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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00295
Petitioner: B.B.
Filed: 2017-03-03
Decided: 2021-11-29
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2015-10-15
Condition: acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (“ADEM”) and/or neuromyelitis optica
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 443984

AI-assisted case summary:
On March 3, 2017, Brenda Faulk filed a petition on behalf of her minor daughter, B.B., seeking compensation after B.B. received an influenza vaccine on October 15, 2015. The petition alleged that the vaccine caused B.B. to suffer acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) and/or neuromyelitis optica. Petitioner represented that no prior civil award or settlement had been made on B.B.'s behalf for the same condition. Respondent denied that the influenza vaccine caused or significantly aggravated B.B.'s alleged ADEM, neuromyelitis optica, any other injury, or her current condition. The case resolved through a joint stipulation filed on November 23, 2021, in which the parties maintained their respective positions but agreed that judgment should enter awarding compensation. Special Master Christian J. Moran reviewed the stipulation, found it reasonable, and adopted it as the decision of the Court on November 29, 2021. The award included a lump sum of $207,058.44 payable to petitioner as guardian or conservator of B.B.'s estate for first-year life care expenses and pain and suffering, contingent upon the provision of appropriate guardianship documentation. Additionally, lien reimbursements were awarded: $155,153.69 payable jointly to petitioner and Community Health Choice, $42,767.31 payable jointly to petitioner and Texas Children's Health Plan Casualty Recovery Unit, and $3,524.99 payable jointly to petitioner and Optum Subrogation Services for Amerigroup-Texas-HOU. The stipulation also mandated that the Secretary of Health and Human Services purchase an annuity for B.B.'s future care. This annuity covers various future expenses, including unreimbursable Affordable Care Act premiums and out-of-pocket costs, Medicare-related expenses, Medigap coverage, physical therapy, medications and supplies, incontinence and mobility-related items, power wheelchair costs, case management, home modification, and wheelchair lift expenses. Many of these annuity payments are set to increase at a rate of three percent compounded annually. Petitioner was represented by Isaiah R. Kalinowski of Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A., and respondent by Mallori B. Openchowski of the Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, diagnostic tests, or treatments received by B.B.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on October 15, 2015, to minor B.B. caused acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) and/or neuromyelitis optica. Respondent denied that the vaccine caused or significantly aggravated B.B.'s alleged conditions. The case was resolved via joint stipulation, with no admission of causation by the respondent. The public decision does not detail a specific biological mechanism, clinical chronology, diagnostic tests, or treatments. The award includes a lump sum of $207,058.44 for first-year life care expenses and pain and suffering, payable to B.B.'s guardian/conservator upon documentation. It also includes lien reimbursements totaling $201,445.99 to Community Health Choice, Texas Children's Health Plan Casualty Recovery Unit, and Optum Subrogation Services for Amerigroup-Texas-HOU. Furthermore, an annuity was purchased for future care expenses, with payments generally increasing at three percent compounded annually. Petition filed March 3, 2017; stipulation filed November 23, 2021; Special Master Christian J. Moran decision and award on November 29, 2021. Petitioner's counsel was Isaiah R. Kalinowski of Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A., and respondent's counsel was Mallori B. Openchowski of the Department of Justice.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00295-0
Date issued/filed: 2021-12-21
Pages: 13
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/29/2021) regarding 122 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (jmw) Service on parties made.
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In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
BRENDA FAULK, *
on behalf of B.B., a minor *
* No. 17-295V
Petitioner, * Special Master Christian J. Moran
*
v. * Filed: November 29, 2021
*
SECRETARY OF HEALTH * Stipulation; influenza (“flu”) vaccine;
AND HUMAN SERVICES, * acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
* (“ADEM”); neuromyelitis optica.
*
Respondent. *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Isaiah R. Kalinowski, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for
Petitioner;
Mallori B. Openchowski, United States Dep’t of Justice, Washington, DC, for
Respondent.
UNPUBLISHED DECISION1
On November 23, 2021, the parties filed a joint stipulation concerning the
petition for compensation filed by Brenda Faulk on March 3, 2017. In her petition,
petitioner alleged that the influenza (“flu”) vaccine, which is contained in the
Vaccine Injury Table (the “Table”), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a), and which B.B. received
on October 15, 2015, caused B.B. to suffer acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
(“ADEM”) and/or neuromyelitis optica. Petitioner represents that there has been
no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on B.B.’s behalf as a
result of her condition.
