Evelyn Newey v. HHS - Pneumococcal, tinnitus (2025)

Evelyn Newey filed a petition for compensation on May 4, 2022, alleging she developed tinnitus after receiving a Prevnar-13 vaccination on June 12, 2019. She filed an amended petition on November 3, 2023.

The case has involved multiple filings of medical records and expert reports. The court has issued two decisions regarding interim attorneys' fees and costs.

The first decision, on January 16, 2025, awarded $61,003.53 in fees and costs to her former counsel, Mr. Andrew Downing.

The second decision, on December 3, 2025, awarded an additional $27,942.50 in interim fees and costs to her current counsel, Ms. Alison Haskins, and her firm, following Mr.

Downing's withdrawal due to a potential conflict of interest. The case is still ongoing, with the severity requirement yet to be satisfied according to a Rule 5 Conference Order dated October 17, 2025.

The ultimate outcome of the entitlement claim has not yet been determined.