Edith Bognar v. HHS - Varicella, varicella infection and hives (2017)

Edith Bognar filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 21, 2016, alleging she developed a varicella infection and hives as a result of receiving a varicella vaccination on or about June 30, 2015. The respondent denied that the vaccination caused her alleged injuries.

The parties, represented by Andrew Downing for the petitioner and Gordon Shemin for the respondent, reached a settlement agreement. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the parties' joint stipulation.

The settlement included a lump sum payment of $75,000.00, payable to Edith Bognar, as compensation for all damages. The decision was issued on March 17, 2017.