1 The E-Government Act, 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and
Promotion of Electronic Government Services), requires that the Court post this decision on its
website. Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 18(b), the parties have 14 days to file a motion proposing
redaction of medical information or other information described in 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-12(d)(4).
Any redactions ordered by the special master will appear in the document posted on the website.

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Respondent denies that the vaccine either caused or significantly aggravated
B.B.’s alleged ADEM or neuromyelitis optica or any other injury or her current
condition.
Nevertheless, the parties agree to the joint stipulation, attached hereto. The
undersigned finds said stipulation reasonable and adopts it as the decision of the
Court in awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein.
Damages awarded in that stipulation include:
a. A lump sum payment of $207,058.44, which amount represents
compensation for first year life care expenses and pain and suffering,
in the form of a check payable to petitioner as guardian(s) /
conservator(s) of the estate of B.B. for the benefit of B.B. No
payments shall be made until petitioner provides respondent with
documentation establishing that she has been appointed as
guardian(s) / conservator(s) of B.B.’s estate.
b. A lump sum payment of $155,153.69, which amount represents
reimbursement of a lien for services rendered on behalf of B.B., in
the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and Community
Health Choice:
Other Party Liability
Attn: Kelly Gourley
415 Chartiers Ave.
Carnegie, PA 15106
Agreement #: 531275013
Petitioner agrees to endorse this check to Community Health Choice.
c. A lump sum payment of $42,767.31, which amount represents
reimbursement of a lien for services rendered on behalf of B.B., in
the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and TEXAS
CHILDREN’S HEALTH PLAN CASUALTY RECOVERY UNIT:
TEXAS CHILDREN’S HEALTH PLAN CASUALTY RECOVERY
UNIT
HMS P.O. Box 168747
Irving Texas, 75016-8747
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Case Number: 107083
Petitioner agrees to endorse this check to TEXAS CHILDREN’S
HEALTH PLAN CASUALTY RECOVERY UNIT.
d. A lump sum payment of $3,524.99, which amount represents
reimbursement of a lien for services rendered on behalf of B.B. by
Amerigroup-Texas-HOU, in the form of a check payable jointly to
petitioner and Optum Subrogation Services:
Optum Subrogation Services
L-3994
Columbus, OH 43260-3994
Tax ID: 41-1858498
Optum File #: SN18051665
Petitioner agrees to endorse this check to Optum Subrogation
Services.
e. An amount sufficient to purchase the annuity contract described in
paragraph 10 of the stipulation, paid to the life insurance company
from which the annuity will be purchased.
These amounts represent compensation for all damages that would be
available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).
In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC, Appendix B,
the clerk is directed to enter judgment according to this decision and the attached
stipulation.2
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Christian J. Moran
Christian J. Moran
Special Master
2 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties can expedite entry of judgment by each
party filing a notice renouncing the right to seek review by a United States Court of Federal
Claims judge.
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IN THE UNITEDSTATES COURT OFFEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OFSPECIAL MASTERS
BRENDA FAULK, )
onbehalfof B.B.,aminor, )
)
Petitioner, )
v. ) No.17-295V
) Special MasterMoran
SECRETARYOFHEALTH ANDHUMAN ) ECF
SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
STIPULATION
Theparties herebystipulatetothefollowingmatters:
1. Onbehalfofherdaughter,B.B.,petitionerfiledapetitionforvaccinecompensation
undertheNational Vaccine InjuryCompensation Program,42U.S.C.§300aa-10to34(the
“VaccineProgram”). Thepetitionseeks compensationforinjuries allegedlyrelatedto B.B.’s
receipt oftheinfluenza(“flu”)vaccine,whichvaccineis containedintheVaccine InjuryTable
(the“Table”),42C.F.R.§100.3(a).
2. B.B. receivedherimmunizationonOctober15,2015.
3. Thevaccinewas administeredwithintheUnitedStates.
4. Petitionerallegesthat B.B.sufferedfrom acute disseminatedencephalomyelitis
(“ADEM”)and/orneuromyelitis opticaas a result ofreceivingthevaccine.
5. Petitionerrepresents that therehas been nopriorawardorsettlement of acivil action
fordamages onbehalfof B.B. as aresult ofher condition.

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6. Respondent denies that thevaccinecausedorsignificantlyaggravatedB.B.’s alleged
ADEM orneuromyelitis opticaoranyotherinjuryorhercurrent condition.
