Jaclyn Godoy v. HHS - Rotavirus, intussusception, Sandifer Syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophagitis, and constipation (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On September 30, 2020, Jaclyn Godoy, as the parent and natural guardian of L.G., filed a petition for vaccine compensation. The petition was amended on October 2, 2020.
L.G. received a rotavirus vaccine on November 13, 2018. The petitioner alleged that this vaccination caused L.G. to suffer from intussusception, Sandifer Syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophagitis, and constipation, with residual effects lasting more than six months.
The respondent denied that the rotavirus vaccine caused L.G.'s alleged injuries or current condition. The parties reached a settlement, and on January 22, 2024, Special Master Christian J.
Moran adopted their joint stipulation. The stipulation awarded a lump sum of $5,000.00, payable to Jaclyn Godoy as guardian or conservator of L.G.'s estate.
This amount represented all damages available under the Vaccine Act. Petitioner was represented by Malvina Palloj of Brewer Attorneys & Counselors, and respondent was represented by Jamica Littles of the United States Department of Justice.
Theory of causation
Petitioner alleged that the rotavirus vaccine administered on November 13, 2018, caused L.G. to suffer Table or off-Table injuries including intussusception, Sandifer Syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophagitis, and constipation, with residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied that the vaccine caused these alleged injuries or L.G.'s current condition. The parties stipulated to a settlement, and Special Master Christian J. Moran adopted the stipulation on January 22, 2024. The award was a $5,000.00 lump sum to Jaclyn Godoy as guardian/conservator of L.G.'s estate for all Vaccine Act damages. Petitioner was represented by Malvina Palloj of Brewer Attorneys & Counselors, and respondent was represented by Jamica Littles of the U.S. Department of Justice. The petition was filed on September 30, 2020, and amended on October 2, 2020.