In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
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ZVI FISCH and TZIPORA FISCH,
*
Legal representative of a minor child,
*
DOV FISCH, * No. 10-382V
* Special Master Christian J. Moran
Petitioners, *
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v. * Filed: November 8, 2013
*
SECRETARY OF HEALTH * Damages; decision based on proffer;
AND HUMAN SERVICES, * measles-mumps-rubella vaccine;
* encephalitis; on-Table injury.
Respondent. *
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Solomon Rosengarten, Esq., Brooklyn, NY, for Petitioner;
Lara A. Englund, United States Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
UNPUBLISHED DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1
On June 21, 2010, Zvi and Tzipora Fisch filed a petition for compensation, as
legal representatives of their child, Dov Fisch (Dov), alleging that he suffered
encephalitis caused by his receipt of a measles-mumps-rubella (“MMR”) vaccine, which
he received on June 25, 2007. The petitioners seek compensation pursuant to the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 et seq. (2006).
On February 10, 2011, the undersigned ruled, based upon respondent’s concession, see
Respondent’s Report, filed January 24, 2011, that petitioners are entitled to
compensation.
On November 5, 2013, respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation.
Based upon the record as a whole, the special master finds the Proffer reasonable and that
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The E-Government Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-347, 116 Stat. 2899, 2913 (Dec. 17,
2002), requires that the Court post this decision on its website. 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 appear in the document posted on the website.
petitioners are entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. Pursuant to the attached
Proffer (Appendix A), the court awards petitioners:
A. A lump sum payment of $870,099 .19, representing trust seed funds
consisting of the present year cost of compensation for facility expenses in
Compensation Year 2028 through Compensation Year 2030 ($613,200.00)
and life care expenses in the first year after judgment ($256,899.19), in the
form of a check payable to Regions Bank, as Trustee of the Reversionary
Trust established for the benefit of Dov Fisch, as set forth in Appendix A:
Items of Compensation for Dov Fisch;
B. A lump sum payment of $848,697.87, representing compensation for lost
future earnings ($616,828.82) and pain and suffering ($231,869.05), in the
form of a check payable to petitioners as guardians/conservators of Dov
Fisch, for the benefit of Dov Fisch. No payments shall be made until
petitioners provide respondent with documentation establishing that they
have been appointed as the guardians/conservators of Dov Fisch's estate;
C. A lump sum payment of $1,590,163.70, representing compensation for
satisfaction of the New York City lien, payable jointly to petitioners and
NYC Human Resources Administration
Division of Liens and Recovery
P.O. Box 3786 - Church Street Station
New York, NY 10008-3786
Tel: (212) 274-5892
Case ID#: QY94039F
Petitioners agree to endorse this payment to New York City.
D. A lump sum payment of $237,268.50, representing compensation for
satisfaction of the Suffolk County lien, payable jointly to petitioners and;
County of Suffolk
Department of Social Services
P.O. Box 18100
Hauppauge, NY 11788-8900
Attn: Ms. Patricia Martin
Case ID #: MOOR54977
Petitioners agree to endorse this payment to Suffolk County.
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E. An amount sufficient to purchase the annuity contract, 2 subject to the
conditions described below, that will provide payments for the life care
items contained in the life care plan, as illustrated by the chart at Tab A
attached hereto (Appendix A), paid to the life insurance company 3 from
which the annuity will be purchased. 4 Compensation for Year Two
(beginning on the first anniversary of the date of judgment) and all
subsequent years shall be provided through respondent's purchase of an
annuity, which annuity shall make payments directly to Regions Bank, as
Trustee of the Reversionary Trust established for the benefit of Dov Fisch,
only so long as Dov Fisch is alive at the time a particular payment is due.
At the Secretary's sole discretion, the periodic payments may be provided
to the Trustee of the Reversionary Trust in monthly, quarterly, annual or
other installments. The "annual amounts" set forth in the chart at Tab A
(Appendix A) describe only the total yearly sum to be paid to the Trustee
of the Reversionary Trust and do not require that the payment be made in
one annual installment.
2
In respondent's discretion, respondent may purchase one or more annuity contracts
from one or more life insurance companies.
