Spencer Vick v. HHS - Hepatitis A, Vasovagal Syncope (2019)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Spencer Vick filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 9, 2019, alleging he suffered vasovagal syncope as a result of receiving Hepatitis A and meningococcal vaccines on September 14, 2017. The respondent agreed that Mr.
Vick sustained a vasovagal syncope within the time period set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table but denied that he suffered the residual effects of this injury as required under the program. The parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.
Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey adopted the stipulation, awarding Spencer Vick a lump sum of $10,000.00 for all items of damages. The decision was filed on October 29, 2019.
Petitioner was represented by David Gregory Rogers of Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC, and respondent was represented by Gabrielle Manganiello Fielding of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Spencer Vick alleged vasovagal syncope following administration of Hepatitis A and meningococcal vaccines on September 14, 2017. Respondent agreed that petitioner sustained a vasovagal syncope within the time period set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table but denied residual effects. The parties filed a joint stipulation for settlement. The Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding $10,000.00 as a lump sum for all damages. The public decision does not describe the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or detailed clinical findings. Petitioner was represented by David Gregory Rogers, and respondent was represented by Gabrielle Manganiello Fielding. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued the decision on October 29, 2019.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00447