7. Maintainingtheir above-statedpositions,theparties nevertheless nowagreethat the
issues betweenthem shall besettledandthat adecisionshould beenteredawardingthe
compensationdescribedinparagraph8ofthis Stipulation.
8. As soonas practicable after anentryofjudgment reflectingadecisionconsistent with
theterms ofthis Stipulation,andafterpetitionerhas filedanelectiontoreceivecompensation
pursuant to42U.S.C.§300aa-21(a)(1),theSecretaryofHealthandHuman Services will issue
thefollowingvaccine compensationpayments:
a.Alumpsum of$207,058.44,whichamount represents compensation for first yearlife
care expenses andpainandsuffering,intheform ofacheckpayabletopetitioneras
guardian(s)/conservator(s)oftheestateofB.B.for thebenefit of B.B. Nopayments shall
bemadeuntil petitioner provides respondent with documentationestablishingthat she
has beenappointed as guardian(s)/conservator(s) ofB.B.’s estate;
b. Alump sum of$155,153.69,1 whichamount represents reimbursement ofalienfor
services renderedonbehalfofB.B.,intheform ofacheckpayablejointlytopetitioner
andCommunityHealth Choice:
OtherPartyLiability
Attn: KellyGourley
415Chartiers Ave.
Carnegie,PA15106
Agreement #: 531275013
Petitioneragrees toendorsethis checkto CommunityHealthChoice.
c. Alump sum of$42,767.31,2 whichamount represents reimbursement of alienfor
1Thisamountrepresentsfullsatisfactionofanyrightofsubrogation,assignment,claim,lien,orcauseofactionthe
StateofTexasCommunityHealthChoicemayhaveagainstanyindividualasaresultofanyMedicaidpayments
CommunityHealthChoicehasmadetooronbehalfofB.B.asaresultofherallegedvaccine-relatedinjurysuffered
onoraboutOctober15,2015,underTitleXIXoftheSocialSecurityAct,see42U.S.C.§300aa-15(g),(h).
2Thisamountrepresentsfullsatisfactionofanyrightofsubrogation,assignment,claim,lien,orcauseofactionthe
StateofTexasChildren’sHealthPlanCasualtyRecoveryUnitmayhaveagainstanyindividualasaresultofany
MedicaidpaymentsChildren’sHealthPlanhasmadetooronbehalfofB.B.asaresultofherallegedvaccine-
relatedinjurysufferedonoraboutOctober15,2015,underTitleXIXoftheSocialSecurityAct,see42U.S.C.§
300aa-15(g),(h).
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services renderedonbehalfofB.B.,intheform ofacheckpayablejointlytopetitioner
andTEXAS CHILDREN’S HEALTHPLANCASUALTYRECOVERYUNIT:
TEXAS CHILDREN’S HEALTHPLANCASUALTYRECOVERYUNIT
HMS P.O.Box 168747
IrvingTexas,75016-8747
CaseNumber: 107083
Petitioneragrees toendorsethis checkto TEXAS CHILDREN’S HEALTH PLANCASUALTY
RECOVERYUNIT.
d. Alump sum of$3,524.99,3 whichamount represents reimbursement of alienfor
services renderedonbehalfofB.B.byAmerigroup-Texas-HOU,intheform ofacheck
payablejointlytopetitionerandOptum SubrogationServices:
Optum SubrogationServices
L-3994
Columbus,OH43260-3994
Tax ID: 41-1858498
Optum File#: SN18051665
Petitioneragrees toendorsethis checkto Optum SubrogationServices.
e.Anamount sufficient topurchasetheannuitycontract describedinparagraph10
below,paidtothelifeinsurance companyfrom whichtheannuitywill bepurchased (the
“Life InsuranceCompany”).
Theseamounts represent compensationforall damages that wouldbeavailableunder42
U.S.C.§300aa-15(a).