3
The Life Insurance Company must have a minimum of $250,000,000 capital and
surplus, exclusive of any mandatory security valuation reserve. The Life Insurance Company
must have one of the following ratings from two of the following rating organizations:
a. A.M. Best Company: A++, A+, A+g, A+p, A+r, or A+s;
b. Moody's Investor Service Claims Paying Rating: Aa3, Aa2, Aa I, or Aaa;
c. Standard and Poor's Corporation Insurer Claims-Paying Ability Rating: AA-,
AA, AA+, or AAA;
d. Fitch Credit Rating Company, Insurance Company Claims Paying Ability
Rating: AA-, AA, AA+, or AAA.
4
Petitioners authorize the disclosure of certain documents filed by the petitioners in
this case consistent with the Privacy Act and the routine uses described in the National
Vaccine Injury Compensation Program System of Records, No. 09-15-0056 .
3
In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the
clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment herewith.
Any questions may be directed to my law clerk, Mary Holmes, at (202) 357-6353.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
_______________________________
Christian J. Moran
Special Master
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Petitioners, ) NOV - 5 2013
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SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ) Christian J. Moran
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RESPONDENT'S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
I. Items of Compensation
A. Life Care Items
The respondent engaged life care planner, Laura Fox, MSN, BSN, RN, CLCP, to provide
an estimation of Dov Fisch's future vaccine-injury related needs. For the purposes of this
proffer, the term "vaccine related" is as described in the respondent's Rule 4( c) Report filed
January 24, 2011. All items of compensation identified in the life care plan are supported by the
evidence, and are illustrated by the chart entitled Appendix A: Items of Compensation for Dov
Fisch, attached hereto as Tab A. 1 Respondent proffers that Dov Fisch should be awarded all
items of compensation set forth in the life care plan and illustrated by the chart attached at Tab
A. Petitioners agree.
1
The chart at Tab A illustrates the annual benefits provided by the life care plan. The annual benefit years
run from the date of judgment up to the first anniversary of the date of judgment, and every year thereafter up to the
anniversary of the date of judgment.
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B. Lost Future Earnings
The parties agree that based upon the evidence of record, l)ov Fisch will not be gainfully
employed in the future. Therefore, respondent proffers that Dov Fisch should be awarded lost
future earnings as provided under the Vaccine Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(B). Respondent
proffers that the appropriate award for Dov Fisch's lost future earnings is $616,828.82.
Petitioners agree.
C. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that Dov Fisch should be awarded $231,869.05 in actual and
projected pain and suffering. This amount reflects that the award for projected pain and
suffering has been reduced to net present value. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioners
agree.
D. Past Umeimbursable Expenses
Petitioners have supplied no evidence of their expenditure of past umeimbursable
expenses related to Dov Fisch's vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioners
should not be awarded past umeimbursable expenses. Petitioners agree.
E. New York City Medicaid Lien
,Respondent proffers that Dov Fisch should be awarded funds to satisfy the New York
City lien in the amount of $1,590, 163. 70, which represents full satisfaction of any right of
subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action that New York City may have against
any individual as a result of any Medicaid payments New York City has made to or on behalf of
Dov Fisch from the date of his eligibility for benefits through the date of judgment in this case as
a result of his vaccine-related injury suffered on or about June 25, 2007, under Title XIX of the
Social Security Act.
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F. Suffolk County Medicaid Lien
Respondent proffers that Dov Fisch should be awarded funds to satisfy the Suffolk
County lien in the amount of $237,268.50, which represents full satisfaction of any right of
subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action that Suffolk County may have against
any individual as a result of any Medicaid payments Suffolk County has made to or on behalf of
Dov Fisch from the date of his eligibility for benefits through the date of judgment in this case as
a result of his vaccine-related injury suffered on or about June 25, 2007, under Title XIX of the
Social Security Act.
