I.D. v. HHS - Rotavirus, intussusception (2023)

Jean and Dayre Deoleo, on behalf of their minor daughter I.D., filed a petition on November 29, 2023, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. They alleged that I.D. suffered an intussusception as a result of receiving a rotavirus vaccine on September 8, 2020.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on November 27, 2023, conceding that the petitioners are entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that the record supports an intussusception following the rotavirus vaccine as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, that there is no preponderant evidence of an alternative cause, and that the statutory severity requirement is met.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found that the petitioners, on behalf of I.D., are entitled to compensation.

The case is now proceeding to determine the award of damages. Petitioner counsel was John Robert Howie of Howie Law, PC.

Respondent counsel was Camille Michelle Collett of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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