DocketNumber: 14-4
Judges: Mindy Michaels Roth
Filed Date: 5/1/2018
Status: Non-Precedential
Modified Date: 5/1/2018
In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 14-04V Filed: April 2, 2018 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MICHELLE RENAUD and MICHAEL * UNPUBLISHED RENAUD, as Parents and Natural * Guardians of Minor, L.R., * * Petitioner, * Decision on Joint Stipulation; v. * Transverse Myelitis (“TM”); DTaP, * IPV/OPV, PCV-13, Hep B, and Rotavirus SECRETARY OF HEALTH * vaccinations. AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Kate G. Westad, Esq., Larkin Hoffman, et al, Ltd., Minneapolis, MN, for petitioners. Claudia B. Gangi, Esq., U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION 1 Roth, Special Master: On January 2, 2014, Michelle Renaud and Michael Renaud (“petitioners”) filed a petition on behalf of of their minor daughter, L.R., pursuant to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. 2 Petitioners allege that L.R. suffered from acute-onset Transverse Myelitis (“TM”) as a result of receiving a DTaP, IPV/OPV, PCV-13, Hep B, and Rotavirus vaccinations on October 3, 2011. Petition, ECF No. 1. Respondent denied causation; 1 Because this unpublished decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, I intend to post this decision on the United States Court of Federal Claims’ website, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-347, § 205,116 Stat. 2899
, 2913 (codified as amended at44 U.S.C. § 3501
note (2012)). In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), a party has 14 days to identify and move to delete medical or other information, that satisfies the criteria in 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-12(d)(4)(B). Further, consistent with the rule requirement, a motion for redaction must include a proposed redacted decision. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within the requirements of that provision, I will delete such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660,100 Stat. 3755
. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2012). 1 nevertheless, on April 2, 2018, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle this case. Stipulation, ECF No. 66. Respondent agrees to issue the following payment: a. A lump sum of $1,071,714.33, which amount represents compensation for first year life care expenses ($240,417.25), lost future earnings ($581,297.08), and pain and suffering ($250,000.00), in the form of a check payable to petitioners as guardian(s)/conservator(s) of the estate of L.R. for the benefit of L.R. No payments shall be made until petitioners provide respondent with documentation establishing that they have been appointed as the guardian(s)/conservator(s) of L.R.’s estate; b. A lump sum of $110,286.61, which amount represents compensation for past unreimbursable expenses, in the form of a check payable to petitioners, Michelle and Michael Renaud; and c. An amount sufficient to purchase the annuity contract described in paragraph 10 of the attached Stipulation, paid to the life insurance company from which the annuity will be purchased (the “Life Insurance Company”). I adopt the parties’ stipulation attached hereto, and award compensation in the amount and on the terms set forth therein. The clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision. 3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/ Mindy Michaels Roth Mindy Michaels Roth Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by each party filing a notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 Case 1:14-vv-00004-UNJ Document 66 Filed 04/02/18 Page 1 of 10 Case 1:14-vv-00004-UNJ Document 66 Filed 04/02/18 Page 2 of 10 Case 1:14-vv-00004-UNJ Document 66 Filed 04/02/18 Page 3 of 10 Case 1:14-vv-00004-UNJ Document 66 Filed 04/02/18 Page 4 of 10 Case 1:14-vv-00004-UNJ Document 66 Filed 04/02/18 Page 5 of 10 Case 1:14-vv-00004-UNJ Document 66 Filed 04/02/18 Page 6 of 10 Case 1:14-vv-00004-UNJ Document 66 Filed 04/02/18 Page 7 of 10 Case 1:14-vv-00004-UNJ Document 66 Filed 04/02/18 Page 8 of 10 Case 1:14-vv-00004-UNJ Document 66 Filed 04/02/18 Page 9 of 10 Case 1:14-vv-00004-UNJ Document 66 Filed 04/02/18 Page 10 of 10