Samantha Destura v. HHS - Meningococcal, erythema multiforme (EM) and/or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) (2020)

Samantha Destura filed a petition seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered from erythema multiforme (EM) and/or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) as a result of a meningococcal vaccination received on August 4, 2016. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused these conditions or any other injury.

Despite maintaining their positions, both parties agreed to settle the case. A joint stipulation was filed on May 5, 2020, agreeing that the issues could be resolved through a settlement and that compensation should be awarded.

The Special Master reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision in the case. The stipulation awarded Samantha Destura a lump sum of $100,000.00 as compensation for all available damages.

The Special Master approved this award, and judgment was to be entered accordingly.