VICP Registry Case Source Bundle
Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01898
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01898
Petitioner: Maryetta Spells
Filed: 2021-10-28
Decided: 2021-10-28
Vaccine: COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccination date: 
Condition: acute cardiac arrest resulting in her death
Outcome: dismissed
Award amount USD: 

AI-assisted case summary:
Maryetta Spells, an adult, filed a petition on October 28, 2021, alleging that she suffered acute cardiac arrest resulting in her death due to the COVID-19 vaccine. The petition was filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims, Office of Special Masters. Special Master Christian J. Moran issued a decision on October 28, 2021. The decision noted that the COVID-19 vaccine is not covered by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) but is instead covered by the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP). Therefore, the Special Master dismissed Ms. Spells' petition with prejudice, finding that the court lacked jurisdiction. The decision advised the petitioner to direct any further inquiries regarding COVID-19 vaccine injuries to the CICP. No award was made as the case was dismissed for jurisdictional reasons. The clerk was ordered to enter judgment accordingly. The decision was posted on the court's website pursuant to the E-Government Act.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Maryetta Spells alleged that she suffered acute cardiac arrest resulting in her death due to the COVID-19 vaccine. The Special Master, Christian J. Moran, noted that the COVID-19 vaccine is not covered by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) but rather by the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP). Consequently, the petition was dismissed with prejudice for lack of jurisdiction. The public decision does not describe the specific vaccine date, petitioner's age at vaccination, onset of symptoms, specific medical findings, treating physicians, or any expert testimony. No award was made.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01898-0
Date issued/filed: 2021-10-28
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 9/29/2021) regarding 8 DECISION of Special Master Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (amb) Service on parties made. (Main Document 9 replaced on 11/1/2021 to attach corrected decision for publication) (ypb). Petitioner served via U.S. mail. (dls)
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Case 1:21-vv-01898-UNJ Document 9 Filed 1R0E/2I8S/2S1U E PDag FeO 1 Rof P2UBLICATION
OCT 28 2021
OSM
U.S. COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
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MARYETTA SPELLS, *
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* No. 21-1898V
Petitioner, * Special Master Christian J. Moran
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v. *
* Filed: October 28, 2021
SECRETARY OF HEALTH *
AND HUMAN SERVICES, *
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Respondent. *
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DECISION DISMISSING CASE1
A September 23, 2021 petition alleged that Ms. Spells experienced acute cardiac arrest
resulting in her death due to the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine is not currently
covered by the Vaccine Program. It is instead covered by the Countermeasures Injury
Compensation Program (CICP). Therefore, any petition filed alleging an injury resulting from
the COVID-19 vaccine must be dismissed. For further information, petitioner may visit
https://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/coronavirus-announcements and direct any further inquiries
regarding COVID-19 vaccine injuries to the CICP at 1-855-266-2427 or cicp@hrsa.gov.
Accordingly, this case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The clerk shall enter
judgment accordingly.
Any questions regarding this order shall be directed to my law clerk, Annie Belanger, at
(202)357-6360.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Christian J. Moran
Christian J. Moran
1 The E-Government Act, 44 § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of
Electronic Government Services), requires that the Court post this decision on its website
(https://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/aggregator/sources/7). Once posted, anyone can access this
decision via the internet. 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 be reflected in the
document posted on the website.

Case 1:21-vv-01898-UNJ Document 9 Filed 10/28/21 Page 2 of 2
Special Master
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