VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-00023 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-00023 Petitioner: Lesia Jones Filed: 2019-01-04 Decided: 2022-02-23 Vaccine: Hepatitis B Vaccination date: 2016-09-07 Condition: post-herpetic neuralgia Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 60000 AI-assisted case summary: Lesia Jones filed a petition for compensation on January 4, 2019, alleging that the Hepatitis B and varicella vaccines she received on or about September 7, 2016, caused her to suffer from post-herpetic neuralgia. The vaccines are listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Ms. Jones claimed to have suffered residual effects from this injury for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccines caused her alleged injuries or current disabilities. Despite the respondent's denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to a settlement. Special Master Christian J. Moran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court. The stipulation awarded Ms. Jones a lump sum payment of $60,000.00, payable by check to the petitioner, as compensation for all damages. The decision directed that judgment be entered accordingly, unless a motion for review was filed. Petitioner was represented by Milton C. Ragsdale, IV, of Ragsdale LLC, and respondent was represented by Alexa Roggenkamp of the United States Department of Justice. The decision was filed on February 1, 2022, and is unpublished. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Lesia Jones alleged that the Hepatitis B and varicella vaccines received on or about September 7, 2016, caused post-herpetic neuralgia, an injury listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Petitioner claimed residual effects for more than six months. Respondent denied causation. The parties reached a settlement via joint stipulation, which was adopted by Special Master Christian J. Moran. The stipulation awarded $60,000.00 as a lump sum payment for all damages. Petitioner was represented by Milton C. Ragsdale, IV, and respondent by Alexa Roggenkamp. The decision was filed on February 1, 2022. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-00023-0 Date issued/filed: 2022-02-23 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 2/01/2022) regarding 69 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (jmw) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:19-vv-00023-UNJ Document 73 Filed 02/23/22 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * LESIA JONES, * * No. 19-23V Petitioner, * Special Master Christian J. Moran * v. * Filed: February 1, 2022 * SECRETARY OF HEALTH * Stipulation; Hepatitis B vaccine; AND HUMAN SERVICES, * varicella vaccine; post-herpetic * neuralgia. Respondent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Milton C. Ragsdale, IV, Ragsdale LLC, Birmingham, AL, for Petitioner; Alexa Roggenkamp, United States Dep’t of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. UNPUBLISHED DECISION1 On February 1, 2022, the parties filed a joint stipulation concerning the petition for compensation filed by Lesia Jones on January 4, 2019. Petitioner alleged that the Hepatitis B and varicella vaccines she received on or about September 7, 2016, which are contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the “Table”), 42 C.F.R. §100.3(a), caused her to suffer from post-herpetic neuralgia. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of this injury for more than six months. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on her behalf as a result of her condition. Respondent denies that the vaccines caused petitioner alleged injuries or any or injury or petitioner’s current disabilities. 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. Case 1:19-vv-00023-UNJ Document 73 Filed 02/23/22 Page 2 of 7 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 lump sum payment of $60,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents 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. 2 Case 1:19-vv-00023-UNJ Document 73 Filed 02/23/22 Page 3 of 7 Case 1:19-vv-00023-UNJ Document 73 Filed 02/23/22 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:19-vv-00023-UNJ Document 73 Filed 02/23/22 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:19-vv-00023-UNJ Document 73 Filed 02/23/22 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:19-vv-00023-UNJ Document 73 Filed 02/23/22 Page 7 of 7