Dawnn Dorsey v. HHS - COVID-19, other (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 6, 2023, Dawnn Dorsey, proceeding pro se, filed a petition seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Ms.
Dorsey alleged that she suffered adverse symptoms as a result of receiving her second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. The specific condition or injury was not detailed in the public decision.
The respondent is the Secretary of Health and Human Services, represented by Heather Lynn Pearlman of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a decision on February 28, 2023, dismissing the petition.
No award was granted. The public decision does not detail the specific reasons for dismissal, the petitioner's alleged condition, the onset of symptoms, any medical tests performed, or treatments received.
The decision was reissued for public availability on March 31, 2023, after the parties did not propose any redactions.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Dawnn Dorsey filed a petition on January 6, 2023, alleging adverse symptoms following her second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. The specific condition and theory of causation were not detailed in the public decision. The respondent is the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a decision on February 28, 2023, dismissing the petition. No award was granted. The public decision does not describe the alleged injury, onset, symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or any expert testimony. The case was dismissed without further explanation in the public record.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00019