John Barlow v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2014)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
John Barlow filed a petition on April 2, 2014, alleging that he suffered from transverse myelitis (TM) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 22, 2009. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.
Barlow's TM or any other injury. The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case.
Special Master Laura D. Millman adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.
Barlow $250,000.00 in compensation for all damages. Additionally, the Special Master awarded $16,838.88 for attorneys' fees and costs, payable jointly to Mr.
Barlow and his attorney, Donald P. Edwards.
The decision was issued on April 2, 2014. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific medical tests, treatments, or expert testimony.
Theory of causation
Petitioner John Barlow alleged that his transverse myelitis (TM) was caused by an influenza vaccine received on September 22, 2009. Respondent denied causation. The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case, and Special Master Laura D. Millman adopted the stipulation. The public decision does not specify the theory of causation, the mechanism of injury, or any expert testimony. The award was $250,000.00 for all damages and $16,838.88 for attorneys' fees and costs, payable jointly to petitioner and his attorney, Donald P. Edwards. The decision was issued on April 2, 2014.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_12-vv-00602