Kerri Stone v. HHS - Rotavirus, intussusception (2025)

On September 25, 2023, Kerri Stone filed a petition on behalf of her minor son, E.L., alleging that a rotavirus vaccination administered on February 8, 2023 caused intussusception. The public documents identify the vaccination as E.L.'s second rotavirus dose and state that onset occurred two days after vaccination, but they do not state his exact age.

Respondent conceded entitlement, stating that E.L. experienced intussusception following his second rotavirus vaccine with onset two days post-vaccination and that the legal prerequisites for compensation were satisfied. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran found entitlement on May 15, 2024. The public rulings do not describe the first symptoms, emergency care, diagnostic imaging, surgery or reduction procedure, hospital course, or later recovery.

On February 28, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded damages based on respondent's proffer. The award included $24,908.03 to satisfy an AmeriHealth Caritas Medicaid lien and $50,000.00 to purchase an annuity for pain and suffering, with future lump-sum payments scheduled for October 1, 2043, October 1, 2046, and October 1, 2049.