Gregory H. Ladner v. HHS - Influenza, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) (2015)

Gregory H. Ladner received a trivalent influenza vaccine on October 14, 2011.

He alleged that he suffered immediate allergic reactions and symptoms, as well as chronic neuropathies, specifically chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), caused by the vaccine. He further alleged that he suffered the residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's CIDP or any other injury, and denied that his current disabilities were a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite the denial, the parties agreed to resolve the matter through a stipulation.

The court adopted the stipulation and awarded compensation. This included a lump sum of $2,762.31 to reimburse a lien for services rendered on behalf of petitioner, payable jointly to petitioner and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bureau of Program Integrity.

Additionally, a lump sum of $18,000.00 was awarded for all remaining damages. The total award for damages was $20,762.31.

Subsequently, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs. The court awarded $19,000.00 for attorneys' fees and costs, payable jointly to petitioner and his attorneys.