Dawn Strong v. HHS - Influenza, Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) (2025)

Dawn Strong filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered from Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) as a result of the Influenza, Hepatitis B, MMR, Tdap/Pertussis, and Varicella vaccinations she received on January 15-16, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccines caused Petitioner's conditions.

Despite maintaining their positions, both parties entered into a joint stipulation to settle the case and award compensation. The court reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as its decision.

The award includes a lump sum of $100,000.00 for first-year life care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses. Additionally, $230,000.00 was awarded to purchase an annuity contract, covering all damages available under the program.

The decision was issued on May 2, 2025, following the petition filed on February 19, 2025.