Nicholas Edwards v. HHS - HPV, erythema multiforme (including ulcers, blisters, and fatigue) (2019)

Nicholas Edwards filed a petition on June 6, 2016, seeking compensation for erythema multiforme, including ulcers, blisters, and fatigue, which he alleged resulted from his June 11, 2013, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The petitioner claimed to have experienced residual effects of this condition for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the HPV vaccine caused the alleged injury. However, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation.

The stipulation stated that the HPV vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. The parties agreed that a decision should be entered awarding compensation, with respondent maintaining its position that the vaccine did not cause the injury.

Special Master Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision. The decision awarded Nicholas Edwards a lump sum of $80,000.00 as compensation for all damages.