II. Form of the Award
The parties recommend that the compensation provided to Dov Fisch should be made
through a combination of lump sum payments and future annuity payments as described below,
and request that the special master's decision and the Court's judgment award the following:
A. A lump sum payment of $870,099 .19, representing trust seed funds consisting of
the present year cost of compensation for facility expenses in Compensation Year 2028 through
Compensation Year 2030 ($613,200.00) and life care expenses in the first year after judgment
($256,899.19), in the form of a check payable to Regions Bank, as Trustee of the Reversionary
Trust established for the benefit of Dov Fisch, as set forth in Appendix A: Items of
Compensation for Dov Fisch;
B. A lump sum payment of $848,697.87, representing compensation for lost future
earnings ($616,828.82) and pain and suffering ($231,869.05), in the form of a check payable to
petitioners as guardians/conservators of Dov Fisch, for the benefit of Dov Fisch. No payments
shall be made until petitioners provide respondent with documentation establishing that they
have been appointed as the guardians/conservators of Dov Fisch's estate;
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C. A lump sum payment of $1,590,163.70, representing compensation for
satisfaction of the New York City lien, payable jointly to petitioners and
NYC Human Resources Administration
Division of Liens and Recovery
P.O. Box 3786 - Church Street Station
New York, NY 10008-3786
Tel: (212) 274-5892
Case ID#: QY94039F
Petitioners agree to endorse this payment to New York City.
D. A lump sum payment of $237,268.50, representing compensation for satisfaction
of the Suffolk County lien, payable jointly to petitioners and
County of Suffolk
Department of Social Services
P.O. Box 18100
Hauppauge, NY 11788-8900
Attn: Ms. Patricia Martin
Case ID #: MOOR54977
Petitioners agree to endorse this payment to Suffolk County.
E. An amount sufficient to purchase the annuity contract, 2 subject to the conditions
described below, that will provide payments for the life care items contained in the life care plan,
as illustrated by the chart at Tab A attached hereto, paid to the life insurance company3 from
2
In respondent's discretion, respondent may purchase one or more annuity contracts from one or more life
insurance companies.
3
The Life Insurance Company must have a minimum of $250,000,000 capital and surplus, exclusive of any
mandatory security valuation reserve. The Life Insurance Company must have one of the following ratings from
two of the following rating organizations:
a. A.M. Best Company: A++, A+, A+g, A+p, A+r, or A+s;
b. Moody's Investor Service Claims Paying Rating: Aa3, Aa2, Aa I, or Aaa;
c. Standard and Poor's Corporation Insurer Claims-Paying Ability Rating: AA-, AA, AA+, or
AAA;
d. Fitch Credit Rating Company, Insurance Company Claims Paying Ability Rating: AA-, AA,
AA+, or AAA.
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which the annuity will be purchased. 4 Compensation for Year Two (beginning on the first
anniversary of the date of judgment) and all subsequent years shall be provided through
respondent's purchase of an annuity, which annuity shall make payments directly to Regions
Bank, as Trustee of the Reversionary Trust established for the benefit of Dov Fisch, only so long
as Dov Fisch is alive at the time a particular payment is due. At the Secretary's sole discretion,
the periodic payments may be provided to the Trustee of the Reversionary Trust in monthly,
quarterly, annual or other installments. The "annual amounts" set forth in the chart at Tab A
describe only the total yearly sum to be paid to the Trustee of the Reversionary Trust and do not
require that the payment be made in one annual installment.
1. Growth Rate
Respondent proffers that a four percent (4 %) growth rate should be applied to all non-
medical life care items, and a five percent (5%) growth rate should be applied to all medical life
care items. Thus, the benefits illustrated in the chart at Tab A that are to be paid through annuity
payments should grow as follows: four percent (4%) compounded annually from the date of
judgment for non-medical items, and five percent (5%) compounded annually from the date of
judgment for medical items. Petitioners agree.
2. Life-Contingent Annuity
Trustee of the Reversionary Trust will continue to receive the annuity payments from
the Life Insurance Company only so long as Dov Fisch is alive at the time that a particular
payment is due. Written notice shall be provided to the Trustee of the Reversionary Trust, the
Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Life Insurance Company within twenty (20)
days of Dov Fisch's death.
4
Petitioners authorize the disclosure of certain documents filed by the petitioners in this case consistent with the
Privacy Act and the routine uses described in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program System of
Records, No. 09-15-0056.
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3. Guardianship
No payments shall be made until petitioners provide respondent with documentation
establishing that they have been appointed as the guardians/conservators of Dov Fisch's estate.
If petitioners are not authorized by a court of competent jurisdiction to serve as
guardians/conservators of the estate of Dov Fisch, any such payment shall be made to the party
or parties appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction to serve as guardians/ conservators of
the estate of Dov Fisch upon submission of written documentation of such appointment to the
Secretary.
