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case. The stipulation, filed on November 19, 2018, outlined the settlement terms.
Respondent agreed to issue a lump sum payment of $75,000.00, payable to Kellie Dovre, as compensation for all damages available under the program. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded compensation in the amount and on the terms set forth therein.
The decision was issued on November 19, 2018. Scott W.
Rooney, Esq. represented the petitioner, and Voris E. Johnson, Esq. represented the respondent.