Pedro Mora v. HHS - MMRV, immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On July 12, 2024, Pedro Mora filed a petition on behalf of his minor son, F.M.A. The petition alleged that a measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccination administered on September 3, 2021 caused immune thrombocytopenia purpura.
Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed February 24, 2025, stating that F.M.A. suffered ITP, a Vaccine Table condition, and that no other cause for the illness had been identified. Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on April 1, 2025.
The public documents do not state F.M.A.'s exact age at vaccination and do not describe the first signs of ITP, platelet counts, bleeding or bruising history, treatment, hospitalization, or recovery. Damages were resolved by proffer.
On April 22, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $30,000.00 to purchase an annuity and $7,757.75 for past unreimbursable expenses. The annuity was to provide two future lump-sum payments of $22,953.33, payable on January 19, 2035 and February 19, 2035, with the purchase price fixed at $30,000.00.
The total injury compensation awarded was $37,757.75.
Theory of causation
Minor child; MMRV vaccine September 3, 2021; Table ITP. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded ITP and no factor unrelated/alternative cause; public text does not state exact age or describe clinical ITP course. Entitlement April 1, 2025; damages April 22, 2025. Award $37,757.75 = $30,000.00 annuity purchase for two 2035 lump sums + $7,757.75 past unreimbursable expenses. Petition filed July 12, 2024 by father Pedro Mora. Counsel: Sean Frank Greenwood.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01064