9. The Life InsuranceCompanymust have aminimum of$250,000,000.00capital and
surplus,exclusiveofanymandatorysecurityvaluationreserve. The Life InsuranceCompany
must haveoneofthefollowingratings from twoofthefollowingratingorganizations:
a. A.M.Best Company: A++,A+, A+g,A+p,A+r, orA+s;
b. Moody’s InvestorServiceClaims PayingRating: Aa3,Aa2,Aa1,orAaa;
c. StandardandPoor’s Corporation InsurerClaims-PayingAbilityRating: AA-,
AA,AA+, orAAA;
3Thisamountrepresentsfullsatisfactionofanyrightofsubrogation,assignment,claim,lien,orcauseofaction
Amerigroup-TexasmayhaveagainstanyindividualasaresultofanyMedicaidpaymentsAmerigroup-Texashas
madetooronbehalfofB.B.asaresultofherallegedvaccine-relatedinjurysufferedonoraboutOctober15,2015,
underTitleXIXoftheSocialSecurityAct,see42U.S.C.§300aa-15(g),(h).
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d. FitchCredit RatingCompany, InsuranceCompanyClaims PayingAbilityRating:
AA-,AA,AA+,or AAA.
10. TheSecretaryof HealthandHumanServices agrees topurchaseanannuitycontract
from the Life Insurance Companyforthebenefit ofB.B.,pursuant towhichthe Life Insurance
Companywill agreetomakepayments periodicallytopetitioner,as thecourt-appointed
guardian(s)/conservator(s)oftheestateofB.B.for thefollowingitems ofcompensation:
a.For futureunreimbursableAffordableCareAct Premium expenses,beginningonthe
first anniversaryofthedateofjudgment,anannual amount of$3,334.56tobepaidupto
theanniversaryofthedateofjudgment in year2032,increasingat the rate ofthree
percent (3%), compoundedannuallyfrom thedate ofjudgment.
b.ForfutureunreimbursableAffordableCareAct Maximum out ofPocket expenses,
beginningonthefirst anniversaryofthedateofjudgment,an annual amount of
$7,000.00tobepaidupto theanniversaryofthedateofjudgment in year2071,
increasingat the rateofthreepercent (3%), compoundedannuallyfrom thedateof
judgment.
c.For futureunreimbursableMedicarePart BDeductibleand Bactrim expenses,
beginningonthe anniversaryofthedateofjudgment in year2071,an annual amount of
$366.80tobepaidfortheremainderof B.B.’s life,increasingat the rateof threepercent
(3%),compoundedannuallyfrom thedateofjudgment.
d.ForfutureunreimbursableMedigapG expenses,beginningontheanniversaryofthe
dateofjudgment in year 2071,anannual amount of$1,710.96tobepaidforthe
remainderofB.B.’s life, increasingat the rateofthreepercent (3%), compounded
annuallyfrom thedateof judgment.
e.For futureunreimbursablePhysical Therapyexpenses,beginningonthefirst
anniversaryofthedateof judgment,an annual amount of$150.00tobepaiduptothe
anniversaryofthedateof judgment in year2025,increasingat therateofthreepercent
(3%),compoundedannuallyfrom thedateofjudgment.
f. For futureunreimbursableVitaminD3,Miralax,andDulcolax Suppositoryexpenses,
beginningonthefirst anniversaryofthedateofjudgment,an annual amount of$162.13
tobepaidfortheremainderof B.B.’s life,increasingat therateofthreepercent (3%),
compoundedannuallyfrom thedateofjudgment.
g. Forfutureunreimbursable IncontinencePad, Diaper Brief,Wipe,Glove, Sheet
Protector,CHUX,NeurologistMileage,UltrasoundofKidneysMileage,Physical
TherapyEvaluation Mileage, and Physical TherapyMileageexpenses,beginningonthe
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first anniversaryofthedateofjudgment,anannual amount of$750.63tobepaidup to
theanniversaryofthedateofjudgment in year2025. Then,beginningontheanniversary
ofthedateofjudgment in year2025,anannual amount of$654.63tobepaiduptothe
anniversaryofthedateof judgment in year2027. Then,beginningontheanniversaryof
thedateofjudgment in year2027,an annual amount of$612.63tobepaiduptothe
anniversaryofthedateof judgment in year2032. Thereafter,beginningon the
anniversaryofthedateof judgment in year2032,anannual amount of$557.81tobepaid
fortheremainderof B.B.’s life,all amounts increasingat therateofthreepercent (3%),
compoundedannuallyfrom thedateofjudgment.
h.ForfutureunreimbursableShowerChair,Extra WideTennis Shoe,andWheelchair
Packexpenses,beginningonthefirst anniversaryofthedateofjudgment, anannual
amount of$106.02tobepaidfortheremainderof B.B.’s life,increasingat therateof
threepercent (3%),compoundedannuallyfrom thedateofjudgment.
