John Barlow v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2014)

John Barlow filed a petition, 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.