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
A. Lump sum paid to the Trustee of the Reversionary Trust
established for the benefit Dov Fisch: $ 870,099.19
B. Lump sum paid to petitioners as the court-appointed
guardians/conservators of Dov Fisch's estate: $ 848,697.87
C. New York City Medicaid lien: $1,590,163.70
D. Suffolk County Medicaid Lien: $ 237,268.50
E. An amount sufficient to purchase the annuity contract described
above in section II. E.
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Respectfully submitted,
STUART F. DELERY
Assistant Attorney General
RUPABHATTACHARYYA
Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
VINCENT J. MATANO SKI
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
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HEATHER PEARLMAN
Senior Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
LARA A. ENGLUND
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
Telephone: (202) 307-3013
Dated: November 5, 2013
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Appendix A: Items of Compensation for Dov Fisch Page l of9
Lump Sum
Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation
ITEMS OF COMPENSATION G.R. * Year l Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year6 Year 7 Year 8
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
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Health Insurance Premium 5% 5,052.00 5,052.00 5,052.00 5,052.00 5,052.00 5,052.00 5,052.00 5,052.00
Medicare Part B Premium 5%
Medicare Suppl Plan F Premium 5%
Medicare Part D Deductible 5%
Medicare Part D Premium 5%
Medicare Part D RX Costs 5%
Neurology 5% * 340.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
Urology 5% * 170.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
Pulmonology 5% * 2,340.00 480.00 480.00 480.00 480.00 480.00 480.00 480.00
Gastro-enterology 5% * 340.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
Ophthal-mology 5% * 150.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Orthopedic Follow-up 5% * 220.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
Specialty Care for Chronic Intracranial
Infection 5% * 220.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
Anesthesia for Dental Exams 5% 862.50 862.50 862.50 862.50 862.50 862.50 862.50 862.50
Trust Seed/ A val on Gardens Rehab &
Health Care Cntr 4% 817,600.00 204,400.00 204,400.00 204,400.00 204,400.00 204,400.00 204,400.00 204,400.00
Case Mngt 4% 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00
Dietician 4% * 240.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
PTEval 4% * 440.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
OTEval 4% * 440.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
CBC 5% * 388.00
Chem Panel 5% * 388.00
Liver Function Panel 5% * 164.00
MRI of Brain 5% * 2,500.00
Repiratory Cultures 5% * 852.00
Urinalysis 5% * 190.00
Urine Culture 5% * 300.00
Chest X-ray 5% * 600.00
Hip & Spine X-rays 5% * 500.00
X-ray Abdomen 5% * 500.00
Appendix A: Items of Compensation for Dov Fisch Page 2 of9
Lump Sum
Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation
ITEMS OF COMPENSATION G.R. * Year l Year 2 Year 3 Year4 Year 5 Year6 Year 7 Year 8
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
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DDAVP 5% * 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12
Furoesmide 5% * 203.40 203.40 203.40 203.40 203.40 203.40 203.40 203.40
Levo-thyroxine 5% * 83.94
Colace 4% 117.48 117.48 117.48 117.48 117.48 117.48 117.48 117.48
Dul co lax 4% 51.98 51.98 51.98 51.98 51.98 51.98 51.98 51.98
Prednisone 5% * 47.98
Bacio fen 5% * 139.92
Ferrous Sulfate 4% 31.98 31.98 31.98 31.98 31.98 31.98 31.98 31.98
Lacri-Lube OTC 4% 239.88 239.88 239.88 239.88 239.88 239.88 239.88 239.88
Pulmicort 5% * 1,319.94 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00
Albuterol 5% * 394.20
Nystatin 5% * 119.96 119.96 119.96 119.96 119.96 119.96 119.96 119.96
Silver Sulfdizine 5% 131.96 131.96 131.96 131.96 131.96 131.96 131.96 131.96
Antibiotic 5% * 170.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
Mineral Oil 4% 32.97 32.97 32.97 32.97 32.97 32.97 32.97 32.97
WC Frame 4% *
Custom Seating 4% *
WC, Adult 4% *
WC Maint 4% 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Hand Splints 4% * 66.78 66.78 66.78 66.78 66.78 66.78 66.78 66.78
AF Os 4% *
Gel Mattress Overlay 4% 185.00 185.00 185.00 185.00
Ilex Skin Protector Paste 4% 377.00 377.00 377.00 377.00 377.00 377.00 377.00 377.00
Nystatin Cream 4% 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00
Hospitalization 5% * 14,000.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00
ER 5% * 2,500.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Transport to Hospital 4% 1,000.00
Transport to Facility: Parents 4% 1,435.20 1,435.20 1,435.20 1,435.20 1,435.20 1,435.20 1,435.20 1,435.20
Lost Future Earnings 616,828.82
Pain and Suffering 231,869.05
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Lump Sum
Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation
rTEMS OF COMPENSATION G.R. * Year 1 Year2 Year 3 Year4 Year 5 Year6 Year 7 Year 8
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2013 2014 2015 201 6 2017 2018 2019 2020
Past Unreimbursable Expenses (N/A)
Medicaid Lien: New York City 1,590,163.70
Medicaid Lien: Suffolk County 23 7,268 .50
Annual Totals 3,546,229.26 227,656.21 227,841.21 227,656.2 1 227,841.21 227,656.21 227,841.21 227,656.21
Note: Compensation Year I consists of the 12 month period following the date of judgment.