i.ForfutureunreimbursablePowerWheelchair,PowerWheelchairMaintenance,
WheelchairCover, andPortableRampexpenses, ontheanniversaryofthe dateof
judgment in year2025,a lumpsum of$2,433.00. Thereafter,beginningon the
anniversaryofthedateof judgment in year2026,anannual amount of$668.03tobepaid
fortheremainderof B.B.’s life,all amounts increasingat therateofthreepercent (3%),
compoundedannuallyfrom thedateofjudgment.
j.ForfutureunreimbursableCaseManagement expenses,beginningonthe first
anniversaryofthedateof judgment,an annual amount of$1,500.00tobepaiduptothe
anniversaryofthedateof judgment in year2025. Then,beginningontheanniversaryof
thedateofjudgment in year2025,an annual amount of$3,000.00tobepaiduptothe
anniversaryofthedateof judgment in year2026,all amounts increasingat therateof
threepercent (3%),compoundedannuallyfrom thedateofjudgment.
k.ForfutureunreimbursableHandicaphomeModificationAllowance expenses,onthe
anniversaryofthedateof judgment in year2031,a lumpsum of$4,500.00,increasingat
therateofthreepercent (3%),compounded annuallyfrom thedateofjudgment.
l.ForfutureunreimbursableWheelchair Lift expenses,ontheanniversaryofthedateof
judgment in year2025,a lumpsum of$1,880.00. Thereafter,beginningon the
anniversaryofthedateof judgment in year2026,anannual amount of$376.00tobepaid
fortheremainderof B.B.’s life,all amounts increasingat therateofthreepercent (3%),
compoundedannuallyfrom thedateofjudgment.
At thesolediscretionoftheSecretaryofHealthandHumanServices,theperiodicpayments may
beprovidedtothepetitionerinmonthly,quarterly,annual,orotherinstallments. The“annual
amounts”set forthabove describeonlythetotal yearlysum tobepaidtothepetitionerand do
not requirethat thepayment bemadein one annual installment. Thepetitionerwill continueto
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receivetheannuitypayments from the Life InsuranceCompanyonlysolongas B.B.is aliveat
thetimethat aparticular payment is due. WrittennoticetotheSecretaryof HealthandHuman
Services,andthe Life InsuranceCompanyshall be providedwithintwenty(20)days of B.B.’s
death.
11. Theannuitycontract will beownedsolelyandexclusivelybytheSecretaryofHealth
andHumanServices and will bepurchased as soonas practicablefollowingthe entryofa
judgment inconformitywiththis Stipulation. Theparties stipulateand agreethat theSecretary
ofHealthand HumanServices andtheUnitedStates ofAmericaarenot responsibleforthe
payment ofanysums otherthantheamounts set forthinparagraph8hereinandtheamounts
awardedpursuant toparagraph12herein,andthat theydonot guaranteeor insureanyofthe
futureannuitypayments. Uponthepurchaseoftheannuitycontract,theSecretaryofHealthand
HumanServices andthe United States ofAmerica arereleasedfrom anyandall obligations with
respect tofutureannuitypayments.
12. As soonas practicableaftertheentryofjudgment onentitlement inthis case,and
afterpetitionerhas filed bothaproper andtimelyelectiontoreceivecompensationpursuant to
42U.S.C.§300aa-21(a)(1),andanapplication,theparties will submit tofurtherproceedings
beforethespecial master toawardreasonableattorneys’fees andcosts incurred inproceeding
uponthis petition.
13. Petitionerandherattorneyrepresent that compensationtobeprovided pursuant to
this Stipulationis not foranyitems orservices for whichtheProgram is not primarilyliable
under42U.S.C.§300aa-15(g),totheextent that payment has beenmadeor can reasonablybe
expectedtobemadeunderanyStatecompensationprograms,insurancepolicies,Federal or
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Statehealthbenefits programs (otherthanTitleXIXoftheSocial SecurityAct (42U.S.C.§
1396et seq.)),orbyentities that providehealthservices onapre-paidbasis.
14. Payments madepursuant toparagraph8and anyamounts awardedpursuant to
paragraph12ofthis Stipulationwill bemadeinaccordancewith42U.S.C.§300aa-15(i),
subject totheavailabilityofsufficient statutoryfunds.
