P.F. v. HHS - MMR, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On September 23, 2022, Joseph and Paige Frank filed a petition on behalf of their minor child, P.F., alleging that MMR, varicella, Hepatitis A, and influenza vaccines administered on October 20, 2021 caused idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. The entitlement ruling stated that P.F.'s ITP began seven to forty-two days after vaccination, that she had clinical manifestations of ITP, that her platelet count was below 50,000/mm3, and that no unrelated exclusionary condition was shown.
Respondent conceded compensation under the Table criteria. The public rulings do not state P.F.'s exact age or a detailed treatment course.
On May 14, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran awarded $65,000.00 for pain and suffering to be placed into a guardianship for P.F.'s benefit and $13,381.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, for a total of $78,381.00.
Theory of causation
MMR, varicella, Hep A, and influenza vaccines on October 20, 2021 causing Table ITP in minor P.F.; exact age not stated; onset 7-42 days; platelet count <50,000/mm3; no exclusionary factor. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Award $65,000 pain/suffering guardianship + $13,381 expenses = $78,381. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition September 23, 2022; damages May 14, 2025.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01364