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REPORTED OPINION denying [118], [119], and Motions for Sanctions pursuant to Rule 11; denying [121] Motion for Attorney Fees pursuant to 28 USC 2412; and denying as moot [137] Motion to Curtail Further Briefing. Under 28 USC 2412(b), the plaintiff has failed to demonstrate that the defendant acted in bad faith and that the plaintiff incurred fees and expenses as a result of that misconduct. The plaintiff also does not qualify as a "party" under 28 USC 2412(d). The plaintiff's motions for sanctions pursuant to RCFC 11 are both procedurally and substantively defective. Signed by Judge Richard A. Hertling. (kac) Service on parties made.

PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 4/28/2023) regarding DECISION of Special Master. Signed by Special Master Katherine E. Oler. (emh) Service on parties made.

PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 05/08/2023) regarding DECISION of Special Master. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (saj) Service on parties made.

PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 4/18/2023) regarding DECISION Dismissing Petition. Signed by Special Master Katherine E. Oler. (emh) Service on parties made.

UNREPORTED MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting Defendant's Motion to Dismiss the Complaint of Philip R. Simon pursuant to Rule 12(b)(1). Mr. Simon's complaint is dismissed and, pursuant to Rule 54(b), the Clerk is directed to enter judgment. Signed by Judge Thompson M. Dietz. (brs) Service on parties made. (Main Document 28 replaced on 6/7/2023 to correct the case no. for Koopmann in footnote 1.) (dls) Plaintiffs Johnson & Gareffa served via first class mail on 06.07.2023 (cam). Modified on 6/7/2023

UNREPORTED MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting Defendant's Motion to Dismiss the Complaints of Wayne E. Allen; Joseph E. Armstead; Lawrence C. Becker; Joseph J. Gareffa; Barry N. Hamley; William P. Hanson; George W. Johnson; Bob T. Olsen; John C. Rains; Edward N. Ripper; John E. Stout; Charles F. Thom, II; and Victor F. Wertheimer, Jr. pursuant to Rule 12(b)(1). The Complaints of Messrs. Allen, Armstead, Becker, Gareffa, Hamley, Hanson, Johnson, Olsen, Rains, Ripper, Stout, Thom, and Wertheimer are dismissed. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment and close this case. Signed by Judge Thompson M. Dietz. (brs) Service on parties made. Plaintiff served via first class mail on 05.31.2023 (mjk). Modified on 5/31/2023 (mjk). (Main Document 29 replaced on 6/7/2023 to correct the case no. for Koopmann in footnote 1. ) (dls) Plaintiffs Johnson & Gareffa served via first class mail on 06.07.2023 (cam). Modified on 6/7/2023

REPORTED OPINION on MOTION to Dismiss pursuant to Rules 12 (b)(1) and (6) filed by USA granting in part and denying in part [39] Motion to Dismiss - Rule 12(b)(1) and (6). Signed by Senior Judge Bohdan A. Futey. (njr) Service on parties made.

UNREPORTED ORDER granting plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Transfer. The Clerk is directed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division. The Clerk is further directed to close this case upon transfer of the matter to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division. Signed by Judge Ryan T. Holte. (sav) Service on parties made.

REPORTED OPINION. Signed by Senior Judge Eric G. Bruggink. (rco) Service on parties made.

REPORTED ORDER. Reissued Order granting Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge David A. Tapp. (smr) Service on parties made.

JUDGE VACCINE REPORTED OPINION reissuing for publication Opinion and Order on Motion for Review, Motion to Disqualify Special Master. Signed by Senior Judge Charles F. Lettow.

Keywords re: Judge Vaccine Reported Opinion: Vaccine case; challenge to denial of attorneys fees and costs; petitioners unavailing motion to disqualify Chief Special Master.

PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 4/28/2023) regarding DECISION of Special Master. Signed by Special Master Daniel T. Horner. (st) Service on parties made.

Keywords: re: Public Decision. Influenza (Flu) vaccine; subclinical seizures; epilepsy; significant aggravation.

OPINION AND ORDER: Plaintiffs' motion for attorney's fees and expenses is GRANTED-IN-PART and DENIED-IN-PART. Specifically,plaintiffs are awarded attorney's fees in the aggregate amount of $111,215.87, and litigation expenses in the amount of $11,012.45. The Court further STRIKES Exhibit 4 to plaintiffs' URA application (ECF 209-4) as well as plaintiffs' improper references to the confidential settlement communications (ECF 208 at 21-22). The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to STRIKE Exhibit 4 to plaintiffs' URA application (ECF 209-4) as well as plaintiffs improper references to the confidential settlement communications (ECF 208 at 21-22). The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to enter JUDGMENT accordingly. Signed by Judge Armando O. Bonilla. (ead) Service on parties made.

PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/17/2023) regarding DECISION of Special Master. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (mva) Service on parties made.

UNREPORTED OPINION. Signed by Senior Judge Eric G. Bruggink. (rco) Service on parties made.

UNREPORTED OPINION DISMISSING CASE granting defendant's MOTION to Dismiss pursuant to Rule 12(b)(1). The Clerk is directed to enter judgment. Signed by Senior Judge Charles F. Lettow. (eah) (Main Document 13 replaced on 5/22/2023 to correct the spelling of plaintiff's name.)

ORDER denying Plaintiffs' motion to compel, impose sanctions, and award attorneys' fees. After further consideration, the Court orders Plaintiffs' counsel to SHOW CAUSE why, pursuant to RCFC 37, they should not pay the government's attorneys' fees and costs. Plaintiffs' response brief shall be filed on or before June 18, 2023, in the manner detailed in the Court's order. Also, on or before June 18, 2023, the parties shall file a joint status report regarding whether they have reached a compromise on the number of supervisors subject to document discovery at this stage of the case, in a manner consistent with the Court's order. Signed by Judge Matthew H. Solomson. (brl) Service on parties made.

REPORTED OPINION DISMISSING CASE. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment. Signed by Judge Zachary N. Somers. (mpo) Service on parties made.

REPORTED OPINION AND ORDER granting Defendant's Motion for Judgment on the Administrative Record; denying [21] Plaintiff's Cross-Motion. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment. Signed by Senior Judge Charles F. Lettow.

Keywords: re: REPORTED OPINION AND ORDER: Military medical claim; challenges to the Armys findings of fact.

UNREPORTED ORDER. The government's Proposed Schedule due by 5/30/2023. Plaintiff's Response due by 6/13/2023. Signed by Judge Ryan T. Holte. (eir) Service on parties made.