Compensation Year 2 consists of the 12 month period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of judgment.
As soon as practicable after entry of judgment, respondent shall make the following payment to the Regions Bank, as Trustee of
the Reversionary Trust for trust seed ($613,200.00) and Yr 1 LCP Cash ($256,899.19): $870,099.19.
As soon as practicable after entry of judgment, respondent shall make the following payment to the court-appointed guardian(s)/
conservators of Dov Fisch for lost future earnings ($616,828 .82) and pain and suffering ($231 ,869.05): $848,697.87.
As soon as practicable after entry of judgment, respondent shall make the following payment jointly to
petitioners and New York City, as reimbursement of the city's Medicaid lien: $1,590,163.70.
As soon as practicable after entry of judgment, respondent shall make the following payment jointly to
petitioners and Suffolk County, as reimbursement of the county's Medicaid lien: $237,268.50.
Annual amounts payable through an annuity for future Compensation Years follow the anniversary of the date of judgment.
Annual amounts shall increase at the rates indicated in column "G.R." above, compounded annually from the date ofjudgment.
Items denoted with an asterisk (*) covered by health insurance and/or Medicare.
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Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation
ITEMS OF COMPENSATION G.R. * Year 9 Year I 0 Year l l Year 12 Year 13 Year 14 Year 15 Year 16
2021
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2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Health Insurance Premium 5% 5,052.00 5,052.00 5,052.00 5,052.00 5,052.00 5,052.00 5,052.00 5,052.00
Medicare Part B Premium 5%
Medicare Supp[ Plan F Premium 5%
Medicare Part D Deductible 5%
Medicare Part D Premium 5%
Medicare Part D RX Costs 5%
Neurology 5% * 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
Urology 5% * 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
Pulmonology 5% * 480.00 480.00 480.00 480.00 480.00 480.00 480.00 480.00
Gastro-enterology 5% * 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
Ophthal-mology 5% * 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Orthopedic Follow-up 5% * 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
Specialty Care for Chronic Intracranial
Infection 5% * 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
Anesthesia for Dental Exams 5% 862.50 862.50 862.50 862.50 862.50 862.50 862.50 862.50
Trust Seed/ Avalon Gardens Rehab &
Health Care Cntr 4% 204,400.00 204,400.00 204,400.00 204,400.00 204,400.00 204,400.00 204,400.00 -
Case Mngt 4% 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 750.00
Dietician 4% * 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
PT Eva! 4% * 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
OT Eva! 4% * 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
CBC 5% *
Chem Panel 5% *
Liver Function Panel 5% *
MRI of Brain 5% *
Repiratorv Cultures 5% *
Urinalysis 5% *
Urine Culture 5% *
Chest X-ray 5% *
Hip & Spine X-rays 5% *
X-ray Abdomen 5% *
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Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation
ITEMS OF COMPENSATION G.R. * Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Year 14 Year 15 Year 16
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2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
