Spells v. Secretary of Health and Human Services

In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ************************* MARYETTA SPELLS, * * * No. 21-1898V Petitioner, * Special Master Christian J. Moran * v. * * Filed: October 28, 2021 SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * ************************* DECISION DISMISSING CASE 1 A September 23, 2021 petition alleged that Ms. Spells experienced acute cardiac arrest resulting in her death due to the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine is not currently covered by the Vaccine Program. It is instead covered by the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP). Therefore, any petition filed alleging an injury resulting from the COVID-19 vaccine must be dismissed. For further information, petitioner may visit https://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/coronavirus-announcements and direct any further inquiries regarding COVID-19 vaccine injuries to the CICP at 1-855-266-2427 or [email protected].

Accordingly, this case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The clerk shall enter judgment accordingly.

Any questions regarding this order shall be directed to my law clerk, Annie Belanger, at (202) 357-6360.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

s/Christian J. Moran Christian J. Moran The E-Government Act, 44 § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services), requires that the Court post this decision on its website (https://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/aggregator/sources/7). Once posted, anyone can access this decision via the internet. Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 18(b), the parties have 14 days to file a motion proposing redaction of medical information or other information described in 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-12(d)(4). Any redactions ordered by the special master will be reflected in the document posted on the website.

Special Master