Jackson Massey v. HHS - Tdap, idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) (2022)

Jackson Massey, initially represented by his parents, filed a petition alleging that he suffered from idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) as a result of receiving a tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine and a meningococcal conjugate (Menactra) vaccine. The petition was filed on September 22, 2016.

Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccines caused petitioner's ITP or any other injury. However, the parties reached a stipulation for compensation.

During the pendency of the case, Jackson Massey reached the age of majority. The parties agreed to a settlement that includes a lump sum payment of $30,000.00 to the petitioner and an additional $50,000.00 to purchase an annuity contract.

This award is intended to compensate for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court, ordering judgment to be entered in accordance with the terms of the stipulation.