DDAVP 5% * 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12
Furoesmide 5% * 203.40 203.40 203.40 203.40 203.40 203.40 203.40 203.40
Levo-thyroxine 5% *
Colace 4% 117.48 117.48 117.48 117.48 117.48 117.48 117.48 117.48
Dulcolax 4% 51.98 51.98 51.98 51.98 51.98 51.98 51.98 51.98
Prednisone 5% *
Baclofen 5% *
Ferrous Sulfate 4% 31.98 31.98 31.98 31.98 31.98 31.98 31.98 31.98
Lacri-Lube OTC 4% 239.88 239.88 239.88 239.88 239.88 239.88 239.88 239.88
Pulmicort 5% * 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00
Albuterol 5% *
Nystatin 5% * 119.96 119.96 119.96 119.96 119.96 119.96 119.96 119.96
Silver Sulfdizine 5% 131.96 131.96 131.96 131.96 131.96 131.96 131.96 131.96
Antibiotic 5% * 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
Mineral Oil 4% 32.97 32.97 32.97 32.97 32.97 32.97 32.97 32.97
WC Frame 4% *
Custom Seating 4% *
WC, Adult 4% *
WC Maint 4% 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Hand Splints 4% * 66.78 66.78 66.78 66.78 66.78 66.78 66.78 66.78
AF Os 4% *
Gel Mattress Overlay 4% 185.00 185.00 185.00 185.00
Ilex Skin Protector Paste 4% 377.00 377.00 377.00 377.00 377.00 377.00 377.00 377.00
Nystatin Cream 4% 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00
Hospitalization 5% * 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00
ER 5% * 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Transport to Hospital 4%
Transport to Facility: Parents 4% 1,435.20 1,435.20 1,435.20 1,435.20
Lost Future Earnings
Pain and Suffering
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Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation
ITEMS OF COMPENSATION G.R. * Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Year 14 Year 15 Year 16
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2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Past Unreimbursable Expenses (NIA)
Medicaid Lien: New York City
Medicaid Lien: Suffolk County
Annual Totals 227,841.21 227,656.21 227,841.21 227,656.21 226,346.0l 226,161.01 226,346.0l 19,511.01
Note: Compensation Year 1 consists of the 12 month period following the date ofjudgment.
Compensation Year 2 consists of the 12 month period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of judgment.
As soon as practicable after entry of judgment. respondent shall make the following payment to the Regions Bank, as Trustee of
the Reversionary Trust for trust seed ($613,200.00) and Yr l LCP Cash ($256,899.19): $870,099.19.
As soon as practicable after entry of judgment, respondent shall make the following payment to the court-appointed guardian(s)/
conservators of Dov Fisch for lost future earnings ($616,828.82) and pain and suffering ($231,869 .05): $848,697 .87.
As soon as practicable after entry of judgment, respondent shall make the following payment jointly to
petitioners and New York City, as reimbursement of the city's Medicaid lien: $1,590, 163 .70.
As soon as practicable after entry of judgment, respondent shall make the following payment jointly to
petitioners and Suffolk County, as reimbursement of the county's Medicaid lien: $237,268.50.
Annual amounts payable through an annuity for future Compensation Years follow the anniversary of the date of judgment.
Annual amounts shall increase at the rates indicated in column "G.R." above, compounded annually from the date of judgment.
Items denoted with an asterisk (*) covered by health insurance and/or Medicare.