15. Theparties andtheir attorneys furtheragree andstipulatethat,except foranyaward
forattorneys’ fees andlitigationcosts,andpast unreimbursedexpenses,the moneyprovided
pursuant tothis Stipulationwill beusedsolelyfor thebenefit of B.B.as contemplatedbyastrict
constructionof42U.S.C.§300aa-15(a)and (d), andsubject totheconditions of42U.S.C.§
300aa-15(g)and(h).
16. Petitionerrepresents that shepresentlyis,orwithin90days ofthedate ofjudgment
will become,dulyauthorizedtoserveas guardian(s)/conservator(s)of B.B.’s estateunderthe
laws oftheStateofTexas. Nopayments pursuant tothis Stipulationshallbemadeuntil
petitionerprovides theSecretarywithdocumentationestablishingher appointment as
guardian(s)/conservator(s)ofB.B.’s estate. If petitioneris not authorizedbyacourt of
competent jurisdictiontoserveas guardian(s)/conservator(s)ofthe estateofB.B.at thetimea
payment pursuant tothis Stipulationistobemade,anysuchpayment shall bepaidtothepartyor
parties appointedbya court ofcompetent jurisdictiontoserveas guardian(s)/conservator(s)of
theestateof B.B.uponsubmissionofwrittendocumentationofsuchappointment tothe
Secretary.
17. In returnforthepayments describedinparagraphs 8and12, petitioner,inher
individual capacityandas legal representativesof B.B.,onbehalfofherself,B.B., and B.B.’s
heirs,executors,administrators,successors or assigns,does foreverirrevocablyand
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unconditionallyrelease, acquit anddischargethe UnitedStates andtheSecretaryof Healthand
HumanServices from anyand all actions orcauses ofaction(includingagreements,judgments,
claims,damages,loss of services,expenses andall demands ofwhateverkindornature)that
havebeenbrought,could havebeenbrought,orcouldbetimelybrought intheCourt ofFederal
Claims,undertheNational Vaccine InjuryCompensationProgram,42U.S.C.§300aa-10et
seq., onaccount of,orin anywaygrowingout of, anyandall knownorunknown,suspectedor
unsuspectedpersonal injuries toordeathof B.B.resultingfrom,or alleged tohaveresultedfrom
thevaccinationadministered onOctober15,2015, as alleged bypetitionerinapetitionfor
vaccine compensationfiledonorabout March3, 2017,intheUnitedStates Court ofFederal
Claims as petitionNo. 17-295V.
18. IfB.B.shoulddiepriortoentryofjudgment,this agreement shall bevoidableupon
propernoticetotheCourt onbehalfofeitherorbothoftheparties.
19. Ifthespecial master fails toissueadecisionincompleteconformitywiththeterms
ofthis StipulationoriftheCourt ofFederal Claims fails to enterjudgment inconformitywitha
decisionthat is incompleteconformitywiththeterms ofthis Stipulation,then theparties’
settlement andthis Stipulationshall bevoidableat thesolediscretionofeitherparty.
20. This Stipulationexpresses afull and complete negotiated settlementof liabilityand
damages claimed undertheNational ChildhoodVaccine InjuryAct of1986,as amended, except
as otherwisenotedinparagraph12above. Thereis absolutelynoagreement onthepart ofthe
parties hereto tomakeanypayment ortodoanyact orthingotherthanis hereinexpresslystated
andclearlyagreedto. Theparties furtheragreeandunderstandthat theawarddescribedinthis
Stipulationmayreflect a compromiseoftheparties’respectivepositionsas to liabilityand/or
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amount ofdamages, and further,that a changeinthenatureoftheinjuryor conditionorinthe
items ofcompensationsought,is not grounds tomodifyor revisethis agreement.
21. Petitionerherebyauthorizes respondent todisclosedocuments filedbypetitionerin
this caseconsistent withthePrivacyAct andtheroutineuses describedintheNational Vaccine
InjuryCompensationProgram System ofRecords, No.09-15-0056.
22. This Stipulation shall not beconstruedas an admissionbythe UnitedStates orthe
SecretaryofHealthand HumanServices that the vaccine causedorsignificantlyaggravated
B.B.’s alleged ADEM or neuromyelitis opticaoranyotherinjuryorcondition.
23. All rights andobligations ofpetitionerhereundershall applyequallyto petitioner’s
heirs,executors,administrators,successors,and/or assigns as legal representatives ofB.B.
ENDOFSTIPULATION
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