L.E.H. v. HHS - Hepatitis B, allergic reaction (2018)

Ryan Horton and Karin Jonch-Clasen, as parents of L.E.H., filed a petition on January 25, 2018, on behalf of their minor child, L.E.H. They alleged that L.E.H. suffered an allergic reaction as a result of receiving the Hepatitis A vaccine on May 12, 2015, and the Hepatitis B vaccine on November 25, 2015.

Petitioners further alleged that L.E.H. experienced residual effects of this condition for more than six months. The respondent denied that the vaccines caused L.E.H.'s allergic reaction or any other injury.

However, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on January 25, 2018, while maintaining their respective positions. Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the file and found the stipulation to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision. The stipulation awarded L.E.H. a lump sum of $45,000.00, payable by check to Petitioners, as compensation for all damages.

The Special Master approved this award and directed the clerk to enter judgment. Andrew Mark Krueger represented the Petitioners, and Alexis B.

Babcock represented the Respondent. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or the mechanism of the alleged allergic reaction.