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Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation
ITEMS OF COMPENSATION G.R. * Year 17 Year 18 Year 19 Year 20 Year 21 Years 22-37 Years 38-Life
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2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034-2049 2050-Life
Health Insurance Premium 5% 5,052.00 5,052.00 5,052.00 5,052.00 5.052.00 5,052.00
Medicare Part B Premium 5% 1,258.80
Medicare Suppl Plan F Premium 5% 3,886.92
Medicare Part D Deductible 5% 325.00
Medicare Part D Premium 5% 571.20
Medicare Part D RX Costs 5% 1,849.08
Neurology 5% * 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
Urology 5% * 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
Pulmono[ogy 5% * 480.00 480.00 480.00 480.00 480.00 480.00
Gastro-enterology 5% * 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
Ophthal-mology 5% *
Orthopedic Follow-up 5% *
Specialty Care for Chronic Intracranial
Infection 5% * 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
Anesthesia for Dental Exams 5% 862.50 862.50 862.50 862.50 862.50 862.50 862.50
Trust Seed/ A val on Gardens Rehab &
Health Care Cntr 4% - - 204,400.00 204,400.00 204,400.00 204,400.00 204AOO.OO
Case Mngt 4% 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00
Dietician 4% * 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
PTEval 4% * 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
OTEval 4% * 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
CBC 5% *
Chem Panel 5% *
Liver Function Panel 5% *
MRI of Brain 5% *
Repiratory Cultures 5% *
Urinalysis 5% *
Urine Culture 5% *
Chest X-ray 5% *
Hio & Soine X-rays 5% *
X-ray Abdomen 5% *
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Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation
ITEMS OF COMPENSATION G.R. * Year 17 Year 18 Year 19 Year 20 Year 21 Years 22-37 Years 38-Life
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2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034-2049 2050-Life
DDAVP 5% * 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12 9,432.12
Furoesmide 5% * 203.40 203.40 203.40 203.40 203.40 203.40
Levo-thyroxine 5% *
Colace 4% 117.48 117.48 117.48 117.48 117.48 117.48 117.48
Dulcolax 4% 51.98 51.98 51.98 51.98 51.98 51.98 51.98
Prednisone 5% *
Baclofen 5% *
Ferrous Sulfate 4% 31.98 31.98 31.98 31.98 31.98 31.98 31.98
Lacri-Lube OTC 4% 239.88 239.88 239.88 239.88 239.88 239.88 239.88
Pulmicort 5% * 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00
Albuterol 5% *
Nvstatin 5% * 119.96 119.96 119.96 119.96 119.96 119.96
Silver Sulfdizine 5% 131.96 131.96 131.96 131.96 131.96 131.96 131.96
Antibiotic 5% * 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
Mineral Oil 4% 32.97 32.97 32.97 32.97 32.97 32.97 32.97
WC Frame 4% *
Custom Seating 4% *
WC, Adult 4% *
WC Maint 4% 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Hand Solints 4% * 66.78 66.78 66.78 66.78 66.78 66.78
AF Os 4% *
Gel Mattress Overlay 4% 185.00 185.00 185.00 92.50 92.50
Ilex Skin Protector Paste 4% 377.00 377.00 377.00 377.00 377.00 377.00 377.00
Nystatin Cream 4% 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00
Hospitalization 5% * 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00
ER 5% * 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Transport to Hospital 4%
Transport to Facility: Parents 4%
Lost Future Earnings
Pain and Suffering
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Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation
ITEMS OF COMPENSATION G.R. * Year 17 Year 18 Year 19 Year 20 Year 21 Years 22-37 Years 38-Life
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2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034-2049 2050-Life
Past Unreimbursable Expenses (N/A)
Medicaid Lien: New York City
Medicaid Lien: Suffolk Countv
Annual Totals 19,696.01 19,511.01 224,096.0 1 223 ,911.01 224,096.01 224,003 .51 215,000.25
Note: Compensation Year l consists of the 12 month period following the date ofjudgment.
Compensation Year 2 consists of the 12 month period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of judgment.
As soon as practicable after entry of judgment, respondent shall make the following payment to the Regions Bank, as Trustee of
the Reversionary Trust for trust seed ($613,200.00) and Yr l LCP Cash ($256,899.19): $870,099.19.
As soon as practicable after entry of judgment, respondent shall make the following payment to the court-appointed guardian(s)/
conservators of Dov Fisch for lost future earnings ($616,828.82) and pain and suffering ($23 1,869 .05): $848,697 .87.
As soon as practicable after entry of judgment, respondent shall make the following payment jointly to
petitioners and New York City, as reimbursement of the city's Medicaid lien: $1,590, 163. 70.
As soon as practicable after entry of judgment, respondent shall make the following payment jointly to
petitioners and Suffolk County, as reimbursement of the county's Medicaid lien: $237,268.50.
Annual amounts payable through an annuity for future Compensation Years follow the anniversary of the date of judgment.
Annual amounts shall increase at the rates indicated in column "G.R." above, compounded annually from the date of judgment.
Items denoted with an asterisk(*) covered by health insurance and/or Medicare.
Case 1:10-vv-00382-UNJ Document 51 Filed 11/05/13 Page 17 of 17
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this S' day of N~bz..i , 2013, a trne copy of
the foregoing NOTICE OF FILING was served by first class mail, postage prepaid
upon:
SOLOMON ROSENGARTEN
Counsel of Record for the Petitioners
1704 A venue M
Brooklyn, NY 11230